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The FE Week Podcast: Kickstart, 2022 exams and new ministers

In our first episode, we're joined by the Rt Hon Anne Milton and Ali Hadawi

In our first episode, we're joined by the Rt Hon Anne Milton and Ali Hadawi

FE Week Podcast

Hosted by Shane Chowen

1 Oct 2021, 19:02

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In this week’s episode, former skills minister Anne Milton and Central Bedfordshire College CEO Ali Hadawi give their take on the failing Kickstart programme, the 2022 exams announcements and what the HE/FE ministerial split means for the sector.

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