Andy Burnham's call to put technical education at the heart of the national conversation is a welcome one. His proposal to expand technical pathways and...
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The Breaking Barriers report is absolutely right to focus on building more bridges into work for young people and moving the debate away from cliff...
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“ When I launched my first report as Chief Inspector of adult learning five years ago the headlines were grim: 60% of work-based learning inadequate;…
“Two surveys released during Adult Learning Week have shown that learning a new language is still the top choice with adult learners although IT and…
“Chief Officer of the Independent Organisation for Licensed Verifiers and Assessors, Lawrence Miles, gives his opinions on the new Government education departments. “As readers will…
“Bedford College is sponsoring the development of a new primary school in Brikama, Gambia, one of the poorest parts of Africa.It has given £8,000 towards…
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“Adults under the age of 25 who have missed out on education and training opportunities will be able to get free tuition to obtain a…
“FE colleges on the rise in Ofsted’s annual reportFurther education colleges continued to improve this year according to Ofsted. In their annual report on education,…
The Shannon Trust has had a huge period of change and growth in 2006. It has been an exciting time, but also one that shared…
“ Islington Council is offering adult learners an opportunity to try out digital and video cameras with free taster courses from educational charity, the Film…
“ A new organisation assumed the role of running the journalism qualification that sets the standard across the industry. Education Development International (EDI) will take…
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