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Reshuffle: 15 facts about new education ministers

Three MPs from the class of ’24 have joined the education ministerial team – here’s what you need to know about them

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 505

Val Shawcross Chair of Governors, Croydon College Start date: August 2025 Previous Job: Chief Executive, Crystal Palace Park Interesting fact: Val was leader of Croydon Council in the 1990’s, and a London Assembly member in its formative years. She went on to become Deputy Mayor for Transport until she retired from full time politics in […]

Ellen Thinnesen named as new FE Commissioner

The Education Partnership North East CEO will take the reins from Shelagh Legrave in January

Spotlight on excellence: Nominations now open for the Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards, celebrating outstanding employers and providers with national recognition, a parliamentary reception, and the legendary Gala Dinner.

New principal takes the reins at Cumbrian college

Kendal College confirms appointment of Jason Turton

Rob May appointed as new Innovate Awarding MD

The former City & Guilds manager has been appointed to head up the awarding body arm of the Lifetime Group

A-level results 2025: Top grades rise slightly again this year

Ofqual says results rise could be because this year’s cohort made ‘better post-16 choices’

New principal takes the helm at ‘outstanding’ London college

Incoming boss Marta Gajewska vows to ‘keep raising the bar’

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 504

Karen Dorow Charity CEO and College Principal, Lifeworks Charity Ltd Start date: June 2025 Previous Job: Head of College, Lifeworks Charity Ltd Interesting fact: Karen says nothing has made her feel quite as old, or proud, as seeing her daughter now teach the same travel, tourism and aviation course that she taught when she started […]