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TyneMet College run a mile for Sport Relief

Students and staff from TyneMet College have been running the Sport Relief Mile in order to raise money for charity. Ben Henderson, who is studying the Public Services Extended Diploma at level 3, set the best time by running the distance in 5 minutes and 58 seconds. Meanwhile, Claire Tallentyre set the fastest time for […]

Hats off to talented Weston College students

Eight textile and design A-level students at Weston College have been selling hair accessories, garters and decorations at a wedding fair in Bridgwater. Nicola Stent, a textile and design lecturer, who also gained a First Class degree at Weston College, said: “It’s a way to use skills they have developed on their A-level and get […]

Record breaking Calderdale College student

A former Calderdale College student has become the first athlete to break a world record at the Olympic Stadium in London. Hannah Cockroft, who was participating in the women’s T54 100m at the Disability Athletics Challenge (DAC), completed the race in 18.56 seconds. However, she had a tough time reaching the venue. “The bus that […]

Here’s a little bit of advice and guidance

With rising youth unemployment, continuing recession, a bewildering range of career pathways and the introduction of FE loans there has never been a time when it has been more important for young people to have access to high quality, impartial careers information and guidance (CIAG). Yet the last two years have seen massive funding cuts […]

Acknowledging adult achievement

TV presenter Philippa Forrester enthusiastically kicked off the ceremony. “There’s a reason for all these balloons, all these candles, all these flowers,” said the host. “This is a celebration. This is a party. This is to say well done. To acknowledge all of that work and the bravery.” This is the 21st year of Adult […]

FE loans ‘a difficult nettle to grasp’

David Hughes speaking at the Adult Learners’ Week Conference FE loans were a contentious topic at the conference and skills minister John Hayes addressed concerns in his speech, describing the loans as “a difficult nettle to grasp”. Colleges have expressed fears that the loans will discourage adults considering further education. The sector has criticised the […]

Who will foot the bill for health and care training?

The UK faces unprecedented demands for expert health and social care workers in every area from childcare to support for an aging population beset by problems such as poverty, isolation, immobility and dementia. From cradle to grave, we need skilled workers and managers fast, we need them trained on the job, and we need considerable […]

My commitment to ensure apprentices receive high quality training

There has been much comment in these pages over recent months about the quality of Apprenticeships. Understandably perhaps, you have been seeking to understand how we can grow the number of Apprenticeships to record levels whilst maintaining standards. I believe that we can not only maintain high standards, but improve upon them; whilst at the […]

Rob Wye, CEO, Learning and Skills Improvement Service

One of Rob Wye’s earliest memories is living through a typhoon in Hong Kong. “We sat on a rolled-up carpet in the living room as the water just poured in through the windows as the water just rose on the floor,” he recalls. “We all thought we were going to die.” He was just six […]