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English sixth-form college league tables

Friday, 16 January 2009

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New year, new you: Upgrade your life with a short course

Thursday, 8 January 2009

What will it be – an ancient form of combat or knitting for beginners? Caitlin Davies provides inspiration for learning new talents in 2009

New Year, New You: Put your green fingers to work

Thursday, 11 December 2008

If your life needs enhancing, there are plenty of courses for you

From bad to verse: South London students are fighting violent crime with their own performing arts scheme

Thursday, 6 November 2008

Fear of gun and knife crime stalks communities in our inner cities. Although official statistics show that it is still relatively rare, with knives used in 6 per cent of violent crimes and firearms in just 1 per cent, the headlines talk of a barrage of youth-on-youth knife and firearm attacks amid an increasingly violent and lawless street culture. For those communities devastated by these senseless slayings, it doesn't matter what the headlines and statistics say: they need action to counter the downward spiral of fear and hopelessness that begets only more violence and vengeance on our streets.

A-Z Of Courses: Early-years education

Thursday, 6 November 2008

Bright future: How Britain's colleges are unlocking young talent

Thursday, 6 November 2008

Colleges in England and Wales are doing life-changing work, unlocking talent in people of all ages.

Eyes on the prize: Specialist officers are giving students a better experience of sport

Thursday, 6 November 2008

When Kevin Hamblin took over as principal of Filton College in Bristol, only 14 students took part in any timetabled sporting activities and just one sports coach was employed on a part-time basis. "Those 14 did football on a Wednesday afternoon and there wasn't even a goalkeeper among them," says Hamblin.

Apprentices are victims of the credit crunch

Thursday, 9 October 2008

As the crisis deepens, students are dropping out of courses and building firms are taking on fewer apprentices.

Martin Doel: 'Fifty colleges will be raising money for Children in Need '

Thursday, 9 October 2008

It is a common refrain among education professionals that the contribution of colleges to our economic and social welfare is often overlooked, but the first Colleges Week – from 10-16 November – will swing the spotlight in their direction.

Leading Article: Help part-timers

Thursday, 2 October 2008

It is very good news that the Government finally is to look at the inequity in funding between full-time students and part-timers, who often are having to squeeze their studies around family commitments and a job.