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Policy 2 months ago

Association of Colleges secures £20m T Level teacher training contract

The Association of Colleges (AoC) has been awarded a £20 million contract to deliver T Level teacher training, taking over from the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) this summer. The flagship continuing professional development (CPD) programme supports further education staff in delivering these technical qualifications that form a key part of post-16 skills pathways.

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Safeguarding 2 months ago

Scottish Charities Urge Action on Online Child Safety in First 100 Days

A coalition of Scottish children’s charities is calling on the newly elected Scottish Government to prioritise child protection in its first 100 days. The organisations are demanding urgent action to safeguard children from growing online harms, highlighting the need for immediate policy interventions to protect vulnerable young people.

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Former Headteacher Banned from Teaching After £15,000 School Fraud
Schools May 19, 2026

Former Headteacher Banned from Teaching After £15,000 School Fraud

Neil Metcalf has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely by the Teaching Regulation Agency after serving a prison sentence for fraudulently obtaining £15,000 from two schools. The panel found his actions constituted serious misconduct that brought the profession into disrepute.

Learning Curve Group appoints Tracey Fletcher-Ray as new Chief Executive
Skills & Employment May 19, 2026

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.

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.