Nicki Clarke

The launch of the National Year of Reading is the perfect opportunity to remind everyone that AQA has introduced five new additional texts to our A-level English Literature specifications, which will be available for first teaching in September 2025. These reflect our commitment to ensure that current and future generations of young people have an opportunity to experience a diverse, balanced, and inclusive English Literature curriculum. Find out more here > https://lnkd.in/e3uUSjex

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In a rapidly evolving jobs market, access to adult education is more important than ever. City College Plymouth offers sector-focused, flexible training for adults looking to upskill or reskill. View our latest guide: https://lnkd.in/eNXzZXJP #WeAreOurStudents #SkillsForLife #AdultSkills

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Warwickshire County Council (WCC), through the Warwickshire Skills Hub, continues to strengthen the bridge between education and employment. The latest Industry Insights Session brought together careers leaders and major employers to share sector-specific knowledge and workforce trend, empowering schools to better prepare students for future careers. This initiative is part of WCC’s ongoing commitment to: • Equip educators with real-time labour market insights • Foster collaboration between schools and local industry • Support long-term economic growth through skills development. Read more about how WCC is enabling impactful careers education in our monthly business newsletter: https://orlo.uk/heDwC

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Colleges combine on 'landmark' skills alliance “This partnership will only build on the strength of our educational institutions, creating even more potential for innovation and economic growth.” Education providers have joined forces in a “game-changing” £433 million alliance. Ten learning hubs have formed Colleges for North East England. Bosses say the move “signals a new era of collaboration, ambition and action to address the region’s most pressing skills challenges and opportunities”. They add the organisation – which includes Bishop Auckland College, Derwentside College and Gateshead College – will “drive economic growth, advance social justice and foster innovation”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exKW-yJ8 Kim McGuinness The North East Combined Authority Education Partnership North East Sunderland College Northumberland College Hartlepool Sixth Form College East Durham College Newcastle College New College Durham Tyne Coast College Jon R. Shaun Hope Ellen Thinnesen OBE David A. Andy Broadbent Toni Rhodes Scott Bullock Chris Todd Alison Maynard

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The latest phase of the government’s early years recruitment campaign will focus on increasing the number of male educators working in early years settings, the Department for Education has announced. Neil Leitch, CEO of the Early Years Alliance, said: “The early years is where our future citizens are nurtured and created, and anyone who understands children and child development will know that this important work belongs to everyone, not just women. As such, we welcome the government's efforts to attract more male early years educators into the profession. “That said, as we have always argued, improving recruitment into the early years can only ever be part of the picture; much more must be done to ensure we are able to retain quality early years staff if we are have any chance of tackling the workforce crisis once and for all. With government-funded places set to account for as much as 80% of early years provision once the entitlement expansion is fully rolled out, this means ensuring that early years settings receive the level of funding needed to pay staff wages that reflect the vital role early educators play in a child’s development.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3Hdjujm

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