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Fetl research grants awarded to the Association of Colleges and Policy Connect

The Further Education Trust for Leadership (Fetl) has awarded research grants to the Association of Colleges (AoC) and Policy...

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Profiles

Vince Cable, secretary of state for business, innovation and skills

Many would say the Liberal Democrats were a moderating force on the austerity policies of their Conservative Coalition partners. Many others still would...

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Bulletin

Hairdressing skills put crown on wedding day

When clumps of hair began falling out of hairdresser Ellie Baker’s head just before her wedding day, she feared she...

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FE Week Reporter
Movers and Shakers

Edition 147: Movers and Shakers

Bradford College has welcomed David Harwood as its new principal. He was previously the senior deputy principal of Leeds City...

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News

Sector commissioners in recruitment drive

Two new advisers have been appointed by the Education Funding Agency (EFA) to help Sixth Form Commissioner Peter Mucklow...

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FE Week Reporter
News

New Ofqual framework to focus on outcomes

Ofqual’s replacement for the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) will give awarding organisations more freedom to review and develop their...

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News

Sixth Form Colleges’ Association chief executive standing down

Chief Executive of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association (SFCA) David Igoe will be standing down at the end of...

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News

Sector leaders spell out key issues for Shadow Business Secretary

Apprenticeships and government cuts to FE were among the top issues on the agenda for sector leaders keen to...

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News

Apprentice numbers ‘a disaster’, says Ofsted’s Sir Michael Wilshaw

The number of young people employed as apprentices in England is “a disaster” and Ofsted inspectors will be ensuring...

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