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Government departments ‘not together’ on skills

Further Education leaders have backed Skills Commission findings that government departments were failing to work together on skills policy....

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Student makes British judo team for the Special Olympics

TyneMet College student Sarah Scott has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Special Olympics World Summer Games...

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NHS talk by Shadow Health Minister

Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham spoke to learners at Wigan-based Winstanley College who hope to become doctors, dentists or...

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Helen’s grand designs on Indian adventure

An award-winning former Cleveland College of Art and Design student is working in India with one of the country’s...

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College first aid lessons in action

The manager of a Buxton-based motocross track put his recently-learned first aid skills to good use when a rider...

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Self-published writer delivers message of hope to learners

A crime novelist who was repeatedly rejected by publishers more than 30 years before finding success through selling his...

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Farewell to ‘Flash’ after 24 years

A caretaker known for his sense of humour has retired after 24 years of service at Walford and North...

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Plain sailing for award-winning hovercraft firm

A Southampton-based hovercraft company has been recognised for its fast-expanding apprenticeship scheme. Griffon Hoverwork, which launched six years ago,...

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‘Quantity over quality’ warning over Labour apprenticeship pledges

Ed Miliband’s apprenticeship pledges should be welcomed, but risk prioritising quantity over quality, FE sector leaders have warned. Association...

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