Everyone wins when business and education work together
Once upon a time, professional educators decided what students needed to learn and taught it to them. The value of lessons in vocational skills for…
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Milton Keynes College and Aston Martin @RedBullRacing apprenticeships offer podium start for careers
Milton Keynes College and Aston Martin Red Bull Racing are offering six apprenticeships to would-be engineers seeking a life in the fastest of fast lanes…
Celebrating success where it matters
In teaching, success is measured by other people’s achievements; hardly a surprise then that the annual Students of the Year Awards is for me, and…
FE and Football – two of my favourite things
I’m sure I’m far from alone when I say it’s a bit tricky concentrating on work today as we anxiously wait for kick-off in the…
A Lordly Reminder of the Value of Part-Time Education
Barely noticed or reported on, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has released a report on the state of funding for post-school education. Not…
Britain’s Digital Future One Step Closer to Coming Home to @BletchleyPark
The Institute of Digital Technology at Bletchley Park, home of the World War Two Codebreakers, has come one step closer with news that the concept…
How the benefits system and poor advice are holding back apprenticeships
The benefits system is stopping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds from reaching their potential, because many of them just can’t afford to start an apprenticeship.…
Milton Keynes College student named Young Pastry Chef of the Year
Twenty-one year old Holly Woodman from the Claire Clark Academy at Milton Keynes College has been crowned, Young Pastry Chef of the Year. Holly prepared…
Britain’s digital future is coming home to Bletchley Park
A formidable consortium led by Milton Keynes College is announcing plans to establish an Institute of Digital Technology at Bletchley Park, home of the World…
Careers Guidance to no longer be education’s poor relation
The government recently announced its new strategy for careers guidance and it seems as though this vital but neglected area of the education landscape may…