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How will two become one?

Jim Proudfoot considers the purpose of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and asks ‘what next?’ in light of its scrapping by Ofqual. The recent Ofqual consultation on the QCF determined its design rules were too restrictive and imposed a one-size-fits-all approach not consistent with the development of high-quality vocational qualifications or those that met […]

Edition 122: Angela Joyce, Sue Georgious, Marcus Clinton and Jacqui Henderson

Governors at Warwickshire College Group have announced that Angela Joyce is to join the college group as its new principal. Ms Joyce has been principal of Peterborough Regional College since 2010 and joins the group of six colleges across Warwickshire and Worcestershire in April. Ms Joyce said: “As one of the largest and most respected […]

Is this really the end of the QCF?

Despite Ofqual announcing that the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is set for the FE and skills graveyard, Stephen Wright considers whether any life might remain in the system yet. In 2004, then-Chancellor Gordon Brown and Education and Skills Secretary Estelle Morris invited Alexander (now Lord) Leitch to consider the UK’s long-term ambition for developing […]

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Gifts sent to serviceman and women spending Christmas overseas

A group of GCSE learners from Lincoln College donated gifts and toiletries to members of the armed forces who will be away from their families at Christmas, writes Paul Offord. Most people will soon be exchanging presents and tucking into their Christmas dinner in the company of loved ones. But GCSE learners from Lincoln College […]

Disabled learner runs college fair

HJA teenager with cerebral palsy raised £150 through a Christmas fair to help fund sport and social clubs that are accessible to people with disabilities. Rebekah Gill (pictured), aged 17, who is currently on a one-year individual learning programme at City College Norwich aimed at helping develop her life and employability skills, is confined to […]

Pitch perfect for training with Manchester United players

Christmas came early for learners from Salford City College Girls Football Academy when they were invited to train with Manchester United first-team footballers Marouane Fellaini, Jonny Evans, Ben Amos, Antonio Valencia and Anderson. The students were invited invited to train on a synthetic pitch next to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand at Old Trafford with […]