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Setting out the Jisc stall for a successful future through tech

David Maguire became the new Jisc chair last month and outlines for the first time his view of the FE sector and technology ow can organisations leverage digital technologies to improve learning and teaching and equip learners with the skills they need for the future, under burgeoning cost pressures? This is the big question facing […]

‘Learning and employment systems broken for millions of people’

Armed with the results of the annual learning participation survey, David Hughes takes aim at the number of adults taking up learning opportunities and calls for action to make the classroom a more attractive place. Celebration, excitement, inspiration, exploration and fun encapsulate Adult Learners’ Week for me and thousands of other people who have a […]

Hospital scores cash boost thanks to Chris

Friends and family of a young learner who died of cancer honoured his memory with a football tournament that raised more than £1,000 for the hospital ward that cared for him, writes Billy Camden The tragic loss of Chris Curwen who died from lymphoma in September 2010 at the age of just 23 hit his […]

Hospice fundraiser gives learners food for thought

Business students from Warrington Collegiate plated up more than £2,300 for St Rocco’s Hospice thanks to a fundraising dinner. The event, put on by HNC in business learners, saw more than 80 diners raise a glass to the charity celebrating 30 years of supporting individuals with life-threatening conditions. Taking over a suite at the Merseyside […]

Sam takes on martial arts world — and wins

A Central College Nottingham (CCN) sport student battled his way to victory in two gruelling mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts to be crowned amateur world champion in the sport. Sam Clark, aged 19, who studies a BTec extended diploma in sport, travelled to Portamao in Portugal for the international sporting kickboxing association world championships after […]

Children get sporting chance

Yorkshire primary schoolchildren have been enjoying PE lessons from East Riding College childcare learners. Year 2 youngsters from nearby Bay Primary School had 16 sessions, across nearly two months, from the group of 18 college students. They are all working towards level three BTec diplomas but were using the skills and knowledge developed as part […]

Video earns Sophie praise

A West Cheshire College student who suffers from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) has been recognised by a number of national charities after filming a video to raise awareness of the condition. BTec level three art and design learner Sophie Lees wanted more people to understand the daily struggles that she and other sufferers face, as well […]

Ministers to review ‘questions’ over UTC programme in wake of Black Country closure

Questions over Former Education Secretary Lord Baker’s University Technical Colleges (UTCs) programme will be reviewed by ministers after questions from an MP over the closure of the Black Country UTC. Skills Minister Nick Boles said it was important the government asked itself “is this programme as successful as it can possibly be” before agreeing to […]

Former FE students shine at AoC gold awards

Former college learners who have gone on to shine in their chosen profession were celebrated the Association of Colleges (AoC) gold awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament. A world renowned designer, a Turner prize-winning artist and a former international football referee were among those who received awards, along with the colleges that taught them. […]