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Hermes apprenticeship programme delivers…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Leading logistics and distribution company Hermes recruited the first group of employees to its new LGV driver apprenticeship programme, run in partnership with skills specialist Seetec Outsource, in the summer...
Bradford Manufacturing Week 2020 brings …
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Virtual site tours, manufacturer talks and a competition to design a fun and practical hygiene station for schools and colleges are the format for next month’s Bradford Manufacturing Week 2020. Manufacturers...
Gold Medal Win for Newtown Catering Stud…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Early this year Catering student, from Newtown College (@NPTCGroup), Jess Jones achieved GOLD in the @worldskillsuk Confectionery and Patisserie competition. Unfortunately, the medal ceremony was cancelled due to COVID restrictions, but she...
Technophobe pensioner given new lease of…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
RUSSELL JONES had never even switched on a tablet computer before receiving one as a gift last Christmas. The 76 year-old, from Ewloe, admits he struggled with technology before signing up...
Chancellor unveils Job Support Scheme to…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
In a week of significant announcements from the House of Commons, today’s statement from the Chancellor was hotly anticipated by businesses across the UK. As previously expected, it provided final...
Job Support Scheme will ensure employees…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
WINTER ECONOMY PLAN: JOB SUPPORT SCHEME AND SEISS GRANT EXTENSION FACTSHEETS Job Support Scheme Factsheet What is the scheme? The Job Support Scheme is designed to protect viable jobs in businesses who are...
Statement by the Chancellor of the Exche…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Statement to the House of Commons by @RishiSunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the Winter Economy Plan: Mr Speaker, Thank you for granting me permission to make this Statement to the House...
Report on impact of Covid-19 on educatio…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Report on impact of Covid-19 on education outlines key recommendations for senior leaders to manage disruption in case of second wave A report based on the findings of England’s largest school...
Why will extending cutting VAT protect j…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
WINTER ECONOMY PLAN: TAX MEASURES FACTSHEET The government announced it will extend the temporary 15% VAT cut for the tourism and hospitality sectors by 11 weeks, ending on 31 March 2020...
Relieving the pressure on business finan…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
WINTER ECONOMY PLAN: LOANS SCHEMES FACTSHEET Through the extension of the government guaranteed loan schemes, and the launch of Pay As You Grow, the Chancellor is supporting all businesses by taking...
National Education Union Calls For Schoo…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
According to the head National Education Union*, schools in local lockdown areas could move to operating part-time within weeks, switching to a rota system – where pupils are taught on...
Apprentices make history after completin…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
The very first apprentices have now completed the pioneering Level 4 Brewer Apprenticeship, making them the highest qualified apprentices in the UK brewing sector. Craft beer production in the UK grew...
Government must safeguard thousands of u…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
The job retention scheme should be extended – or another wage support scheme put in its place – to support thousands of university staff, such as catering and security workers...
Bath Spa students and graduates to benef…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Santander Universities has renewed its partnership with Bath Spa University for a further three years, to continue to provide annual funding for students and graduates. The partnership, now in its sixth...
UCU response to potential Christmas lock…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
@UCU @DrJoGrady response to potential Christmas lockdown for students away from home In response to Matt Hancock this morning (Thursday) refusing to rule out lockdowns for university students over Christmas, the University...
Borders College shortlisted for leading …
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
An innovative partnership programme funded through the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is benefitting students across the region, by allowing not only full-time students to learn about...
Leeds engineering firm create new jobs t…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
High-voltage power specialist Engineered Systems Electrical (@ESE_Ltd) is planning to create new engineering jobs and apprenticeships at its Leeds headquarters as a result of innovative green technology that is set...
“Face Your Fears and Have The Career Y…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Restarting education is a big step for anyone. But at SERC (@S_ERC) we have a range of programmes and support in place to take you were you want to go...
Lewis Hamilton announces board members o…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
The Hamilton Commission, set up by @LewisHamilton at the beginning of the year, is aimed at improving the representation of Black people in UK motorsport Six-Time Formula One™ World Champion, Lewis...
Inequality in university admissions shri…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
Today, Thursday 24 September, @UCAS_online has published an update showing the number of students accepted onto full-time undergraduate courses as of 10 September (28 days after A level and BTEC...
Students have become more politicised si…
Sep 24, 2020 / Sector News
New @HEPI_news polling shows students’ support for the Labour Party (@UKLabour) has grown under Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) and students have become more politicised since the start of 2020 Students’ voting patterns are...
Shakira Martin, Gordon Marsden and Chris…
Sep 23, 2020 / Executive Appointments
@VilliersPark Educational Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of three high-profile new trustees. Former National Union of Students president Shakira Martin, former shadow education minister Gordon Marsden and senior HE leader...
Students demand meeting with Northern Ir…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Student Leaders from @NUS_USI and @nusuk write to @BrandonLewis The student leaders of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom have today written to Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, to...
CITB’s Strategic Plan: Supporting trai…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Tens of thousands more into construction – @CITB_UK’s Strategic Plan 2021-25 Supporting training and retraining to rebuild after the recovery, improving productivity and making it easier to help employers bring in...
Fantastic facilities at Fleets College c…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
@BarnsleyCollege - Fantastic facilities at Fleets College campus Barnsley College students will benefit from superb facilities at the redeveloped The Fleets campus, which has undergone a dramatic makeover. The Fleets campus, which...
Exeter College’s Construction Centre e…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
@ExeterCollege’s new Construction Centre extension has welcomed its first cohort of Construction #T Level students following a £1million transformation creating a bespoke learning area for the new qualification. Exeter College is one of the first providers in the country – and...
National Union of Students Calls for Sup…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
The National Union of Students for Scotland has called for support to be in place for all students across the country who are having to self-isolate. This follows a concerning rise...
International Week of Happiness at Work …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
How to Bring Kindness to the Workplace Kindness may not automatically be an activity associated with the workplace, but it is an important element to embed into the very ethos of...
OfS announces next steps for the Nationa…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
The @OfficeStudents (OfS) has detailed arrangements for a review of the National Student Survey (#NSS) The review will be a radical, root and branch review and follows a request by the...
Keighley College goes to great lengths t…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
@KeighleyCollege is offering free haircuts to those who live locally as part of its commitment to the community. The Hairdressing department is opening the doors of its socially-distanced salon for its...
Women Taking a Stand to Move Up Manageri…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
In September 2020, @Citi group bank appointed a female CEO. Why is this big news? Because in doing so, the firm became the first big Wall Street bank to do...
Creatives selected for second round of …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Four more aspiring creatives have been chosen to receive @LeedsCityColl bespoke creative grant funded by @LuminateEdGroup The Arts Fund aims to support and inspire emerging creative talent in the region who work across...
Change your Story with NPTC Group of Col…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
It’s never too late to change your story. Taking that first step and getting back into education can broaden your horizons, build networks and open doors to so many opportunities;...
Green Homes Grant skills training compet…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
The Green Homes Grant skills training competition is designed to provide support to the energy efficiency and low carbon heating supply chains to deliver works under the Green Homes Grant...
Former WestKing student shortlisted for …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
A former Westminster Kingsway College (@WestKing) student’s powerful drama about a young black woman at her wits’ end has been shortlisted for an award. Babirye Bulkilwa, 28, who is also an...
Five-figure investment at Coventry Colle…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
@CoventryCollege’s Performing Arts department has taken a giant leap forward after landing a five-figure investment in its dance and theatre facilities. The city’s leading further education provider has installed a 109...
Theo Paphitis partners with Young Enterp…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
October 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Small Business Sunday (#SBS), TV Dragon @TheoPaphitis’s small business initiative. To celebrate this milestone, Theo has partnered with national charity, @YoungEnterprise, to celebrate...
BlackBerry launches AtHoc Public Safety …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
As the UK prepares for a second wave of COVID-19, many government organisations and universities are evaluating how they can reach their employees, students and the wider public. To address this, BlackBerry today...
Business School students adapt to ‘new…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Autumn Term has begun for the students of Imperial College Business School, with health and safety measures and ‘multi-mode’ delivery in place. Students are already adapting to the ‘new normal’ after...
Apprenticeship funding bands: 30 band st…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
The apprenticeship standards funding bands document has been updated today (23 Sept) Sets out the funding bands that will apply for existing apprenticeship frameworks and apprenticeship standards. Documents Apprenticeship standards: funding bands ODS, 79.2KB Apprenticeship...
New report highlights how universities a…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Funding distribution across the #GrandChallenges The Industrial Strategy Council asked Universities UK to undertake a data exploration project to better understand the contribution of further and higher education to the UK’s...
Businesses must reflect on their workpla…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
The Myers-Briggs Company (@themyersbriggs) encourages businesses to reflect on their workplace culture in order to foster inclusion Ahead of National Inclusion Week, leading business psychology provider The Myers-Briggs Company is imploring...
ESCP Business School climbs to 4th world…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
@ESCP_bs has been ranked 4th worldwide in the QS @WorldUniRanking 2021 for its Masters in Business Analytics. This ranking recognises the programme's international position, but also the technical and professional...
Deputy First Minister pays a ‘virtual …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
@BordersCollege continues to play a significant role in supporting the economic and social prosperity of the south of Scotland. So much so that John Swinney, Deputy First Minister for Scotland...
American portrait painter Kehinde Wiley …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
An exhibition of work from one of the most acclaimed portrait painters in the world today is heading up the new programme of contemporary art and culture at The Arts...
Learning in the New Normal: Why strengt…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
The Covid-19 pandemic and the current global economic crisis learned us the hard way not to take anything for granted. Our social lives have been affected heavily. Because of lockdown...
Sustainability research suffers from gen…
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Landmark #SDG analysis by @ElsevierConnect maps research data as @UN Sustainable Development Goals reach fifth anniversary In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set an ambitious target to achieve a sustainable and...
Government must do more to keep schools …
Sep 23, 2020 / Sector News
Giving all staff priority testing, reducing the size of pupil ‘bubbles’ and making face coverings compulsory on school buses would help ensure schools can continue to stay open in the...
Vast majority of apprentices (87%) would…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Survey shows major vote of confidence in apprenticeships but more work to do Influential panel of apprentices, which is overseen by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute), calls...
Becoming an undergraduate during a pande…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Over the next few weeks, thousands of young people across the country are preparing for that well-established rite of passage - heading to university for the start of the new...
AoC, AELP, HOLEX, FAB, JCQ and Ofqual co…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Joint statement from @AoC_info, @AELPUK, @HOLEXPolicy, @AwardingBodies, @JCQcic, and @Ofqual on #VTQs Ofqual has jointly released a statement with several organisations involved in assessments, committing to work together and streamline communications: This summer has been...
New attendance stats show 99.9% of state…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/09/22/new-attendance-stats-show-99-9-of-state-schools-are-open/ New attendance stats show 99.9% of state schools are open Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 22 September 2020 - Categories: Returning to school Last week 99.9% of state funded schools were...
Boris Johnson announces new COVID-19 res…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Comment – Kate Palmer, Associate Director of HR Advisory at Peninsula Businesses up and down the country will be very used to these urgent statements from the government surrounding new coronavirus...
Helping improve young people’s financi…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Helping BAMER-led charities navigate the funding maze Black, Asian, multi-ethnic and refugee-led charities and social enterprises will get help accessing the money they need to survive thanks to a project backed...
Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Fo…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
#QEPrize opens entries for international design competition: Create the Trophy Today (23 Sept) the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation (QEPrize) opens the Create the Trophy competition around the world to...
Cardiff and Vale College Aero student Ki…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
A horrific fall whilst serving in Kenya put his Army career on hold but Kierran James has just won an award for learning against the odds. His accident led to Kierran...
NCFE announces Aspiration Awards winners…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
National Awarding Organisation and educational charity, @NCFE, has revealed the winners of this year’s prestigious Aspiration Awards. The awards programme, which was founded by NCFE in 2018 to honour the success...
Covid-19 changing employee motivations
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
A recent study has revealed 96% of job seekers questioned would now not consider working for a company with a poor Covid-19 record. The study, conducted by online job board...
Update from Principal Mark Jones (22 Sep…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Principal Mark Jones reflects on the start of the Autumn term, praising students and staff for their cooperation, and explaining how the College is continuing to ensure health and safety remains...
Our continued response to Covid-19: Upda…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Principal Mark Jones reflects on the start of the Autumn term, praising students and staff for their cooperation, and explaining how the College is continuing to ensure health and safety remains...
Schools and colleges eligible for free s…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Schools and colleges across the borough are being reminded that they can apply for free sanitary products to help fight period poverty amongst young girls. The Government-led scheme allows schools and...
HomeServe Foundation launched to reduce …
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Households spend 35 per cent more on home improvements in 2020, up an average of £433 per home on 2019, as demand soars for skilled tradespeople - and the boom...
Acis acquires Riverside Training
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
GAINSBOROUGH-based training provider Riverside Training has been acquired by social housing provider @AcisGroup. Acis Group, which owns and manages more than 7,000 homes across the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the...
Skills you can learn from home to get th…
Sep 22, 2020 / Home Learning
Learn how to code Our analysis found that coding skills are paid extremely well. PL/SQL, which stands for “Procedural Language extensions to SQL”, is the best-paid coding skill, offering an average...
Responsible business gongs recognise COV…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
London’s top responsible business awards are back after a coronavirus-prompted hiatus – with a focus on how companies across the capital have responded to the pandemic. The Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards...
Scottish Racing Academy programme shortl…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
@BordersCollege has been shortlisted for a sector recognised CDN award. The award submission recognises the College’s collaboration with the Scottish Racing Academy (@s_r_academy) and the development of an innovative approach...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits for sch…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits for schools and FE providers Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and...
Pensioner helped teen granddaughter with…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
DAVE JOHNSON was able to help his teenage granddaughter with home schooling in lockdown thanks to a @ColegCambria Skills for Adults course. The former heating engineer admits to not being the...
FutureLearn and Digital Boost partner to…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
(London, September 22, 2020) - Leading digital social learning platform @FutureLearn has partnered with leading volunteer-matching platform, Digital Boost (@digitalboost_uk), to boost the UK small business and charity communities heavily affected...
House Sales Rise Following Introduction …
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Residential property transactions rose 15.6% in August following introduction of stamp duty holiday; Rise in sales supports nearly three quarters of a million jobs in the sector – with new homeowners...
Naoise’s Return to Education Led to La…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Restarting education is a big step for anyone. But at SERC (@S_ERC) we have a range of programmes and support in place to take you were you want to go, whether...
Photography tutor snaps up top industry …
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
A County Durham college (@bishopcollege) photography tutor who has covered more than 400 weddings over nearly three decades has snapped up a top industry award. John Alderson said he was “astounded”...
City & Guilds appoints Anthony Impey…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
@CityandGuilds appoints Anthony Impey MBE (@Impmister) as Chair of its Industry Skills Board Serial entrepreneur to lead influential board comprised of employers across a range of industries Business-led taskforce aims to collaborate with...
Cubo Awards 2020 – Shortlist Announced…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
The shortlisted entries for nine prestigious awards celebrating outstanding achievement in campus and commercial services have been announced. Postponed from earlier in the year due to Covid-19, the 2020 CUBO (College...
Moreton Morrell College prepares to welc…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
Moreton Morrell College (@MoretonColWCG) in Warwickshire is opening its doors to prospective students in September and October, making it the only higher education institution in the region thought to be...
What happens when recruiters ghost gradu…
Sep 22, 2020 / Sector News
@Graduate_Coach, the UK’s leading graduate career and interview coaching company partnered up with Future Learn to create a course called: “How To Get A Graduate Job”. The launch was timely as...
Have your say on review of the National …
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
As the Sector Skills Council for Health, @SkillsforHealth are responsibile for developing and maintaining a nationally recognised level of competences for healthcare occupations across the UK - the National Occupational...
New guidance launched for HE providers t…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
Thomas Pocklington Trust (@TPTgeneral), @GuideDogs and @LOOK_UK have worked with Disability Advisers, Qualified Teachers for Visual Impairment (QTVI), lecturers and other professionals to produce this Covid-19 specific guidance for Higher...
Street harassment educational resource c…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
A new resource to teach young people about the impact of street harassment on women and girls has been launched by the @TrentUni team involved in the decision to make misogyny...
Academic takes dementia friendly message…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become more ‘dementia friendly’. Ian Sherriff BEM, Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia in...
New College Lanarkshire and Dumfries and…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
New College Lanarkshire (@NCLanarkshire) and Dumfries and Galloway College (@DandGCollege) have been selected to be part of the @WorldSkillsUK Centre of Excellence in the first year, alongside a further 18...
Attention to mental health is thrust of …
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
The latest in a suite of short online courses to help get learning and teaching online has been launched by The @OpenUniversity (OU) on its @FutureLearn platform. Teacher Development: Embedding Mental...
Exeter College Masterplan Shortlisted in…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
@ExeterCollege’s ambitious campus Masterplan, which places a vision for what the College’s sites will look like over the next 20 years, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Michelmores Property Awards 2020. The awards, which is now in its 18th year, celebrate the...
Cardiff and Vale College is one of the f…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
Young people in the Capital Region are set to benefit from a radical new approach to delivering high-level skills following the induction of Cardiff and Vale College (@CAVC) to the...
Properly-managed shared school transport…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
Following today’s (21 Sept) research from the RAC which found that the daily school run has been responsible for rush-hour traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels, with traffic volumes having soared by 55%...
ESFA must find a solution for small and …
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
An independent training provider has accused the Education and Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAGov) of stalling the training industry, as well as the careers of many school leavers, those facing redundancy...
From MIT to ESCP: Where To Study To Beco…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
In 2019, US real estate professionals earned anything from $55,000 per year as assistant manager to $500,000 per year as chief investment officer (CFO) according to CEL & Associates. A...
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 date a…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
#NAW2021 @Apprenticeships - National Apprenticeship Week 2021 will take place from 8 to 14 February 2021 The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships will shine a light on the amazing work being done...
Record number of applications for Millen…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
The @MillenniumPoint Charitable Trust has announced the list of successful projects for its Small Grants Programme 2020, with a record number of applicants bidding for a share of hundreds of...
TIBCO Works with Dartmouth College to Pr…
Sep 21, 2020 / Sector News
Today (21 Sept), TIBCO announced it is providing data analytics tools and support to Dartmouth College through its Corporate Charitable Giving Program. In June, Dartmouth, located in Hanover, N.H., announced its...
