What the Budget Means for Tutors

The increase, announced by Chancellor John Healey on 28 October, will allow individuals to receive up to £3,000 of qualifying trading and miscellaneous income tax-free each year. Importantly, the change is not restricted…

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‘Mixed picture’ for social mobility as Brits climb career ladder yet can’t afford a home

Educational mobility has improved over recent decades, with people from non-graduate families having a much better chance of gaining degrees since 1991. Though the pace of improvement has begun to level out – potentially…

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Welsh education group opens Cheshire office amid rising demand

The move marks another step in the business’ growth from a specialist recruitment agency into a wider education support provider, offering Initial Teacher Training, Alternative Provision and Children’s Residential Care…

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BSDC launches college-led podcast on education and employment

The podcast explores the connection between learning and real-world career development, making it a valuable resource for employers, educators, parents, adult learners and those interested in workforce development. Each…

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SELECT teams up with Luceco Group to help small businesses across Scotland with new £18,000 Powering Potential apprentice funding initiative

The country’s largest construction trade association has teamed up with the market-leading manufacturer to unveil the Powering Potential initiative, which will see three SELECT member firms receive £6,000 each to help…

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Full house for education workshop at Refugee Sanctuary Scotland as Dr Carly McNamara inspires future students

Last week’s event brought together individuals eager to learn more about Scotland’s further and higher education system and the opportunities it can create. The session was delivered by Dr Carly McNamara , founder and…

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East Sussex College named joint top FE language provider in the South East

The College shares the top position in the South East with Chichester College and is only bettered by New College Durham nationally in EL Gazette UK’s Language School Rankings 2026-27. The latest recognition reflects the…

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How Salford helped Irwin Mitchell build AI expertise from within

For Irwin Mitchell LLP, one of the UK’s leading law firms, the answer wasn’t simply to buy off-the-shelf software or outsource specialist expertise. Instead, the firm wanted to build its own in-house capability, creating…

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From Writing Off to Reaching Out? Government Plans for Young People on Health-Related Benefits

Nearly one million young people are currently NEET , continuing an upward trend over the last 5 years. The reality is that the status quo is not delivering for too many young people. The current system risks writing…

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Where Will Qualified Teaching Assistants Come From?

This year’s count, published last month, is worth reading for the line underneath. Teacher numbers fell by 1,900 full-time equivalents, to 466,400. Teaching assistant numbers rose by 6,200, to 295,200. Support staff as a…

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