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Sir Ian Bauckham confirmed as permanent Ofqual chief

The former academy trust CEO has served in an interim capacity for over a year

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Shahban Aziz Managing Director, Textile Centre of Excellence Start date: January 2025 Previous Job: Senior Funding Manager, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Interesting fact: Shahban is passionate about charity work and improving social mobility. He is a trustee at Young Citizens and founder of the Jerusalem Community Fridge. Mark Emerson Vice Principal (Curriculum Innovation […]

Intervention lifted at pandemic-hit City Lit

Principal praises staff and FE Commissioner as college finances recover faster than planned

Smith to amend IfATE bill after apprenticeship powers scrutiny

Transparency win for Lords questioning new powers for ministers to directly develop and approve standards and assessment plans

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Trevor Hewlett Vice Principal (Curriculum), Homefield College Start date: January 2025 Previous Job: Head of Curriculum, WEA Interesting fact: A trek across the Sahara Desert raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support taught Trevor the power of a positive mindset and an appreciation for everyday moments that bring joy and connection Kieren McIntosh Vice Principal (Curriculum […]

SEG chair Stott quits awarding group

The chair of the Skills and Education Group board has resigned with immediate effect on health grounds after eight years with the organisation

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Nicola Birch Deputy Principal, City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College Start date: January 2025 Previous Job: Centre Principal, Macclesfield College Interesting fact: Outside of work, Nicola enjoys travelling with her three children and attending festivals in her bright orange VW campervan Hassan Rizvi Principal and CEO, Stoke on Trent College Start date: January […]

Double Ofsted ‘outstanding’ for Merseyside colleges

A Catholic sixth form college and a general FE college in the area were awarded the judgment today

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Sam Double Chief Executive Officer, VetSkill Start date: January 2025 Previous Job: Director of Operations, VetSkill Interesting fact: Sam has a research interest in positive psychology and recently undertook an emotive study on Ofsted inspections and their effects on wellbeing of senior leaders. Sam is also a Plymouth Argyle season ticket holder. Richard Turner Head […]