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How to get 14-year-olds on the right track

From left:  Jewel Barnes and TJ Anderson, both of Downside Fisher Youth Club, Ann Hodgson, Institute of Education, Nick...

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Opinion

The state of play is not always clear

Ofsted’s annual report may make uncomfortable reading for colleges, but counterbalance and context are needed, says Joy Mercer Ofsted’s...

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Profiles

Doug Richard, author, Richard Review of Apprenticeships

From humble beginnings a dragon was born. The entrepreneurial nous of Dragons’ Den investor and government review author Doug...

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Opinion

A period of reflection is now needed

Apprenticeships, apprenticeships, apprenticeships — after three inquiries, incorporating a host of government recommendations, it’s time to take a breather,...

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FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Independent assessment is key

Ann Watson on why EAL backs the Richard Review’s proposal to use tax breaks to encourage employers to take...

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Bulletin

Archaeology students go absolutely potty

Archaeology students in the North West have enjoyed a cracking hands-on practical session as part of their college course....

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Lecturer awarded £6,000 for virtual plumbing breakthrough

A lecturer has been awarded £6,000 for creating a virtual central heating system to help teach plumbing students. Head of...

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New partnership to widen participation

A new partnership has brought together two organisations with a combined total of more than 150 years’ experience in delivering...

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College Olympian sprints to academic success

Olympic runner Adam Gemili has sprinted his way to academic victory. The 19-year-old 100 metres champion picked up two...

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