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GCSEs need ‘flexibility and functionality

Ofsted’s careers guidance boss has called for “flexibility and functionality” in English and maths GCSEs. Karen Adriaanse, the education...

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Agency ‘sprints’ to new software finishing line

The Skills Funding Agency has announced an “agile project management approach” to developing software following the implementation of this...

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Independent learning providers make it on to Times lists of best employers

Independent learning providers featured prominently in the 2014 Sunday Times’ lists of best small and medium-sized companies to work...

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Government extends apprenticeship grant for employers

A scheme which provides employers with grants of up to £1,500 for each apprentice they train has been extended...

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College radio presenter is seeing stars after landing interview with top comedian Russell Brand

High-profile comedian Russell Brand was the latest in an impressive line of celebrities to face a grilling from 20-year-old...

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Soldiering on at the Royal Marines training centre

Hopwood Hall College students got a taste of what it would be like to train as Royal Marines. The...

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Fundraising is tribute to Mary

Weston College students dug deep to raise almost £4,000 for a cancer charity during an annual fundraising week. The...

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Britpop star shoots promo video at college studio

The lead singer of Britpop band Ocean Colour Scene visited Stratford-upon-Avon College with his new group Merrymouth to record...

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Students given sporting chance to make documentary

Young filmmakers are making a documentary following the creation of wire mesh sports-themed sculptures. Five creative film and moving...

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