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Skills & Employment 4 weeks ago

Learning Curve Group appoints Tracey Fletcher-Ray as new Chief Executive

National training provider Learning Curve Group has appointed Tracey Fletcher-Ray as its new Chief Executive Officer, filling the vacancy left by Brenda McLeish's departure earlier this year. The leadership change comes at a critical time for the skills sector as it navigates post-16 education reforms and apprenticeship provision across England.

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Third of University Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Spark Social Unrest
Skills & Employment May 18, 2026

Third of University Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Spark Social Unrest

A King's College London survey reveals that one in three university students believe artificial intelligence will cause job losses severe enough to trigger civil unrest. The poll also highlights that students are among the heaviest users of AI technology, with 77% using it regularly compared to 46% of workers.

Ofsted weighs replacement of faulty evidence system after data losses
Policy May 18, 2026

Ofsted weighs replacement of faulty evidence system after data losses

Ofsted is considering replacing its evidence-gathering system following persistent technical failures that have resulted in inspection evidence being wiped. The move comes as the inspectorate faces scrutiny over the reliability of its digital infrastructure and the impact on schools and colleges.

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Cumbria
Social Care May 17, 2026

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Cumbria

Last week, I launched my biggest survey yet of England’s children: The Big Future. But surveying children was not enough. I knew I wanted to continue to speak to, and crucially hear from, England’s children personally.  I began that work in Cumbria, at Hadrian’s Wall. I will end it at Land’s End. Ov...

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff
Education May 17, 2026

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty join opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministryThe families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of Cambridge to drop proposals to run staff training courses for Riyadh’s defence mini...