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Changing Perceptions of Skills

Jan Hodges speaking in Tunisia as part of the Skills for Employability Programme.

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Government gives green light to 12 new Studio Schools

Studio Schools are a new concept in education and designed for 14-19 year olds of all abilities. These small schools for 300 students feel more like a workplace than a school, with a 9am-5pm working day and year round opening.

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Jan Hodges, Edge CEO contributes to Education Britain report

Education and business leaders share their vision in a report published by The Education Foundation. The report includes what’s important, what works and what is next for education in the UK

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Exeter College wins Edge Award

The unique partnership between the city’s college and Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has been awarded a prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning.

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Changing Perceptions of Skills

Jan Hodges speaking in Tunisia as part of the Skills for Employability Programme.

Read story

Government gives green light to 12 new Studio Schools

Studio Schools are a new concept in education and designed for 14-19 year olds of all abilities. These small schools for 300 students feel more like a workplace than a school, with a 9am-5pm working day and year round opening.

Read story

Exeter College wins Edge Award

The unique partnership between the city’s college and Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has been awarded a prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning.

Read story

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VQ Day 2011

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VQ Day 2012 has been confirmed and will be taking place on Wednesday 20 June 2012.  Details will be on the VQ Day website soon!

Thirteen UTCs across the country have been given the go-ahead by Michael Gove

The Government has today taken a crucial step in supporting University Technical Colleges (UTCs).  Read more on the UTC website

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Partner updates

World Skills UK

WorldSkills UK competitions: Open for entries.  Visit worldskillsuk.org today and take a look at this year's competition offer and latest news. The deadline for entries to this year's competitions is 15 March 2012.

AoC

Congratulations to Exeter College who has been awarded the AoC Beacon Award for Practical and Teaching and Practical Learning, sponsored by us here at Edge!  Well done to all the students and staff involved.

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