Launched in #LoveourColleges week, this new scheme will support students to move beyond being qualified to establishing a business. When students qualify in skills such as plumbing, hairdressing, electrical installation, the Start Up coaching programme provided by the Wirral Chamber as part of their partnership with Wirral Met, will take this to …
Read More »SQA hit with 3.5 million malicious email attacks
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) suffered a surge of almost 3.5 million in December 2021 amidst a rise of Covid related email scams which spawned during Omicron, according to official figures. The data, retrieved via the Freedom of Information Act and analysed by the Parliament Street think tank, observed the …
Read More »Reforms to encourage more students to take up language GCSEs
Students will study reformed language GCSEs from 2024, following government changes to make the subjects more accessible and attractive for students, and boost take up by making it clearer what they need to know. Following a public consultation, the Department for Education has confirmed changes to French, German and Spanish …
Read More »Spire Healthcare starts search for up to 270 nurse degree apprentices
The leading private healthcare provider, Spire Healthcare, is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals. The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people …
Read More »British Dyslexia Association introduces training course for educational professionals supporting people with dyscalculia
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has announced the introduction of the BDA Level 5 Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention. The training is designed for individuals who have a professional interest in dyscalculia in order for them to become informed practitioners and teachers. It can be …
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