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As a ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation highlights the increase in sexual violence and sexual harassment in schools, experts call for more training and support to respond to the problem

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Ofqual chief Dame Glenys Stacey says exams in January will go ahead - but the situation is being monitored

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Lack of support for January exams ‘unforgivable’

The government must set out how it plans to support the 130,000 students due to sit exams in January, says Labour

Christmas: Why our students are feeding the homeless

This college has turned its popular restaurant into a takeaway for vulnerable and homeless people in the community

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The impact of the pandemic and the long-term challenges facing the economy and wider society make the role of colleges doubly important, writes Professor Alice Brown

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As David Hughes remembers lifelong learning pioneer Bob Fryer, he looks at the future of adult education funding with hope

Funding should be uncoupled from student numbers

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Colleges in hard-hit areas to benefit from mass testing

Young people in parts of London, Essex and Kent will be mass-tested to help stem the spread of the coronavirus

Meet John Cope: the man helping to revolutionise Ucas

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There is too much focus on achieving competence in skills development and not enough on ambition, writes Martin McGuire

How we can make the most of apprenticeship levy funds

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We’re proud to be playing a part in the vaccine rollout

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Campaign calls for adult learning entitlement

Former prime minister Gordon Brown is among those supporting the Right2Learn campaign, launched today