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Over half a million enrolments on the Ed…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
The use of the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF) Prevent resources is continuing to grow with the number of enrolments reaching over half a million. Since 2015, there have been over...
Business schools launch global cross-sch…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Four leading international business schools have joined together to create a global, multiple school exchange programme for Master’s in Management students. The Global MiM Network allows four students at each member...
Award-winning education and employabilit…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
SCL Education & Training are proudly expanding their partnership with Premiership Rugby this September, as the exclusive education provider for award-winning education and employability programme, HITZ. Having delivered at seven of...
Derbyshire young people get insight into…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Young people in Chesterfield have been given a hands-on insight into engineering and construction on Britain’s new railway, High Speed 2 (HS2). In an interactive workshop run by HS2 Ltd...
Detailed guide: Support for employers on…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Information for employers on work-based education programmes, including information on apprenticeships, T Levels and traineeships. ContentsIntroductionApprenticeshipsTraineeshipsT Level industry placementsEmploying learners with SENDContact us Introduction This guide brings together information for employers...
Support for employers on education and s…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Information for employers on work-based education programmes, including information on apprenticeships, T Levels and traineeships. Contents Introduction Apprenticeships Traineeships T Level industry placements Employing learners with SEND Contact us Introduction This guide brings together information for employers wanting to...
NOCN sponsors UK Delegation to ‘Skills…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Bold new campaign to bring international expertise to UK construction NOCN, one of the UK’s leading providers of construction sector qualifications, is continuing its pioneering campaign to boost UK productivity by...
Office for Students (OfS) turns down Spu…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Spurgeon’s College, one of the UK’s leading Christian Colleges and a Baptist institution with almost 100 years history in Croydon, London, has a distinguished and ongoing history of quality theological...
Getting Clear on Student Finance
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Students in England still have time to get their finances sorted for the 19/20 academic year. Students in England still have time to get their finances sorted for the 19/20 academic...
IMI reaches 5,000 apprentices as End Poi…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Industry body continues to help motor retail sector plug the skills gap Industry body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), is continuing to work with the motor retail sector to address...
BTEC #ResultsDay celebrated at Cardiff a…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Cardiff and Vale College has hosted the Welsh element of the UK’s first ever BTEC Results Day – a celebration of a qualification that is an alternative to, but also...
Research and analysis: Annual teachers s…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Findings from online surveys conducted by YouGov on behalf of Ofsted on teachers' awareness and perceptions of Ofsted. Documents Annual teachers survey 2019: teachers’ awareness and perceptions of Ofsted PDF, 2.35MB, 52 pages This...
Changes to BTEC Tech Award grade boundar…
Aug 19, 2019 / Sector News
Commenting on changes to the points required for grades in BTEC Tech Award qualifications, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “Our understanding is that...
Well done to Nottingham College A Level …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Hundreds of eager Nottingham College A Level students queued up to collect their results from the College’s High Pavement Sixth Form yesterday (Thursday 15th August). Among those celebrating their success are...
Record-breaking #ResultsDay at Brighton …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Stars in their eyes: most common A-level grade at Brighton College is A* A new A-level record was set at Brighton College with an incredible 294 grades at A*, the grade...
The Education and Training Foundation an…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Education Providers are invited to book a place for a subsidised support package which will deliver an innovative, high quality tailored 16-19 Study Programme aimed at improving outcomes for learners. Led...
West Kent and Ashford College requests t…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
In January 2019 we introduced a new insolvency regime for FE and sixth-form colleges so that there is an orderly process in place for managing a college if it hits financial difficulties...
New initiative to increase the number of…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
The Printing Charity funds Designer Bookbinders’ Transferring Design initiative promoting the craft of bookbinding The Printing Charity is funding Designer Bookbinders’ new initiative, Transferring Design, to help promote bookbinding and bookbinding...
Another successful year for A level stud…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Council leaders in York are congratulating A level students across the city who have achieved excellent results once again. Provisional results for York schools’ sixth forms and York College show that...
International education centre in Brunei…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Nisai selects Brunei Darussalam to establish its Asia Regional Hub The Nisai Group Ltd of the United Kingdom (“Nisai”) is pleased to announce that Brunei Darussalam has been selected to deliver...
Risk protection arrangement for academy …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
The rules governing the risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts. Documents Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules Ref: DFE-00168-2019PDF, 1MB, 110 pages Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership...
Guidance: Risk protection arrangement fo…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
The rules governing the risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts. Documents Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules Ref: DFE-00168-2019PDF, 1MB, 110 pages Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for...
Great #results for Harrow College A-Leve…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Harrow College A-Level students are celebrating strong results this year with a number achieving coveted triple and double A grades across A-Level and AS Levels and some great individual performances. A...
From Henley to Princeton!
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Tim Eilers, a student at The Henley College in Oxfordshire achieved an A* A A A in his Maths, Psychology, Biology and German A Levels and will be heading to...
Cambridge University and Medical School …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Top A Level achievements at Uxbridge College this year have included one student achieving four A* grades and winning a place to study maths at Cambridge University, and another on...
Another record year of A Level success …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Cardiff and Vale College is celebrating another record year of success with more students than ever before achieving their AS and A Level qualifications. The number of Cardiff and Vale College...
The future is bright for Henley students
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Students who have been eagerly awaiting their A Level and Vocational Diploma results have not been disappointed this week as The Henley College celebrates another year of success. For most...
National Apprenticeship Awards 2019 regi…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Regional finalists have been announced for the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards showcase the diverse and growing range of sectors engaged with apprenticeships...
Top Grade Achievements at Derby College …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
The largest cohort of A level students for several years collected examination results at Derby College Group’s Joseph Wright Centre last week (Thursday August 15). Just over 733 students sat A...
Gower College Swansea exam #results 2019
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Students at Gower College Swansea are celebrating an overall A Level pass rate of 99%, with 1205 separate exam entries. Of these passes, 35% were at grades A*-A, 61% were at...
Free cybersecurity #skills platform open…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Disappointed cyber students who miss university grades given free access to Immersive Labs’ learning platform On #ALevelResultsDay, cyber skills platform developed by ex GCHQ trainer made free to aspiring talent whose...
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Celeb…
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of fantastic results, with a 97% A level pass rate and a significant improvement in high grades. The majority of A...
Derby County Community Trust Apprentice …
Aug 16, 2019 / Sector News
National First for Mitre Group Apprentice Derby County Community Trust apprentice, Will Mellor, has become one of the first in the UK to achieve the new level 2 coaching apprenticeship. The...
Gateshead College Students celebrate #Vo…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Students at the top performing college in the country have been celebrating vocational results day. Gateshead College has been marking the occasion (August 14) with some of its successful students who...
#ALevelResultsDay prompts unprecedented …
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Training provider QA today ran a first-of-its-kind “clearing hotline” offering apprenticeships to school leavers who might be considering an alternative to university. JACK PARSONS, FORMER APPRENTICE BACKS THE UK’S FIRST CLEARING...
Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge. Documents ADA3570: Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge Calderdale PDF, 182KB, 28 pages Details Decision reference: ADA3570 Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – partially upheld School...
#ALevelResults2019 achievement for The M…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The Manchester College’s A Level students are celebrating today after achieving a 93 per cent A Level pass rate. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ranked the number one Further Education (FE)...
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College have a…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Barton Peveril Improve on Best Ever Results Barton Peveril Sixth Form College have achieved their best ever results, for the second consecutive year. The College saw improvement across all their results...
Engineering firm helps youngsters shape …
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
With thousands of hopefuls finding out their A Level results today (15 Aug), two adi successes, one a former apprentice and now automotive MD Ritchie Webb, and current apprentice Caitlyn...
Another A* year for Coleg Cambria thanks…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
COLEG CAMBRIA maintained its position as the number one college in Wales with an outstanding overall A Level pass rate of 99%. Students at the Yale site in Wrexham and Deeside...
University #Clearing popularity rankings
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The competitiveness of this year’s University clearing process Online data analytics company SEMrush has compiled a list of the most frequently googled Universities googled during the clearing process, ranking by the increase...
Breaking Traditional Pathways to Achieve…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The ritual of A-level results day is so well known it is sometimes easy to forget that the thousands of students across the UK are receiving their BTEC National results. Excited...
Fareham College Students Achieve an exce…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Fareham College Level 3 students and staff are today celebrating an outstanding overall advanced level pass rate of 98.8%. Over half of the students achieved high grades and nearly a...
Barnsley Sixth Form College celebrates 9…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Barnsley Sixth Form College is celebrating another excellent set of A Level results with a 99% overall pass rate and a 100% pass rate in 20 subjects, including French, Mathematics...
Ufi To Launch VocTech Podcast
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The Voctech Podcast will go out twice a month on The Edtech Podcast feed, featuring guests from across adult education and training providers, employers and learning development specialists, investors in...
Exam Success for Brockenhurst College St…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
More than 600 A Level students at Brockenhurst College received their results today with the overall pass rate at 97%. The percentage of students achieving A*-B grades was 40%, with almost...
Princess Royal and City & Guilds Gro…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Today (15 Aug), on Princess Anne’s birthday, the Princess Royal Training Awards Commission (PRTAs) is delighted to announce that 48 workplace learning programmes have been recognised for an award in...
Exeter College Celebrates Another Year o…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Exeter College is celebrating another year of exceptional academic results, following the best International Baccalaureate results in the college’s history earlier this summer. Today’s A Level results are also setting...
Excellent #ResultsDay for Award-Winning …
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The wait is over for students at NPTC Group of Colleges who are celebrating after achieving top results in their A Levels and vocational qualifications. Many of the class of 2019...
JACK PARSONS, FORMER APPRENTICE BACKS TH…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Jack Parsons, CEO of Big Youth Group joins with learning provider QA to open the UK’s first clearing line for people who want an alternative to university. First ever hotline for...
An impressive A Level first at The Hart …
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The Hart School in Staffordshire is celebrating continued great performance at A Level – including an impressive first. Student James Rumbold has become the first at the high school to clock...
Canlyniadau Arholiadau Coleg Gŵyr Abert…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Mae myfyrwyr yng Ngholeg Gŵyr Abertawe yn dathlu cyfradd basio Safon Uwch gyffredinol o 99%, gyda 1205 o geisiadau arholiad ar wahân. O’r rhain, roedd 35% yn raddau A*-A, roedd 61%...
Government send chicken boxes warning of…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Following this morning's news (15 Aug) that the Government has sent chicken boxes warning of the dangers of carrying a knife to takeaways in England and Wales, Alastair Graham, CEO of AgeChecked, has...
ESFA: current notices of concern
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Lists the colleges and training organisations with a notice of concern or serious breach under the ESFA approach to intervention. Documents Colleges and training organisations with a notice of concern or serious...
Develop your personal skills: New resear…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
New research on the importance of non-cognitive skills – such as conscientiousness, self-esteem and feeling in control of one’s life – for graduates’ earnings potential offers important lessons for young...
Government welcomes more pupils studying…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Pupils up and down the country receive A level results - with entries to #STEM subjects increasing for both boys and girls Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said the increase in...
Damaging impact of A-Level reforms on st…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Commenting on the results published today, Nansi Ellis, Assistant General Secretary of the National Education Union, said: “The National Education Union congratulates the many thousands of students who have succeeded today...
We must focus much more attention on pro…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
#STEM subjects up 26.2% Government welcomes more pupils studying science Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said the increase in pupils taking science subjects at A level will equip this generation with...
Trade Skills 4U open new training centre…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
The new centre of excellence is now open at Westwood Business Park, Coventry Electrical training provider Trade Skills 4U have announced the opening of their new training centre at Westwood Business...
Grant Thornton boosts school leaver inta…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
On A Level results day, leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced its school leaver intake is on the rise. The firm has offered 80 school leaver...
#Clearing is a great opportunity #ALevel…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Clearing has a reputation as a ‘last resort’ for university applicants who didn’t get the results they were expecting, but that’s changing. While it does serve that function, more and...
Subject-level arrangements
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
A table setting out the specific subjects in which qualifications are being reformed to meet the requirements set by each regulator. ContentsA levelsGCSEs Schools and colleges can use the table...
Variability in A level results for schoo…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Analysis of how results for schools and colleges have changed in recent years. Documents Variability in A level results for schools and colleges 2017-2019 Ref: Ofqual/19/6528PDF, 3.57MB, 21 pages This file...
GCSE and A level differences in England…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Document and infographic explaining the similarities and differences in qualifications regulated in each jurisdiction. Documents Statement from the qualification regulators on changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels Ref: Ofqual/17/6257HTML Statement...
Infographic: A level results, 2019
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
An infographic summarising 2019 A level results. Documents A level infographic 2019 Ref: Ofqual/19/6529PDF, 96.8KB, 1 page This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible...
Ofqual guide to AS and A level results f…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Ofqual's guide to results, standards and grade boundaries in the 2019 AS and A level results in England. Key points The biggest reforms to general qualifications in a generation are almost complete...
University isn’t the only option to ki…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Responding to today’s A-level results, Mark Hilton, Executive Director, Employment and Skills, London First said: “While many of those getting their A-level results today will be looking to universities for the...
New task force launched to set out the #…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Students might still rest their hopes of landing their dream job on the #ALevelResults they receive today (15 Aug), but qualifications are only part of the story for employers. Employers are...
Teacher creates #BREXIT card game
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Don’t know your Boris from your Barnier? Let The Brexit Game fill in the blanks! ‘Top Trumps’ style card game aims to take the mystery out of Brexit - and...
Record number of disadvantaged students …
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Students are receiving their exam results this morning, and signing in to UCAS Track to see if their place at university or college has been confirmed. A record 17.3 per cent...
Detailed guide: Academies budget forecas…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Information to help academy trusts submit their budget forecast returns to the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Contents Academies budget forecast return 3 year (BFR3Y) 2019 New academy BFRs Academies budget forecast return outturn...
Congratulations to those receiving #ALev…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, commending students on the publication of their A-Level results, said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today. “And thank you to parents and carers, education leaders...
Universities braced for biggest clearing…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
UNIVERSITIES BRACED FOR BIGGEST CLEARING DAY ON RECORD. The number of students going through clearing has been climbing steadily in recent years and is expected to hit another record high today...
Barclays announces partnership with Camp…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Barclays has today announced a new partnership with student social network Campus Society, giving students access to three free e-textbooks from the thousands of titles available from Campus Books. The...
All school meals must be sugar free by 2…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Responding to the report by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons which calls for sugar free schools as a measure to tackle child tooth decay in...
Top 10 best-paying roles currently being…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Veterinarians are the UK’s highest-paid graduates straight out of university, according to new data released by the world’s largest job site, Indeed. With this week’s A-level results due to send thousands...
Predicted grades and overused unconditio…
Aug 15, 2019 / Sector News
Review predicted grades and overused unconditional that threaten our universities As thousands of students receive their A Level results across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it’s time the Government ensured that...
Sunderland College students celebrate #V…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Students at Sunderland College, today celebrated their outstanding achievements, as part of a national results day dedicated to vocational qualifications. The students, who studied a wide range of vocational qualifications in...
Education Secretary meets competitors pr…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Today, #TeamUK met with Secretary of State for Education @GavinWilliamson. They showcased the fantastic #skills that won them a place representing their country at @WorldSkillsKZN. They'll be competing for gold...
Claire Williams leads drive for learning…
Aug 14, 2019 / Executive Appointments
North West training specialist PHX Training has appointed Claire Williams as business manager to help lead the organisation in driving learning initiatives forward in the region for SMEs and individuals...
St Augustine’s Catholic College
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about St Augustine’s Catholic College. Documents ADA3611: St Augustine’s Catholic College PDF, 213KB, 9 pages Details Decision reference: ADA3611 Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially...
Individualised Learner Record (ILR) stan…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
These documents specify how and when learner data collected is presented for analysis. Documents ILR dataset 2018 to 2019 MS Excel Spreadsheet, 985KB This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request...
Guidance: Service children in state scho…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
The handbook is a guide for teachers and other professionals, to the specific issues relating to the needs of children of service personnel. Documents Service children in state schools handbook...
Academy supports engineering excellence …
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Next-generation fibre-optic gyroscopes, waste-heat recovery systems, germanium-tin quantum detectors and an affordable solar home for use in rural India are among the research areas to be supported by the...
Celebrating #VocationalResultsDay and lo…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Vocational Results Day Today, Wednesday 14 August, the Education Secretary has addressed students who have studied vocational Level 3 qualifications such as BTECs who are receiving their results. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson...
Millwall Community Trust @MillwallFC str…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
SCL AND THE MILLWALL COMMUNITY TRUST EXTEND PARTNERSHIP SCL Education & Training have extended their partnership with the award-winning Millwall Community Trust (MCT) as the two organisations strive to empower the...
#Apprenticeship service opens for SMEs a…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Apprenticeship service opens for small and medium sized apprenticeship employers and supporting training providers who have signed up to test the service Following a popular expression of interest exercise to take...
5 top tips to keep stress at bay during …
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
How to cope with exam failure Results day is imminent and even those who couldn’t have studied harder or more thoroughly get nervous when exam results are published. But if your...
ESFA Update: 14 August 2019
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. ESFA Update further education: 14 August 2019 1. Action: how to claim...
Training providers able to bid for up to…
Aug 14, 2019 / Sector News
Delivery lead appointed to set up the new UK Cyber Security Council and latest round of Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund launched The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills...
