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I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
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This is a hot topic for FE colleges with learners and employees being just two types of claimant who can bring claims against colleges in…
Social media has taken a bit of a hammering in recent weeks. The controversy surrounding Ask.fm and their sites safety may well have put learning…
As more colleges look at adopting a ‘bring your own device’ policy, what do teachers and college management need to do to make them a…
Of the many challenges facing the FE sector today; achieving the right balance between working with private training providers and being self-sufficient is one that…
After a decade of battling depression, 45-year-old Richard from Grantham is off sickness benefits and back in work thanks to the Work Programme. He credits…
At City & Guilds, we have just completed a major consultation exercise talking to employers, education providers and young people about our refreshed City &…
The UK risks failing to close its “chronic skills gaps” by continuing to push young people towards the university “default route”, according to business leaders.…
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Most college managers are preparing to wind down for the August period. However, in the legal field there is still much happening. Employment Law Update…
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