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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Devolution of adult skills funding: what providers need to know

For colleges and training providers, understanding who commissions provision, what their priorities are and how funding can be used is becoming an essential part of curriculum and business planning. A recent announcement…

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Ruth Sutherland CBE announced as next Chair of Council at University of Salford

Ruth will take up the position on , bringing extensive leadership, governance and charitable sector experience to the University. The Chair of Council leads the University’s governing body and provides oversight of its…

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NCG Learners Develop Leadership Skills at Unloc Conference

The event brought together learners from Carlisle College, Kidderminster College, Lewisham College, Newcastle College, Newcastle Sixth Form College, Southwark College and West Lancashire College to take part in a packed…

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NCG Joins National Discussions on Skills and Employment at Labour Party Conference 2026

The panels explored the vital role colleges play as anchor institutions, connecting national priorities with local delivery while supporting learners, employers and communities and driving growth across the country.…

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