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Striking Lambeth College staff return to work just days before holiday

Lambeth College staff who have been on strike since June 3 over new contracts went back to work today...

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Council powers ‘should merge’ with SFA, EFA and DWP to form a new skills service, says local authority body

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for a “joined-up employment and skills service” formed of powers from the...

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‘Catch-up’ criticism over tech bacc

Labour has accused the Conservatives of playing “catch-up” on tech baccs after just five colleges were revealed to be...

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Tuned in for community radio shows

Level two and three creative media students from South Cheshire College showed they were on the right frequency at...

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Leading academic sends Miliband back to classroom over ‘confusing’ technical degree plan

Professor Alison Wolf has issued a stinging attack on Labour leader Ed Miliband’s plans to “revolutionise learning and training” by...

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Helping to save the Amazon rainforest in Peru

Endangered trees were planted in the Amazon rainforest by Birmingham Metropolitan College students. The nine higher national diploma uniformed...

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Exeter College treble at BTec Awards

Exeter College achieved treble success at the National BTeC Awards. The provider, which was rated outstanding by Ofsted in...

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Fresh water supplied to Madagascan village

An english teacher from Wigan-based Winstanley College raised more than £3,000 to bring fresh water to a remote village...

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Costumes inspired by The Gruffalo

Cleveland College of Art and Design students helped youngsters with special needs create costumes and paper mache masks inspired...

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