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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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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Students bring movie magic to centre

A community centre now has its own movie theatre thanks to ten West Yorkshire students. The Prince’s Trust Team at...

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Arthur’s a silver learner after 40 years at college

The lounge of 94-year-old student Arthur Holder is filled with more than 200 handcrafted pieces of silverware. There are...

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