What should the priorities be for the Skills Sector? Episode 11: #SkillsWorld LIVE

Tonight’s guests include: Kirsty Williams – Welsh Education Secretary | Angela Middleton MBE – Founder & Owner at MiddletonMurray Group | Paige Harrison – Counsellor and Wellbeing Coordinator at Stoke on Trent College | Guglielmo Ventura – Research Assistant CVER in Education and Skills at London School of Economics | Dr Rebecca Conway – Head of Policy and Strategy at Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB)

Episode 11: What should the priorities be for the Skills Sector? Thurs 7 May

A message regarding coronavirus and the most up-to-date information on education in Wales.

I would appreciate it if you could share to help inform others and, please, think twice before sharing information from other sources this weekend.https://t.co/dX8Cn1suGZ pic.twitter.com/QfxbGTwcMH

— Kirsty Williams (@wgmin_education) May 7, 2020

Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLIVE is a new radio show that builds on the popular #SkillsWorld podcast series, where Tom interviews leading figures shaping the post-compulsory education and skills systems, including apprenticeships in the UK, and across the world.

News Bulletin:

• In light of the challenges being faced by providers and employers as a result of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, ESFA are extending the transition period onto the Digital Apprenticeship service
• Low Pay Commission urges action on illegal underpayment of apprentices
• Coleg y Cymoedd rallies to support NHS in fight against COVID-19

Don’t miss Episode 12: “Why bother teaching face-to-face, if online teaching is just as successful?” Mon 11 May

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