Good luck to Redmaids' High School GDST in the International category of tonight’s Tes magazine school awards 2018 #TesAwards10, sponsored by British Council. Also to other nominated Bristol schools Victoria Park Primary School Knowle DGE E-ACT Venturers' Academy

Charles Searle Ofsted speaking HOLEX - ACL providers performance is good and improving. But no room for complacency.

On my way to the LEAFEA national meeting in London to talk about family learning. Here is the link to pre-conference reading for delegates learningandwork.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #familylearning #communityeducation

Wonderful to see so many people taking part in today's #EAEAconf focussing on improving and widening outreach and access in adult education. Follow along⬇️

This starts in a few minutes unionlearn.org.uk/event/2020/adu…

New report launched by Learning and Work Institute this morning focussing on the need to support the long-term unemployed back into work. Adult learning and retraining will be vital to this recovery.

Award nominations for #FestivalofLearning2021 are open! Which inspiring adult learners, tutors, learning provision or employers will you put forward for an award?

There is a huge pool of undiscovered talent and skills amongst adults but more funding and ease of access is needed to release it David Hughes CBE Association of Colleges (AoC) AELP

£76 billion for Department for Education to: 📈Drive economic growth through skills ⚖️Levelling up productivity 📥Supporting people into work Welcomed focus on skills and retraining in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, vital for supporting people back into work.

Some welcome details on capital for colleges, 16-19 growth, investment in Level 3 for adults & higher tech too. Modest but steps forward. Nothing on adult rates or TPS grants

Spending review speed read: What is in it for FE and skills? feweek.co.uk/2020/11/25/spe… via FE Week

So what does the #SpendingReview mean for FE and skills? We've published a thorough guide on @tesfenews with all of the key points you need to know and crucially, the reactions to the announcements from sector leaders tes.com/news/chancello…

📝Understanding evidence use in adult learning and skills Funded by Department for Education, this project looked to better understand how organisations across the adult learning and skills sector engage with and use research to inform decision making. learningandwork.org.uk/resources/rese…

'The government should produce an FE green paper collaboratively with the sector, not a rushed white paper' writes Stephen Evans, chief executive Learning and Work Institute bit.ly/3qvcUrq

Nominations are open until 9 February! #lovetolearn

Don't forget to nominate an individual learner, tutor, employer or provider for a #FestivalofLearning2021 award. We're looking for inspirational stories to showcase and celebrate✨👏 Deadline 9 February⏱️

‼️⏱️ONE MONTH TO GO!⏱️‼️ You still have until 9 February to nominate for #FestivalofLearning2021. 🗣️✉️Tell us about inspirational tutors, providers, employers or individuals that have used education to change their lives and the lives of others... festivaloflearning.org.uk/2021-nominatio…