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Equal pay still an issue 50 years on
May 25, 2020 / Sector News
As the Equal Pay Act enters its 50th anniversary the number of Employment Tribunal claims is still high, according to global law firm DLA Piper. The Equal Pay Act was given...
UK EdTech sector could be worth £3.4bn …
May 25, 2020 / Sector News
Coronavirus crisis puts spotlight on UK #EdTech companies as schools and teachers embrace online learning The Digital Economy Council has released new data today (25 May) on the value and growth...
PM confirms schools, colleges and nurser…
May 24, 2020 / Sector News
From 1 June schools, colleges and nurseries are set to open to more children. Schools, colleges and nurseries across England remain on track to open to more children from 1 June...
Prime Minister's COVID briefing confirmi…
May 24, 2020 / Sector News
The NEU is not convinced that it is safe to open schools more widely on June 1st. The Prime Minister today said that primary schools could move to wider opening from...
SAGE evidence papers
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/05/22/sage-evidence-papers/ SAGE evidence papers Posted by: maevemcalister, Posted on: 22 May 2020 - Categories: Schools This evening's Education in the Media blog focusses on the publication of evidence papers by The Scientific Advisory...
Take extra care of your Apprentices' men…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (#MHAW), which promotes good mental health for all and raises awareness of mental health problems, took place from 18-22 May. Tina Chummun, Apprenticeship Delivery Coach for Seetec Outsource is...
New end-point assessment flexibility for…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
The Institute @IFAteched is supporting a new temporary flexibility that will enable apprentices to take end point assessment (#EPA) ahead of receiving their calculated functional skills qualifications (#FSQ) later on...
IMI sets out to support Colleges and Tra…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Automotive industry professional body @The_IMI ramps up resources to help Colleges and Training Centres complete End Point Assessments before the end of July Ofqual has today (22nd May 2020) released its Extraordinary Regulatory...
New contact tracing app for COVID-19 spr…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
A new app developed at Imperial College London aims to protect privacy whilst trying to minimise coronavirus spread. As part of their efforts to slow the outbreak of coronavirus, international governments...
Union warns that disadvantaged students …
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Disadvantaged students could still lose out under changes confirmed today (Friday) to this summer’s exams, the University and College Union (UCU) has warned. The union was responding to confirmation from Ofqual...
Education Sec has failed to listen to te…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Responding to the government's release of the SAGE advice on school reopening, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Layla Moran said: "The government at the 11th hour have relented and released the scientific advice...
Cambridge Regional College and internati…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
In 2016 @CRC_College and partner agencies from Italy, Finland and Czech Republic commenced a four-year, Erasmus+ financed project looking at the international challenges being faced in vocational education and training. By working together...
How can pupils maintain safe social dist…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Social distancing technology introduced to protect children on the school run School transport specialist Kura has updated its award-winning vehicle tracking and safeguarding technology, creating a tailored solution to help schoolchildren maintain safe social...
Canterbury Students Launch Innovative Su…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - Students from @EKC__Group's Canterbury College have launched an innovative online support enterprise to help young locals called, ‘Talk2aM8’. Founded by Level 3 Animal Management student, Jack Feury, and his...
Seetec Takes The Time to Change Employer…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Justice, Skills, Employability and Apprenticeship Specialist Signs Time to Change Employer Pledge on the week of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Seetec Group has committed to signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge, which focuses...
Leeds Sixth Form College music student s…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
A music student from @LeedsSixthForm @leedscitycoll has released a single which celebrates the efforts of key workers during this pandemic. Wakefield-resident Charlotte Wilson has launched a new song ‘In My Dreams’...
UK Universities Facing Intense Credit Cr…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
A job advert for a Policy Expert on Higher Education Financial Sustainability to join the Department for Education (@EducationGovUK) caused some excitement when it appeared a few weeks ago. Universities are...
Students hold virtual event to ease lone…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@cityplym Students hold virtual event to ease loneliness during lockdown City College Plymouth students hosted an online conference earlier this month that aimed to tackle the problem of intergenerational loneliness. The virtual...
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak o…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
This year, exams and assessments in England have been cancelled to help stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Instead, for GCSEs, AS and A levels, and many similar vocational and technical...
New industry talent joins Barking & …
May 22, 2020 / Executive Appointments
@BarkingCollege has recruited three industry-experienced professionals to its executive team; the appointments come at a time when innovation and technology will be key to solving the challenges that Covid-19 has...
Cardiff and Vale College makes commitmen…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@CAVC has reaffirmed its commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter during Mental Health Awareness Week. Created by the Association...
Makers Releases Shortlist for 2020 Women…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@makersacademy Releases Shortlist of 50 nominees for the second annual #WomeninSoftwarePowerList for 2020 “At a time when we face an unprecedented economic crisis due to Covid-19, more than ever, the innovation and...
Exceptional arrangements for awarding qu…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@Ofqual's decisions following consultation for awarding results in GCSEs, AS and A levels, other general, vocational and technical qualifications: We are pleased to confirm today, Friday 22 May, that following consultation...
Ofqual decisions on awarding vocational …
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@Ofqual are confirming following consultation the exceptional arrangements we have set out for awarding vocational and technical qualifications, and general qualifications (other than GCSEs, AS and A levels, the Extended...
Ofqual GCSE and A level consultation out…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@Ofqual decisions following consultation on the exceptional arrangements for awarding calculated grades in GCSEs, AS and A levels this summer; and proposals for an autumn exam series. Students will be awarded...
South Eastern Regional College helps fur…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Young Estate Agent Conor McCullough is making the most of his time since being furloughed by upskilling in preparation for when things return to the new normal. Conor, from Holywood, who...
Keighley College apprentices manufacture…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Two apprentices from @KeighleyCollege are supporting a local manufacturing firm in the production of essential textile products in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Baildon-based Canvasman produces textile products including boat covers...
Inspiration for post-16 English teaching…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Reports of 12 collaborative action research projects that have produced inspiring ideas for post-16 English teaching are now available to read in the publication of the sixth phase of the...
Gateshead College donate knitted hearts …
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Staff @GatesheadColl ege have come together to make knitted hearts for patients receiving treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (@QEGateshead) in Gateshead. In an initiative driven by the hospital, the college’s ‘knit and...
Top UK Youth Mentor Supports East Kent S…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
@EKC__Group has enlisted the help of @UshineIshine one of the UK’s top Youth Mentors and founder of youth mentoring company, ‘UShine IShine’, Efe Ezekiel BEM, to help support, motivate and...
Canterbury College teams up with Flat38 …
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
The Canterbury School of Visual Arts @EKC__Group's Canterbury College is teaming up with the Flat38 Gallery in Margate to host a #virtual end of year exhibition unlike any other. The forthcoming...
90,000 sign petition against withdrawing…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Over 90,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government not to withdraw support for free school meals over the half-term next week. Tulip Siddiq MP, Shadow Minister for Children...
Cymorth cynhyrchion mislif am ddim i fyf…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Mae myfyrwyr Coleg Gŵyr Abertawe yn dal i allu cael gafael ar gynhyrchion mislif am ddim wrth i ni barhau i fod ar gau ar gyfer addysgu wyneb yn wyneb. Gyda’r...
Free sanitary products support for stude…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Gower College Swansea students are still able to access free sanitary products while we remain closed for face-to-face teaching. With the ongoing uncertainty in relation to Covid-19, the College is determined to...
The Creators of Google Analytics & D…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
New safeguarding feature for leading @GoogleForEdu @Gsuite #analytics #dashboard solution, @24Statistics For the millions of educators now teaching online providing a safe and secure learning environment and experience can be both...
Borders College lecturer Kate shines at …
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
A @BordersCollege lecturer is celebrating after her horse was placed in the top ten of this year’s ‘Virtual’ Royal Windsor show. Fiona Steel, who lectures in Animal Care, was delighted to...
Support staff have little confidence in …
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Support staff have little confidence in government school safety plans, says @unisontheunion An overwhelming majority of school support staff don’t feel reassured by government claims that English schools are safe to open to more pupils from the beginning of...
Over 1k school leaders share views on ch…
May 22, 2020 / Sector News
Personalised learning the biggest challenge to teaching in COVID-19, say teachers and school leaders New research from Renaissance, which creates educational software tools to improve outcomes and accelerate learning, puts personalising...
PRESS RELEASE: Business students gain pr…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
@barnsleycollege Business, Warehousing and Logistics students have developed their knowledge of business by hearing from entrepreneurs and industry professionals. Each contributor made a short video which gave an overview of their...
Hays survey: Teachers Wellbeing drops by…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
@HaysEducationUK survey during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek finds : 60% of teaching professionals rated their wellbeing positive before lockdown restrictions, dropping to 32% since lockdown has been in place More than four fifths (81%) believe...
£6.5 million to put social workers in s…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
SOCIAL WORKERS TO WORK WITH TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS Social workers will be placed in schools to help spot the signs of abuse and neglect more quickly and work with teachers to...
South Eastern Regional College’s Indus…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Makeshift home offices come in many guises these days but two staff from @S_ERC have engineered a whole new look for their home office in order to continue making specialist...
South Eastern Regional College Students …
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Four students from the Level 3 Performing Arts @S_ERC who are taking part in a Coronavirus Time Capsule project involving groups of young people from around the world, have been...
Parents, children and teachers need answ…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Responding to reports that the scientific advice on the safety of reopening schools will be published tomorrow, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said: "Parents, children and teaching staff are worried...
Maintaining wellbeing by setting realist…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - Supporting wellbeing Schools have been using various methods to ensure that they are supporting pupils’ wellbeing and providing pastoral care. Setting a realistic programme of work will help pupils, parents...
Supporting international students during…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
The @OfficeStudents (OfS) has today (21 May) released a briefing note on the different ways in which universities and colleges are supporting international students, including those who have remained in...
Bishop Auckland College's A-grade childc…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Trainee teachers and nursery nurses at Bishop Auckland College (@BishopCollege) have come top of the class with a 100 per cent pass rate for their childcare course. In a major success...
UCU student survey
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/05/21/ucu-student-survey/ UCU student survey Posted by: robynmeadwell, Posted on: 21 May 2020 - Categories: Universities Today's blog looks at reporting of a UCU survey on students looking to defer their university place if...
REMOTE AUDITING KEY TO MAINTAINING CERTI…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
@BureauVeritasUK : REMOTE AUDITING KEY TO MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, With many businesses having to put their routine auditing on hold amid coronavirus restrictions, Bureau Veritas is encouraging school, universities...
New business venture for Hair and Beauty…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
@barnsleycollege Hair and Beauty student Chloe Hewett is not letting the current situation with COVID-19 stop her from reaching her ambition of owning her own nail and beauty salon. Chloe has a...
IMI asks government to pause Apprentices…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
@The_IMI asks government to pause Apprenticeship Levy clawback. Automotive industry professional body represents concerns of the sector as only 9% of employers believe they will sustain apprentice numbers at pre-COVID-19 level. Steve Nash...
Pfizer helps kids keep up with science a…
May 21, 2020 / Home Learning
@pfizer helps #homeschool kids and parents with new online teaching resource Pfizer UK is releasing a series of online educational materials to equip parents and teachers to continue STEM learning from...
Failure to consider personality on onlin…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Failure to consider personality on online courses leads to lack of engagement, warns @themyersbriggs The UK government recently launched the Skills Toolkit, an online course designed for employees who have been furloughed...
Cardiff and Vale College key worker stud…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Chloe Thurlbert, a Level 2 Beauty Therapy student at @CAVC, is another CAVC learner who has been working on the front line during the pandemic. In her role as a Support...
Stanmore College supports local foodbank…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Staff of @StanmoreCollege loaded their mini bus with food and toiletries this week, amid bright sunshine, for a trip to the community foodbank depot in Harrow. The College campus is closed...
The Student Room launches ‘TSR Answers…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
The UK’s largest online student community @thestudentroom has launched a new weekly online event ‘TSR Answers’ to help alleviate the growing anxieties and concerns that have come about post the coronavirus...
Jennifer Bramley announced as COO at Bab…
May 21, 2020 / Executive Appointments
@_Babington - an England-wide Grade 2 training provider, has appointed Jennifer Bramley into the role of Chief Operating Officer. Jen joined the Babington Board of Directors in October 2018 as their...
These are the skills and experience that…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
A new study by @DailyFX has looked into the skills and experiences that can help increase your salary in the finance and trades industry. Which skills are the best? Experience with UCITS...
Second survey of UK nurses and midwives …
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
The second round of results from a three-survey study published today highlights the ongoing concerns nurses and midwives in the UK have about COVID-19 and the risks it poses to...
Scottish Schools Shortlisted for the Fin…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
Growing @Future_Asset Competition have confirmed that girls from Auchinleck Academy (East Ayrshire), Craigmount High School (Edinburgh), Eyemouth High School (Scottish Borders) and The Royal High School (Edinburgh) will go head...
OU's OpenLearn joins with Money Saving E…
May 21, 2020 / Sector News
@MoneySavingExp opens its ‘Academoney’ financial education course The site teams up with The @OpenUniversity to launch its free, unique Academy of Money The UK’s biggest consumer website, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) and world-leading distance-learning...
Kindness shines through in lockdown
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - Kindness shines through in lockdown These last few weeks have certainly highlighted some wonderful acts of kindness, generosity and community spirit by many people including Barnsley College staff and...
Barking & Dagenham College Plumbing …
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
A plumbing lecturer from @BarkingCollege has utilised his spare time with some creative metalworking. Darren Myler has been creating works of arts for fun and also to showcase pipe bending skills...
Barry thanks team supporting him find dr…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
An NHS worker has thanked @phxtraining the north west-based training provider which is helping him study for his dream job. PHX Training, which has offices across Lancashire and Cumbria, has been...
How Education Technology Works for Every…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
The different types of learning styles and the role education technology can play in personalising lessons to these differing groups In a world of fast-moving technology, education providers need to ensure...
Social Distancing in schools, colleges a…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Compike is a German technology start-up in the field of tracking & tracing, which focuses, among other things, on the development and marketing of a Corona Social Distance Tracker. ...
OLDHAM LEARNERS GET CUTTING EDGE WEBSITE…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
A TRAILBLAZING new website is set to put Oldham’s talented youngsters at the cutting edge of the latest – and future – developments in post-16 education and career options. Technical Education...
The Open University launches Online Teac…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
The @OpenUniversity (OU), a world leader in flexible distance learning, has developed an Online Teaching microcredential to equip those teaching in a higher or further education setting with the practical...
ESFA European Social Fund (ESF) Provider…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Ensuring training providers are able to continue to support learners and employers and aid economic recovery A Department for Education spokesperson said: “We are pleased to announce the launch of the ESFA...
£40m boost for cutting-edge start-ups
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances. £40 million of government funding to support the UK’s next generation...
Special Olympics student star lauded by …
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
SPECIAL OLYMPICS all-rounder has been highly commended by national sports organisation @AoC_Sport @ColegCambria student Jack Rowlands was recognised by the prestigious Association of Colleges (@AoC_info) at its annual sports awards, which took...
SCHOOLS REOPENING PLANS
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
LGA STATEMENT: SCHOOLS REOPENING PLANS Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, said: “Councils have worked with all schools to keep them open throughout the...
Positive impact of lockdown life: The  
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - What will be the impact of the ‘new normal’, under lockdown and characterised by social distancing? While coronavirus has brought tragedy to many, Dr Natasha Yasmin Felles, Clinical Psychologist...
This year’s National Thank a Teacher D…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
The #ThankaTeacher Campaign is run by The @TeachingAwards Trust which was established in 1998 by Lord David Puttnam CBE, to celebrate and recognise excellence in education. The charity’s mission is to...
New unionlearn bite-sized learning modul…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@unionlearn has added a new suite of bite sized e-learning modules to the growing Learning @ Home campaign page – covering issues around health, safety and supporting learning. The launch of...
ESFA Update: 20 May 2020
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Latest information and actions from @ESFAgov for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) The Department for Education has published guidance about COVID-19 in educational settings...
The Welsh Government launch ‘Resilienc…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@wgmin_education and @KenSkatesMS launch ‘Resilience Plan for post-16 learning’ The ‘Resilience Plan for post-16 learning’ has been published today, setting out how the Welsh Government will work with colleges, universities and training providers...
UCU Poll shows students may defer study …
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@ucu Union calls for government support as poll shows students may defer study and consider changing university As Cambridge cancels face-to-face lectures, poll warns of 120,000 student deferrals if universities are not...
Dentsu Aegis Network launches new online…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@dentsuaegis programme 'The Code' launches digital curriculum in response to COVID-19 with @MyKindaFuture Innovative training initiative to bridge the skills and diversity gap for budding marketers in the era of social distancing Dentsu Aegis...
72% of international students are open t…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@QS_Corporate - the higher education think-tank and compilers of the QS World University Rankings, have found that 72% of international prospective students remain open to the prospect of starting their studies in the UK...
Creatives selected for regional arts fun…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Five local artists have been chosen to receive a unique creative grant as part of the £50k @leedscitycoll Arts Fund. Funded by Luminate Education Group, the grant provides first step support to new...
Online education platform Showbie partne…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@whereby (www.whereby.com) the secure video conferencing tool developed in Norway, and @Showbie (www.showbie.com), a Canadian education platform used by teachers and students across the world, are today announcing a partnership that...
College continues to develop innovative …
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@BordersCollege Electrical Engineering lecturer Mark Catto has developed a creative approach to teaching his students. Throughout the current Covid-19 crisis, Mark has found ways to adapt and deliver his course content...
Neges wedi’i diweddaru i rieni: Mai
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Yr wythnos diwethaf ysgrifennais unwaith eto at bob un o’n myfyrwyr Coleg yn diolch iddynt i gyd am eu hymrwymiad parhaus i’w hastudiaethau a’u gwaith caled parhaus. Rwyf am eich sicrhau...
Updated message to parents and guardians…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Last week I wrote once again to all of our College students thanking them all for their continued engagement with their studies and their ongoing hard work. I want to reassure...
Why can’t CEOs find technical leaders?
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Professor Bertrand Meyer from @SIT_University investigates the key characteristics needed for technical leadership. In 2019, Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends report found that only 41 percent of C-level respondents believed that...
Union calls for public sector apprentice…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
@ucu Union calls for public sector apprenticeship programme as report shows apprentices hit by health crisis The University and College Union (UCU) has today (Wednesday) called for the government to create a...
Russell Group sets out proposals to give…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
Leading UK universities call for continuing reform of student visa system, joint international marketing campaign and push for global recognition of online courses Fast-tracking the post-study work visa into law and...
Skills Builder Universal Framework launc…
May 20, 2020 / Sector News
The @Skills_Builder Universal Framework for the first time provides a common language for use in the worlds of education and employment In light of the impact COVID-19 is having on our...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): #apprenticeship …
May 19, 2020 / Sector News
#UKlockdown #Coronavirus - Guidance for #apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Updated with information on training and assessing apprentices in line with...
