Author: FE Week Reporter

Young people currently not in education, employment or training are being given the opportunity to undertake courses to enhance their employability. The two-week intensive programmes being offered at Filton College will enable 16-18 year olds to stand out and get noticed by potential employers. Starting on October 10, the exclusive fast-track programmes include; manual handling, […]

One of the world’s leading aviation support service companies enjoyed a smooth landing at Bournemouth and Poole College. Servisair, which operates aircraft ground support services at Bournemouth International Airport, checked-in with the first crop of bright young students studying on the college’s highflying Aviation course. The really good news is that the majority on the […]

Scott Elsmore, 20, has been awarded silver at the UK final of SkillBuild – Britain’s biggest construction skills competition. Scott, who studied plastering at New College Nottingham (ncn), reached the final after competing in the East Midlands regional heat held at ncn Basford Hall earlier this year. He’s now in the running to represent the […]

A team of ten intrepid cyclists from West Suffolk College completed the 45 mile Palace to Palace Challenge from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle in September, raising £1600. The Palace to Palace Challenge is a fundraising event for the Prince’s Trust. Team Captain Sherry Fry, Head of School of Participation at the College, said: “The […]

Colleges Week saw students turn the tables on senior staff at Central Sussex College, when the Principal, Dr Russell Strutt, and his Executive Team returned to the classroom to ‘Have a Go’ at learning some new skills. Dr Strutt and Executive Director for HR and Communications, Jenny Poore, got hot under the collar when they […]

World famous chef, Marco Pierre White, impressed and intrigued Hospitality students at Chichester College with stories of his rise within the industry. His calm and measured attitude had students on the edge of their seats to note stern words of advice and inspirational anecdotes. Marco said: “Luck gives the opportunity and it’s the awareness of […]

Janet Murray is a freelance education journalist, writing mainly for The Guardian and well as FE Week and the TES. Jan has been freelancing for ten years. She said:  “I found I was getting really busy and having to turn down work, no self employed person wants to do that. “I thought about hiring a […]

Derby College has appointed Paul Deane as Deputy Principal – Registrar, with responsibility for the cross-College functions that impact on the learner journey. Paul, who joins Derby College from Lincoln College where he was Vice Principal – Planning and Funding,  will oversee Funding, Registry and Information Services, Student Services and Inclusion, Marketing, and IT functions […]