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Stonemasons carve paving stones to commemorate Bath’s World War 1 soliders

Stonemasonry students have taken part in a stone-carving project honouring local men who served in World War 1. The four level three students from Bath College carved commemorative paving stones honouring the last surviving combat soldier of WW1 in any country, John “Harry” Patch, as well as William George Chivers and Herbert Charles Windell, who […]

Top British-Asian apprentices and their employers recognised at annual Asian Apprenticeship Awards

More than 500 people descended on Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Ground for an annual awards ceremony celebrating the best apprentices from the British Asian community and their employers, reports Samantha King. Now in their second year, the Asian Apprenticeship Awards brought together apprentices, employers and representatives from across the FE sector to raise the profile of […]

Staff member hailed as a ‘food hero’ at the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards

A member of staff from Chesterfield College has been hailed as a hero at the fifth annual Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards. Paul Maude, the college’s hospitality and catering career pathway leader, was presented the ‘food hero’ award by a former student, for his dedication both to the hospitality industry and his learners, organising work […]

Movers and Shakers: Edition 224

Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving Delroy Beverley, Chairman, Yorkshire, North East and Humberside regional board, CMI Start date: October 2017 Previous job: Executive director of Nottingham City Homes Interesting fact: Delroy was the first BAME chairman of an international business school in Europe. ____________________________________________ Stella Raphael-Reeves, Deputy principal, East Coast College Start date: […]

Animal management students host series of critter-themed challenges to raise awareness of young carers

Animal management students have introduced local young carers, their college principal and the MP for the Forest of Dean to a series of critter- eating and handling tests, reports Samantha King. The I’m A Celebrity… style event at Hartpury College was arranged to raise awareness of Gloucestershire’s young carers, and challenged them to step out […]

Movers and Shakers: Edition 223

Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving Sarah Temperton, Chief executive, NLT Training Services Start date: August 2017 Previous job: Head of training at the East Midlands Chamber Interesting fact: Sarah likes to keep fit and practices hot pod yoga as well as zumba and HIIT in the local gym. ____________________________________________ Christy Johnson, Vice-principal, […]

Bradford College café named in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

The sister and parents of the murdered MP Jo Cox have opened a café named in her honour at Bradford College. The idea to name the café in memory of the former Labour MP for Batley and Spen came from some of the college’s social work students, who have just launched a new anti-hate crime […]

Heart of Worcestershire College wins top award for its SEND provision

A Worcestershire college has been recognised by the National Association of Special Educational Needs for its SEND provision. Heart of Worcestershire College was acknowledged for its “excellent practice in further education” at the Nasen SEND awards 2017 during a ceremony hosted at the Museum of London in October, with Derby College and Chichester College also […]

Students diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorder share their experiences at regional autism conference

Students diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorder have shared their experiences of living with the condition at Rochdale’s regional autism conference. Students from Hopwood Hall College gave a talk to parents, carers and educational professionals about their day-to-day lives and how ASD affects them. One 18-year-old level two art and design student, Blaine Bennett, showed delegates some […]