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Virtual Natspec games prove a hit

Students enjoyed some of their “best experiences” at the first fully virtual Natspec Games last week. Organisers are even...

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£80m rebuild puts troubled college’s merger on hold

A multi-million-pound redevelopment which put a college’s finances at “significant risk” has now delayed its much-needed merger. Richmond-upon-Thames College...

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Third of apprentice assessors have never awarded a certificate

More than one-third of organisations signed up to deliver apprenticeship assessments are yet to award any certificates, FE Week...

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Fraser Whieldon
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DfE seeks local authorities for ‘pupil premium plus’ extension into FE

The government is on the hunt for local authorities to take part in a £3 million pilot to extend...

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Sixth form students’ art exhibit tackles fake news

More than 250 students at 58 colleges will have their work on the theme of ‘Fake News’ published in...

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Fraser Whieldon
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High-street names cite cost as they exit apprenticeship training market

Several major retailers have turned their backs on delivering their own apprenticeship training, with one blaming the costs of...

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Fraser Whieldon
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Independence questions as Williamson ally put forward for Ofqual job

Gavin Williamson has put forward his own policy adviser to be the next chief regulator of Ofqual, prompting warnings...

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HR T Level ‘ceased’

A new human resources T Level has been pulled from the flagship qualifications’ rollout after no awarding organisations could...

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Movers and Shakers

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 358

Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving. Lesley Shepperson, Trustee, VTCT Start date: June 2021 Concurrent job:...

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