The FE Staff Colleges most need to hear from may be the Least Likely to take part

Yet only 38% believe action will be taken as a result of an employee survey. That gap is an interesting one that can tell us quite a bit. Specifically, it suggests that FE employees remain deeply committed to their…

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UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees who were told to study Russian

Ukrainian children who were forced to seek refuge in the UK after Vladimir Putin's invasion in 2022 say it was "insulting" that their teachers suggested they study Russian in the absence of a GCSE in Ukrainian.…

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'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon

The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner. These cancers are often found only after they have spread. The tests look for proteins or fragments of…

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New Ukrainian GCSE to help Young People Preserve their Heritage

Qualification will help pupils preserve their language and cultural heritage while opening doors to future opportunities. Backed by Government and developed by AQA, the GCSE strengthens educational ties between the UK…

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Give us all a share of Rolls-Royce’s profits | Brief letters

You say the Rothbury estate covers "an area the size of Athens" ( Wildlife Trusts hit £30m target to buy and rewild huge Northumberland estate, 30 October ). When did you move to measuring land area in terms of the Greek…

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‘The nipple touch of doom’: what is sad nipple syndrome and what causes it?

The sudden onset of a sinking, upsetting feeling due to nipple stimulation is anecdotally known as Sad Nipple Syndrome (SNS) , and for Sandra, it can be triggered by something as commonplace as putting on a shirt. "I was…

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Portland Charity CEO Dr Mark Dale receives MBE at Investiture

Mark received his medal from Princess Anne, The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on , proudly joined by his wife Elaine and his sisters Rosemary and Helen. The honour was announced in the King’s Birthday Honours earlier…

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Affinity Workforce Solutions takes up space at EdCity education innovation hub

EdCity brings together education organisations, charities, academy trusts and technology providers under one roof. This is the first time Affinity Workforce has had a presence at the hub. The move gives the business a…

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South and City College Birmingham Apprentice speaks at WMCA Autumn Conference 2026

On 23 September, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) brought together employers, SMEs and education providers at Millennium Point to discuss the region’s plans for energy, the transition to net zero and the…

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New Jisc framework helps leaders make the right decisions on AI adoption

Jisc’s leading AI in colleges and universities strategic framework has been developed collaboratively with members to support further and higher education leaders as they make impactful strategic decisions to enhance the…

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