Applications Open for the Teacher Mentoring Programme
Cognition Learning Group is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Teacher Mentoring Programme (TMP), funded by the Department for Education (DfE). This…
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Apprenticeship Reforms: Breaking Barriers or Lowering Standards?
The government has announced a significant shake-up to apprenticeship requirements, confirming that English and maths Functional Skills exit requirements will be removed for adult apprentices…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction on £17m Future Technologies Centre
A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony marked a major step forward in the construction of Bradford College’s purpose-built £17m Future Technologies Centre. Members of the Bradford College…
Transforming FE workforce recruitment and retention through industry collaboration
The FE sector faces challenges in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce. The Industry Associate project, led by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation in collaboration with…
Morgan Sindall appointed to phase two of Bradford’s Future Technologies Centre
Morgan Sindall Construction will continue its work with Bradford College following its appointment as contractor for the purpose-built Future Technologies Centre. Having previously undertaken phase…
Does Skills England have what it takes to close the skills gap?
We have been told that the Department for Education/Skills England are in listening mode, so now is the time for Awarding Organisations/EPAOs, providers, employers and…
New Minister poses new opportunities for the skills sector
With the resignation of Robert Halfon MP, the UK Government has a new Minister responsible for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higer Education. Nichola Hay MBE from…
Who is the New Skills Minister?
The Department for Education has confirmed that Luke Hall MP is the new Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education. The announcement comes…
Condition of Funding changes will prove detrimental to SEND learners
The Department for Education’s (DfE) Condition of Funding rule changes will remove learning opportunities for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a specialist…
Transnational Education Generated £27.9 Billion in the UK
Total UK revenue from education-related exports and transnational education (TNE) activity was estimated to be £27.90 billion in 2021, an increase of 6.23% since 2020…
