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Movers & Shakers: Edition 186

Your weekly guide to who’s new, and who’s leaving. Berkeley Green University Technical College has appointed Rhian Priest as its group principal. The college is due to open in September 2017, and will provide specialist training facilities for the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing industries. Ms Priest, who began her career in education as […]

Movers & Shakers: Edition 185

Your weekly guide to who’s new, and who’s leaving. Saboohi Famili has joined Epping Forest College in London as its new principal. She joins the college following a two-year stint supporting the government of Guernsey in reshaping post-16 education in the Bailiwick. Prior to this, Ms Famili held the position of principal at Sutton […]

FEATURE: Youth prison becomes first in the world to become dyslexia-friendly

A young offenders’ institution has secured its place in the history books, after becoming the first secure establishment in the world to receive the prestigious ‘Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark Award’, Samantha King reports. Her Majesty’s Young Offenders’ Institution Werrington in Staffordshire began its life as an industrial school in 1895, before being purchased by the […]

Derby College’s new course in hedgehog care

The animal care team at Derby College will be holding two short courses on caring for hedgehogs and other wildlife during the autumn season. Visitors will get the chance to meet the college’s two resident hedgehogs; Tipsy, who has problems with balance following head trauma, and three-legged Tripod. Run by zoologist and animal care lecturer […]

Student showcases her work at London Fashion Week

A fashion design student has had her work showcased at one of the most high-profile events on the fashion calendar – London Fashion Week. Barking and Dagenham college student Eleanor Mutare was named as one of 21 finalists in the ‘Fashion Futures’ competition for young fashion designers, which is run by the charity Fashion Awareness Direct […]

Canterbury college answers a DIY SOS

Students at Canterbury College’s Sheppey campus have joined the construction team on the flagship BBC show, ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’. The popular TV show – fronted by Nick Knowles – relies on volunteers from the construction trade to help transform the homes of needy families, and has been going since 1999. After producers put […]

Going Bollywood to raise money for the Butterwick Hospice

Learning Curve Group has raised £16,000 for the Butterwick Hospice through a year of fundraising activities, including charity runs and a parachute jump. The education and training provider supports the needs of FE providers, employers and learners, and hosts an annual fundraising scheme which raises money for a local charity throughout the year, voted for […]

Movers & Shakers: Edition 184

Your weekly guide to who’s new, and who’s leaving. Jeff Chadd has been appointed assistant principal and head of sixth form at Barrow Sixth Form College, as it undergoes a merger with Furness College. Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College, in Cumbria, merged in August as a result of recent area reviews. They will […]

How can colleges best support students with their mental health?

Good mental health support is vital and can be improved by sharing good practice, says Ian Ashman. The Association of Colleges’ 2015 survey on mental health in colleges asked members about changes in the incidence of mental health issues amongst students. The intelligence provided by principals was startling. Two thirds said that the number of […]