Jacqui Smith speech at Parliamentary reception for WorldSkills UK

It’s a real pleasure and an honour to be here today and to be able to welcome colleagues and partners, employers, educators, family members and most importantly, Team UK here to Parliament. It’s a brilliant opportunity…

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Foamy war? St Andrews students play out modern take on ancient ritual

For 600 years, first-year students have taken part in the ritual of thanking older students for mentoring them through their first few weeks of university life. Traditionally, freshers would give their elders a pound of…

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Young people face education and training “cliff edge” – Andy Burnham is right that the country’s NEETs crisis is an “economic catastrophe and moral failure”

Office for National Statistics data shows there are almost a million people aged 16 to 24 NEETs which the prime minister said reflected a “generation being denied its chance to get on in life”. He said an education…

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The 2027 International e-Assessment Awards are open for entry

Entries are now open, with free entry available across all categories until . Now in their 11th year, the Awards recognise the individuals, teams and organisations making a real difference to how assessment is designed…

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From awareness to action: How New City College is developing independent and safeguarded students

Through its Tutorial and Enrichment Model, the College has embedded safeguarding and personal development across the learner experience, giving students regular opportunities to explore issues affecting young people and…

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Orbital South Colleges lecturers showcase pioneering research into inclusive education

The Including Croydon project is a partnership between LSBU and the Croydon Education Partnership, bringing together teacher-researchers to explore ways of improving inclusive practice. The event celebrates those in the…

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Lift College partners with Tutors & Exams to give online GCSE and A Level learners a guaranteed place to sit their exams

What the partnership means for learners Sitting exams as a private candidate has historically been one of the hardest parts of studying outside a school or college. Learners have often had to find a centre themselves…

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Mohammed wins T Level Learner of the Year Award

As BSDC marks national T Levels Week (19 th -23 rd October), Mohammed’s success highlights the real-world impact of the qualification on students and employers alike. Mohammed, who recently achieved the Digital Support…

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Telford College to broaden its range of T Levels

The college now has over 200 students studying T Levels in areas such as health and science, IT and digital, business and administration, education and childcare, engineering and manufacturing. There are also plans to…

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Trainee chefs at The Sheffield College sharpen culinary skills after international prize trip

Three catering students have returned from a week-long study trip to Hong Kong which the team won at this year’s Zest Quest Asia competition. Now Amos Peck, 18, Destiny Breeze, 18, and Luke Swift, 18, will showcase their…

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