Reforming Systems Is Not Enough: Is Capability the Missing Factor in Apprenticeship Reform?

This is hardly surprising. Apprenticeships enjoy broad political and public support because they are associated with economic growth, social mobility and productivity, while helping employers address workforce needs. Yet…

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Are We Training Nominees to Pass Inspection or to Lead Quality?

Of course, nominees need to understand inspection. They need to understand the framework, know how inspection works, understand what evidence inspectors will explore and be able to help their organisation present its…

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Protest leaders urge French pupils to keep barricading their schools

"Today we're at the negotiating table, we're able to negotiate with the government," Pierre Sourzat of Les Lycéens told France Info television. "We're in a power struggle and we still need to call for continued…

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NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November

Consultant doctors, who earn an average of £152,000 a year inclusive of overtime and merit awards, will stage a two-day walkout on 25 and 26 November, as hospitals gear up for the extra pressures winter brings. On those…

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Thawed chicken to non-stick pans, we answered your food and kitchen safety questions

The Filter US is your guide to buying fewer, better and more sustainable things. We're here to answer your shopping quandaries (like which saucepan is best for cooking single serving meals ), tell you which tinned fish…

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Bigger does not always mean better in hospital care | Letter

In my area the quality of care has already been called into question at the largest local unit, and directing mothers to chance their luck there seems to be an undeserved reward. Likewise a nearby large trust has had the…

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Young Workers need new skills for a new age

That’s the call made by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the global body for health and safety professionals based in the UK. It comes in the weeks before Alan Milburn is expected to announce his…

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Former Kirklees College adult student announced as a winner at Kirklees Adult Learner Awards

Sanaa was able to celebrate her success with members of the Kirklees College teaching staff during the ceremony held at the University of Huddersfield. Background to Sanaa’s journey at Kirklees College Before starting…

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Ciphr updates sexual harassment eLearning as employers face tougher prevention duty from 30 October

The Employment Rights Act 2025 raises that bar. Acas says employers will need to take every step that’s reasonable for their organisation and focus on prevention rather than only responding to incidents. Those steps also…

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BMet Champions Human Element in Tech with Landmark ‘HI in AI’ Conference

Held deliberately during Birmingham Tech Week, the event brought together high-profile employers and around 100 16-to-19-year-old students across the college – from BMet’s Greater Birmingham Professional Services Academy…

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