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Registration opens for UK’s biggest national skills competition

The hunt for the UK’s top technical skills talent has begun with registrations now open for the WorldSkills UK national competitions

MOVERS & SHAKERS: EDITION 416

Kelle McQuade Chief Operating Officer, Training Qualifications UK Start date: February 2023 Previous Job: Head of End PointAssessment, Training Qualifications UK Interesting fact: In equal measure, Kelle loves the entire back catalogue of Cher, running and her miniature dachshund Eric Andy Brown Interim chief executive, Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Start date: February 2023 […]

No10 seeks senior delivery adviser for skills

Number 10 is looking for a new senior delivery adviser to lead on skills and post-18 education. The role is part of the “delivery unit”, which was re-established last year to deliver on the prime minister’s top priorities which include education, jobs, and skills. The person selected will be responsible for ensuring the government hits […]

Providers shelve courses as students shun T Levels

Research also warns transition programme will not provide a flow of learners

OfS proposes register of ‘personal relationships’ between staff and students

Non-disclosure agreements also face ban in cases of harassment and sexual misconduct

Former top DfE skills civil servant joins PwC

Paul Kett joins accounting giant after serving 6 years in the civil service

Third ‘outstanding’ in a row for Catholic sixth form college

Inspectors praise culture of ‘continuous improvement’, alongside ‘passionate and committed’ governors and ‘high-quality’ education

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 414

Sally Burtonshaw Associate Director Education, Public First Start date: February 2023 Previous Job: Head of Policy, London Higher Interesting fact: Sally is a keen skier and qualified ski instructor who enjoys nothing more than a blue bird day in the mountains

WorldSkills UK names squad for Lyon 2024

Young competitors in skills areas from beauty therapy to cyber security are one step closer to representing the UK at WorldSkills Lyon next year