Secondary
Monday
11th Jan 2021
Why DfE must tread carefully on qualifications reform
Government needs to consider the sometimes conflicting interests of employers, students and others, says David Hughes
BTEC debacle shows we are still too often forgotten
Despite some progress being made, further education is still being sidelined – and the recent announcements on BTECs are one example, says Phil Sayles
Why colleges are the key to a fairer, greener economy
Colleges produce educated, skilled and adaptable people – and they are vital in tackling inequality, says Liz McAreavey
Friday
8th Jan 2021
BTECs: Almost 60% of colleges cancel January examsÂ
EXCLUSIVE: 91¶¶Òõ analysis shows most English colleges have cancelled this month’s exams after DfE gave them the choice
Return to college campuses postponed
Scotland’s FE minister says the new plan reflects the threat posed by the new strain of the coronavirus
Who is eligible to attend college during lockdown?
Students who have difficulty engaging with remote education – for example, because they lack a device – on the DfE’s list
Lockdown: Government publishes apprenticeship guidance
Earlier today, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education promised it will give the sector three months’ notice of any changes
DfE updates lockdown guidance for FE
With colleges closed for most face-to-face provision, the government has updated its guidance for FE
Wednesday
6th Jan 2021
BTECs: More colleges cancel January exams
The DfE told colleges it was their decision whether to go ahead with January exams – a growing number have cancelled them
BTECs: Students can sit at later date, says Pearson
Pearson assures BTEC students that they will not be disadvantaged if they are unable to sit exams this January
Tuesday
5th Jan 2021
BTECS: Petition against January exams reaches 100,000
Metro mayors join calls for Btec and other vocational exams this month to be cancelled
BTECs: ‘It’s not safe for us to take these exams’
One student begs Gavin Williamson to do a U-turn on January exams – and calls out what he sees as a disregard for vocational students