further education

Why tradespeople make great FE trainers

Nikki Carthy shares her journey from site to classroom – describing how powerful real‑world experience can be when it’s passed on to the next generation. For Curriculum Manager and former FE trainer at Leeds College of Building University Centre, Nikki Carthy, a career in education wasn’t part of the plan. But after 18 years in […]

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93% of adults say construction is “vital” to improving life

The Department for Education has conducted research into public attitudes to the construction industry as part of two campaigns aimed at recruiting more people into the sector: Teach in Further Education and Skills for Life. The poll of 2000 adults found overwhelming public support for the construction industry, with 93% saying it is vital to […]

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