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Niace successor Learning and Work Institute to debut at London launch event

The Learning and Work Institute will make its formal debut tomorrow with a launch event in London’s Canary Wharf. The...

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Minister to visit centre proposed as new FE college

Skills minister Nick Boles has agreed to visit a Kent skills centre following an invitation from the local MP...

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Alix Robertson
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Recognition for years of dedication to FE and skills

With Dr David Collins receiving a knighthood and Association of Colleges (AoC) chief executive Martin Doel gaining a CBE , there’s no...

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Alix Robertson
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Neil Carmichael, MP for Stroud

Stroud MP Neil Carmichael knew a thing or two about the world of FE and skills before he was...

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Alix Robertson
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West Yorkshire college’s studio school with 25 pupils to close next year

A studio school run by Bradford College will close next summer due to low pupil numbers, it has been...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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FE Commissioner’s annual report: top five areas for improvement

The FE Commissioner’s 2014/15 annual report found a number of examples of good practice in colleges across the country, particularity in response...

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Alix Robertson
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FE Commissioner criticises minority of providers for failing to address problems flagged last year

A minority of colleges are still failing to address areas of concern identified last year, FE Commissioner David Collins has...

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Alix Robertson
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Apprenticeship levy could lead to ‘significant’ job losses, says CBI chief

The government’s apprenticeship levy may lead to “significant” job losses, the new head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)...

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Alix Robertson
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College seeks new apprenticeship subcontractors despite SFA warning

Leeds City College is looking to take on a new apprenticeship subcontractor for up to £400,000-worth of provision, despite...

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Alix Robertson