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Which A-level subjects recorded the highest grades in 2026?
Maths and English literature both saw a bigger increase in top A-level grades this year than the marginal rise recorded across all subjects
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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
Children in primary should learn about apprenticeships
Disadvantaged white working-class children must be taught about apprenticeships earlier than is commonly the case, experts say
UCU: No one should be left behind by digital poverty
The union is calling on the education secretary to match the commitment on digital support he made to schools today
BTECs: Williamson refuses to u-turn on January exams
The education secretary said it was important students could complete their assessments this month to progress into work opportunities
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
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
BTECs: Dismay at DfE decision on January examsÂ
Students and college leaders urge government to reconsider its decision and cancel January exams, due to start today
National lockdown: DfE says January exams will go ahead
The prime minister announced tonight that not all summer exams would go ahead – but guidance says January exams 'will go ahead as planned'
10 ways to get your 2021 off to the right start
College principal Jo Maher draws on her performance psychology background to share tips for starting the year positively
1m young people ‘locked out’ of education and training
New research calls for a £4.6bn 10-year strategy to tackle the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training
Johnson: No guarantee on school reopening date
Prime minister insists schools are safe, but does not guarantee all will reopen for in-person teaching on 18 January
Coronavirus ‘set back’ efforts to close attainment gap
Some students who got into university as a result of cancellation of exams may have been better served by HNs at college, says report
91¶¶Òõ FE people of the year: Alana Pignatiello
The make-up lecturer turned her face into that of Boris Johnson and the Queen – and showed the level of skills in FE teaching and remote delivery
2020: A whistle-stop tour of the year in FE
The year started off positively for FE with promises of funding and extra resources – but quickly went downhill from here. Here, one teacher reflects on the year
New Year’s Honours: FE and skills sector recognised
College principals and chairs, as well as representatives of the wider further education sector, are among those recognised in the New Year's Honours list
91¶¶Òõ FE people of the year: Sandra ThomsonÂ
College lecturer Sandra Thomson ensured she and others could support the NHS by making thousands of scrubs for health workers
Five family-friendly New Year’s Eve games
Whether you find yourself inside with your household or joining a virtual party this New Year's Eve, these five games are guaranteed to bring joy
Why leaders urgently need a clear decision on reopening
As rumours spread about delays to the start of term, the Association of Colleges' David Hughes reflects on what it could mean for colleges
91¶¶Òõ FE people of the year: Pete Roberts
At the beginning of 2020, this college lecturer bravely shared his story of suffering with harm OCD with the world
What are college leaders’ wishes for 2021?
Normality, collaboration and recognition from those in power: college leaders share their wishes for the new year