Student health - lessons in the balance
We cannot expect lecturers to be able to deal with the intricacies of healthcare being carried out on college premises without sufficient training.
The Apprenticeship Levy is live, but will others now fall through the skills gap?
This week marks a revolutionary change in the way further education is funded.
Understanding bullying
The destructive, pernicious nature of bullying is felt, to a greater or lesser extent, in all of our college and institutions.
Do you know you can negotiate your remuneration package?
College teaching professionals now have more flexibility than ever to pursue a better pay and benefits package.
The new 9-1 GCSE grades spell confusion for colleges and sixth forms
Ofqual's new 9-1 grades, appearing later this year for English and maths first, do not line up evenly with the old A* - G, so cannot be directly compared.
10 Continued Professional Development sources for College teaching Staff
Continued Professional Development is critical now more than ever for the Further Education professionals
Community cohesion and British values
People are being asked to come together for bake-offs, street parties, barbecues and picnics, to send out the clear message that what unites us is far greater than what divides us.
SFA leaving colleges and employers to strike their own deals
Currently, the SFA holds the contract with the college but moving forward, colleges and employers will make a legal agreement between themselves.
Further Education funding for 16 to 18 year olds
The IFS study into education spending released yesterday shows that age 16-18 spending was about £6 billion in England last year.
10 key things to include in a strong personal statement
Your qualifications and experience get you through the door, but the personal statement is your tool to show why you fit the role.
Is 14 too young to choose a life path?
This weekend, the Guardian questioned whether making vocational choices at 14 was too early and could be a reason for UTCs struggling to improve their GCSE results and attract students.
Developing skills and knowledge
Research into CPD over the decades has given us ever greater insight into what makes a difference to lecturing and learning.
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