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Innovative Alliance and The Andy Reid St…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Adult Education training provider Innovative Alliance (@IATraining_Liv) have become one of two beneficiaries to receive laptops from The Andy Reid Standing Tall Foundation, (@AndyReid2506) helping to close the #DigitalDivide and provide vital...
Amanda Clack inaugurated as UCEM Chairma…
Nov 27, 2020 / Executive Appointments
CBRE Head of Strategic Advisory and former @RICSnews President, Amanda Clack, was inaugurated as University College of Estate Management (@StudyUCEM) Chairman during today’s Board of Trustees meeting. Amanda has held a...
Contributing to a robust and fair system…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
The Social Mobility Commission (@SMCommission) has made a series of recommendations towards plans for next year's exams in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Social Mobility Commission is pleased to...
Young Sheppey Hero Wins National Lottery…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Inspiring ‘young hero’, Caitlin Walker, from @EKC__Group’s Sheppey College has been recognised for her exceptional community work during the Covid-19 pandemic at the National Lottery Awards 2020. Having faced a series...
How to encourage diversity in STEM indus…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Cleveland Bridge Group (@CleveBridgeUK) are committed to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds. Our diversity ambassadors, for example, work hard to promote fairness, inclusion and respect across the business...
Innovative Alliance barbering alumni giv…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Steve, Jake and Luke recently completed a fully-funded barbering course at Adult Education Training Provider, Innovative Alliance @IATraining_Liv (IA). The course, ran in partnership with @BarbersNo1, gives learners the theoretical knowledge and...
EIS-FELA ballot and Instructor Roles in …
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@CollegesScot : There is a clear difference between Instructor/tutor/assessor roles and that of a lecturer, and the remit of these roles may vary based on local and regional need. For example...
Innovative Alliance works with national …
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Adult Education Training Provider Innovative Alliance (@IATraining_Liv) have recently teamed up with a national retailer to run a Sector Academy Work Programme (SWAP). The programme is designed to provide pre-employment...
BEI Education Group Ltd acquires Best Pr…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
BEI Education Group Ltd is a holding company that owns several commercial and apprenticeship training providers operating in different sectors. The company is building a portfolio of providers that can...
New funding to support schools and colle…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
The Department for Education (@educationgovuk) announces fund for schools and colleges facing significant funding pressure. Covid workforce fund to support with costs of staff absences in schools and colleges Fund to support settings facing greatest staffing and funding...
Siemens digital tools come to rescue of …
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@Siemens technology helped postgraduate @MiddlesexUni MSc Mechatronic Systems Engineering students to complete a vital academic project after Covid-19 closed the campus and stopped them accessing any physical equipment in their...
Portland Pathways Secures Another Award …
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
We’re proud to announce that Portland Pathways (@PortlandCollege) were crowned winners of the East Midlands Chamber Community Impact Award at a prestigious online awards ceremony on 26 November. This wonderful recognition...
81% of teachers expect further declines …
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Education professionals admit they haven’t had sufficient training to deal with mental health problems amongst students High Speed Training offers complimentary safeguarding advice to alleviate pressure on teachers Despite the vast majority...
Mental Health Nursing Career development…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Mental health nursing is a demanding but enriching career, occupying a unique space in holistic patient care at the forefront of healthcare service delivery. Yet, as reported by the New...
College host workshops for Global Entrep…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@BarnsleyCollege students had the opportunity to take part in a range of virtual workshops with a panel of guest speakers as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a campaign to promote...
Coventry College's apprenticeship boost
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Coventry is experiencing the beginnings of an apprenticeship recovery, according to the city’s leading further education provider. @coventrycollege Coventry College - which teaches around 8,000 students - has enrolled nearly 100...
Dstl inspires students to solve space ch…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@DstlMOD asked @UTCPortsmouth students to devise innovative ideas solve space challenges such as debris and populating the moon. Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) ambassadors from Dstl (Defence Science and Technology...
Westminster Kingsway College scoops two …
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Westminster Kingsway College (@westking) has scooped two prestigious Catey awards, the hospitality industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The Cateys are run by The Caterer magazine and recognise the most talented individuals...
New business school partnership to guide…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
New business school (@MIP_PoliMi) partnership to guide future leaders towards building a more responsible society MIP, the Business School of Politecnico di Milano, has launched a pioneering partnership with independent consultancy...
Anne Longfield warns hundreds of vulnera…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Children’s Commissioner for England @annelongfield warns hundreds of vulnerable ‘invisible children’ in England are being locked away without any legal protection Research reveals the number of children locked up using the...
Dynamic and innovative vocational traini…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Dynamic and innovative vocational training organisation London Hairdressing Apprenticeship Academy (@thelhaa) are pleased to share the hard work of staff following an interim Ofsted (@Ofstednews) visit. As an independent professional Hairdressing...
Football programme giving student athlet…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@LeedsBeckett University (LBU) has launched a football programme in partnership with Leeds United which will see student athletes receive Premier League-style coaching while studying for a degree. The Carnegie International Soccer...
Sport during lockdown - how college spor…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
All school and college lecturers have had to adapt their teaching methods during the Covid-19 pandemic, but perhaps none more so than those teaching sport. As a result, Barking &...
The Impact of the Government Spending Re…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
This week (25 Nov), the Chancellor of the Exchequer promised the UK government would spend billions of pounds to help tackle Covid-19 next year. Through increased funding it will deliver stronger...
Plymouth College of Art launch remote Ja…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
Distinctive vision for excellence in art and design distance learning creates new opportunities for students to study online by distance while still becoming a valued part of the creative community...
#LoveScotlandsColleges
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@BordersCollege is supporting the #LoveScotlandsColleges national campaign to highlight the importance and strength of Scotland’s colleges to stakeholders. The week-long campaign, which kicks off on St Andrew’s day, 30th November, will...
“URGENT ACTION” NEEDED TO MAKE SCHOO…
Nov 27, 2020 / Sector News
@IndependentSage is calling for urgent action to address escalating infection rates in schools Infection rates higher in secondary school pupils than any other age group with a 50-fold increase in cases among...
The Department for Business, Energy and …
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (@BEISGovUK) will have a key role to play delivering the pledges made in the #SpendingReview The government has committed billions of pounds through...
The Department’s commitment to rewardi…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
This year, @EducationGovUK announced the biggest pay rise the teaching profession has seen since 2005, with above-inflation rises to the pay ranges for every single teacher in the country. This...
What works to increase the uptake of STE…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
Applying behavioural insights to increase female students’ uptake of #STEM subjects at #ALevel Female students are much less likely than their male counterparts to take A levels in certain STEM (Science...
SFJ Awards’ Custom Certification Servi…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
In July 2020, @SFJAwards partnered with world leading hotel security and safety assessment experts, Global Secure Accreditation (GSA), to launch their COVID-19 Certificate of International Good Practice, to support the...
Students give Welsh woodland and water q…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
A PROJECT to improve water quality, biodiversity and restore a natural habitat has been given a boost. @ColegCambria Forestry students from Coleg Cambria Llysfasi are helping former learner Jonathan Hulson deliver...
Barton Peveril Students' Live Jazz and S…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
@BartonPeveril Sixth Form College Popular Music and Jazz Studies students performed in their first ever live streamed performance, which was watched by over 5,000 parents, students and the wider community...
How is technology shaping education mark…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
New research survey aims to understand how technology is shaping the education sector during Covid @weareclearhead @uniofbeds Global content agency Clearhead and the University of Bedfordshire are collaborating on a joint...
Update to advice on face coverings whils…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
Following a recent change to Welsh Government guidance, it will now be mandatory for all staff, students and visitors to wear a face covering outside as well as inside when on...
LCCM hosts Songwriting Camp with True Sc…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
London College of Creative Media (@lccmlondon) held a virtual songwriting camp on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. The ‘International Songwriting Camp’ was hosted by LCCM and co-organised by the Mumbai-based...
Collab Group has published a new report …
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
Today, Collab Group (@collabgrp) is publishing "Colleges supporting economic recovery." The report has been produced in collaboration with Collab Group members and strategic partners, including EMSI, the Institute of Employability professionals...
Former CANDI student secures finance app…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
A former student at City and Islington College (@CitynIslington) has told how he secured a degree apprenticeship with financial giant JP Morgan. Jamil Rashid, 19, gained a place with the finance...
Financial specialists share expertise wi…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
Students have been given the opportunity to hear from specialists in the financial industry as @BarnsleyCollege rolls out an all-new initiative to improve knowledge around money management and safety. Over the...
Can Online Music Tuition Help Students T…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
According to the @ABRSM, 62% of children have had lessons to learn an instrument, but less than half of adults. The way that lessons are delivered is changing however, and...
Work begins on first phase of Stockport …
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
Work has begun on the first phase of the refurbishment project to modernise Stockport College (@stock_college), with new buildings and upgraded teaching facilities. Delivered for The Trafford College Group, the scheme...
Former Itchen College Student Riley Wood…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
We are excited to say, that former @ItchenCollege student Riley Woodford has starred as a dancer in the brand new @Netflix film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, which was released...
9 virtual festive office Christmas party…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
Uncertainty amongst UK businesses is ever growing when it comes to celebrating this year's Christmas party. As we face ourselves at the halfway point of lockdown 2.0, many businesses are...
New data highlights equality gaps for es…
Nov 26, 2020 / Sector News
According to the data released today (@officestudents): The continuation rate of entrants in 2017-18 who were estranged from their parents was 8.2 percentage points lower than students who were not estranged –...
National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 nati…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
National @Apprenticeship Awards 2020 (#AppAwards2020) national winners unveiled Over 1100 applications received from across England; 28 employer, apprentice and individual national winners and highly commended announced; Winners from 24 English towns and cities The...
FINAL CALL FOR MIDLANDS STEM ORGANISATIO…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Organisations in the West Midlands have just days left to apply for a grant of up to £20,000 from the Millennium Point Charitable Trust, to support their science, technology, engineering...
Edtech experts to discuss the importance…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
ENGAGEMENT, authenticity and value propositions will be among the key strands of debate when the importance of peer recruitment in the North American higher education sector is explored at a...
Barnsley College launches new training c…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
@BarnsleyCollege have become the first college in the UK to offer Extreme Academy Live – a new initiative from Extreme Networks, a cloud-driven networking company based in San Jose, California...
Folkestone Student Crowned National Entr…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
An enterprising student from EKC Group’s Folkestone College has secured a £5,000 business investment from BBC Dragon’s Den star, Peter Jones CBE, and the title of ‘National Entrepreneur of the...
Actor Paul Rider visits Southwark Colleg…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
@SouthwarkCollege welcomed professional actor Paul Rider to co-host an audition panel for Level 3 Performing Arts students. The group of learners are studying the employability unit of their course to prepare for applications...
University of Derby wins Guardian Univer…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
@DerbyUni has won the @Guardian University Award 2020 for Social and Community Impact for its work on the #ThisIsDerby project, a partnership initiative with Derby Theatre, Derby County in the...
Creative team at Burton and South Derbys…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
A team of staff from the Creative Department at Burton and South Derbyshire College (@BSDCofficial) recently used their creative skills to raise funds for the Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion). Bill Moorley...
Lewisham College Production Arts student…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Production Arts students @LewishamCollege have been working behind the scenes to incorporate innovative ideas to adapt their annual Variety Show with a filmed Pantomime performance. The students worked collaboratively to look...
Community spirit shining bright with Cam…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect people in all areas of life, staff and students @CRC_College have come together to support their local community by collecting for local foodbanks...
The Spending Review’s commitment that …
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
The Aldersgate Group is an alliance of leaders from business, politics and civil society that drives action for a sustainable economy. Our members include some of the largest businesses in...
Work progresses on new Oaklands College …
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Work is well underway on the second phase of redevelopment of @oaklandscollege’s Smallford campus in St Albans. Supported by a £2.5m Local Growth Fund investment from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership...
SERC Students Prepare Festive Meals for …
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Hospitality and Catering students at @S_ERC’s (SERC) Bangor and Newtownards Campuses are continuing to learn about the industry by making meals to support Bangor Food Bank & Community Support and...
Rishi Sunak's Spending Review 2020 Speec…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
The Spending Review 2020 speech as delivered by Chancellor @RishiSunak: On Monday, the Prime Minister set out the action we need to take between now and the start of December to...
SPENDING REVIEW FACTSHEET – DELIVERING…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
During these are difficult and uncertain economic times it is right that our immediate priority is protecting people’s health and their jobs, however this Spending Review (#SR20) also delivers stronger...
UK is the 12th highest investor in educa…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
In light of The Chancellor announcing a £2.2bn increase in the schools budget, Teaching Abroad Direct has taken a look at the education spending per child across 43 nations since...
GOVERNMENT PLANS TO CUT FUNDING TO CHILD…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
1 in 4 nurseries and childminders could close within the next 6 months due to planned cuts Tulip Siddiq MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years, responding to new...
How we’re supporting schools in the ru…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/11/25/how-were-supporting-schools-in-the-run-up-to-christmas-and-2021-exams/ How we’re supporting schools in the run up to Christmas and 2021 exams Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 25 November 2020 - Categories: A Level, Attainment gap, Coronavirus, Education Standards...
Grant Thornton and Babington extend part…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
@GrantThorntonUK and @_Babington extend partnership to deliver Accountancy Apprenticeships Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP and training provider Babington have signed a five-year contract to extend the delivery...
The show will go on! Birmingham Ormiston…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
#SnowQueenChristmas - Birmingham Ormiston Academy (@imagineBOA) has announced that an exclusive recording of The Snow Queen, first performed at The Old Rep in December 2019, will be made available to...
Survey reveals a third of employees are …
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Latest research by @AetnaIntl - A third of employees are worried about their mental health whilst working from home Mental well-being, stress and gaining weight are the top health concerns amongst...
Transport giant mobilises 25,000-strong …
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
As university students across the UK face potential chaos attempting to return home for the Christmas break, leading transport management provider Transport2 has assembled its national operator network for a UK-wide student...
Government announces £16.5 million yout…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
An emergency funding package to protect the immediate future of grassroots and national youth organisations across the country has been announced by the Government. The Youth Covid-19 Support Fund, which will...
Bristol embarks on a new partnership wit…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
In the first instance, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see students complete a three-year bachelor’s degree at Krea before starting a master’s programme on a number of Bristol’s flagship...
President employs former students at the…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Three former @BordersCollege Hospitality students have been given the chance to develop their employability skills after securing roles within a popular homestead café in the Scottish Borders. Angus Levell, Mia Kinghorn and Hannah...
Top academics unite for a virtual confer…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
COVID-19 has proved that we are at a pivotal point in our history, we need to make urgent decisions to safeguard the environment. And in order to combat the imminent...
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY: MILKROUND GIFTS T…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
This week, leading graduate careers website Milkround is delivering nearly 3,000 care packages to university students in six cities across the UK, targeting cities which have been most affected by...
COVID-19: emlyon business school release…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
In April last, the Foundation of @Emlyon, with the support of it's alumni network, released an exceptional emergency aid for a total of €408K, to help out 467 students in...
Ministers should be bold about introduci…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Association of Employment and Learning Providers @AELPUK- Ministers should be bold about introducing a demand-led system in the Further Education white paper The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has confirmed...
Teachers are still working amongst the l…
Nov 25, 2020 / Sector News
Employers in the education sector have limited awareness of their staff’s work-life balance, according to new research from recruiting experts, Hays Education Training. Nearly half (46%) of education staff report their work-life...
Digital industry will play a critical ro…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
@IoCoding - Supporting the UK’s national economic recovery by helping people upskill and reskill for jobs in tech Amidst the pandemic, the tech sector is seeing growth and has the second highest...
Green industrial revolution in sight as …
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs The Prime Minister last week (18 Nov) set out his ambitious ten point plan for a...
Helping to bridge the gap between educat…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
@VickyFord delivers keynote address on assistive technology Speaking at the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Assistive Technology today [Tuesday 24 November], Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford announced new research...
Creative team selected for major festiva…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
@ImperialCollege is part of #FestivalUK2022 that aims to reach 66 million people globally Imperial scientist, Dr Emma Lawrance, is part of a creative team that has been selected for the first...
Young people’s anxiety levels doubled …
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Researchers from @BristolUni @CO90s also found that anxiety levels continued to remain high even when lockdown restrictions were eased in June and thus a similar situation may be expected this...
Court of Appeal rules that Education Sec…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
In a judgment given today (24 November), the Court of Appeal has unanimously declared that the Secretary of State for Education, @GavinWilliamson, acted unlawfully in failing to consult the Children’s Commissioner for...
College achieves top support accreditati…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Gower College Swansea are proud to have achieved the Quality Standard Carers Support (QSCS) accreditation from the Carers Federation for the high level of support itoffers young adult carers. The QSCS will help to raise awareness, remove...
Oldham College’s ‘Amazing Grace’ I…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
AN INSPIRATIONAL @OldhamCollege student who has battled serious illness has been shortlisted for a top national accolade. Grace Prestwood has been named as one of just three finalists who are in...
UCU says time has come for significant p…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
@ucu says time has come for significant pay rise in Further Education The University and College Union (UCU) today (Tuesday) called for colleges to recommend a significant increase in staff pay for 2020/21. The union made the call in a letter to...
Applications for cohort two of New to Se…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Applications can now be made to be part of cohort two of the @E_T_Foundation’s New to Senior Leadership programme, which will begin in January 2021. The programme is aimed at those...
The Henley College Creative Media Suite …
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Brand new creative media facilities unveiled at @henleycol Completion of refurbished Local Growth Fund-supported creative media suite will ‘have a positive impact on the lives of many young people’ The Henley College’s refurbished Advanced Digital and Science Centre –...
Cognassist wins the Global EdTech Startu…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
@CognAssist - the UK's leading cognitive assessment #EdTech platform, has been named winner of the UK semi-finals for the Global EdTech Startup Awards 2020 @gesawards (GESAwards) and is now through to the global...
Nottingham Trent University increases su…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Nottingham Trent University (@TrentUni) increases support for deaf students during the coronavirus pandemic Nottingham Trent University has been praised for increasing its support for deaf students during the coronavirus pandemic. The university...
Derby College Group students were invite…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Digital Multimedia Students @DerbyCollege Group’s Joseph Wright Centre have designed new logos for the #EdTech and Libraries for Learning teams. The Level 3 Creative Media Production and Technology students were invited...
NCFE and Collab Group announce new strat…
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Collab Group (@collabgrp) is pleased to announce the formation of a new strategic partnership with the educational charity @NCFE. The partnership will see NCFE become the sponsor of the Collab Group Leadership programme...
Inspirational SERC Lecturer Honoured in …
Nov 24, 2020 / Sector News
Selected from thousands of nominations, Stefanie Campbell, a lecturer at South Eastern Regional College (@S_ERC), has been named as one of the nation’s most inspirational teachers, winning a Pearson @TeachingAward...
