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Podcast: Why we need to #ProtectStudentChoice

Podcast: Why we need to #ProtectStudentChoice

Date17th Aug 2021AuthorJames KewinCategoriesPolicy and News

On 14th August 2021, SFCA's deputy chief executive James Kewin spoke to Ayesha Hazarika on Times Radio about the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign. Listen below, and learn more about the campaign here.

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@SFCA_Info - April 16

From interleaving to cognitive load, lots of us know a little about the science of learning. But how do we apply it in a new context? @hood_nina's lovely blog for @educationhubnz looks at the earliest years, but it's relevant to sixth form teachers too!https://t.co/ZA1tj54ZPU

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@SFCA_Info - April 12

Looking for a way to help students prepare for exams? Our student checklist contains information on what they need to do before an exam and what they can and can’t take into an exam hall. ️⬇️ https://t.co/t2OFOPgsOT#Exams2024 @TheExamsOffice @JCQcic @ASCL_UK @SFCA_Info pic.twitter.com/5Kw5fSKEAc

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@SFCA_Info - April 4

At our college, we strive to give every student the best possible education. That’s why we’re supporting @SFCA_info’s call for all political parties to adopt six key priorities going into the next general election.Read more here: https://t.co/Qt0D5b9Rgv pic.twitter.com/OmuSWqLmfd

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@SFCA_Info - March 28

Schools - results for new VTQ Technical Awards will be issued to students for the first time this year. Find out more in our updated schools and colleges guide: https://t.co/ZJADrYybnA pic.twitter.com/U8VTCO0Op6

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@SFCA_Info - March 22

Amid scepticism, including from us, about the "Advanced British Standard", it's worth revisiting why broadening the sixth form curriculum is nonetheless a vital aim. The model @schooltruth and @teacherhead put forward here is well worth a look. https://t.co/5TgiMQDcTC

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@SFCA_Info - March 22

A class act - we wish you well @RealGeoffBarton - it has been a pleasure working with you. You have been an outstanding leader of @ASCL_UK, fighting the good fight and doing so with warmth and humanity. https://t.co/7X85j9r96R

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

.@FranklinGrimsby is unusual for a sixth form college in the scale of its community learning provision, which is central to their mission to challenge inequality. The head of adult learning explains in a new blog how they came to this award-winning work:https://t.co/UqKBj3UBVD

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

Schools - results for new VTQ Technical Awards will be issued to students for the first time this year. Find out more in our updated schools and colleges guide: https://t.co/ZJADrYybnA pic.twitter.com/U8VTCO0Op6

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

Our response to the @educationgovuk consultation on the Advanced British Standard is below - "A new top-down reform of sixth form education is not a high priority for our members, particularly as the last top-down reform is still being implemented".https://t.co/DPYz3kk5Rc

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

Government plans for a new advanced British standard qualification will create a 'blunt choice' between academic and vocational routes for pupils and add to uncertainty over post-16 options, leaders have warned @NAHTnews @ASCL_UK @SFCA_infohttps://t.co/UkVGNMrD0X

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

Government plans for a new advanced British standard qualification will create a 'blunt choice' between academic and vocational routes for pupils and add to uncertainty over post-16 options, leaders have warned @NAHTnews @ASCL_UK @SFCA_infohttps://t.co/UkVGNMrD0X

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

RSFC has announced a pioneering collaboration with @Cambridge_Uni & @UniofOxford. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with these institutions marks a significant milestone for both the college and the borough of Rochdale. Read more here: https://t.co/G9ogqHFWyL #OneRSFC pic.twitter.com/r6rkl6IITo

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

We are thrilled to announce our recent accomplishment of receiving an Outstanding grade from OFSTED (January 2024). 🌍✨Reflecting on Big Creative Academy’s unwavering commitment to supporting young people from diverse backgrounds into the creative arts! ✅ pic.twitter.com/OPrZW2gtwy

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

🏆 St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College in Wigan has been awarded a second ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, seven years after its first grade onehttps://t.co/aZv3q3QffT https://t.co/aZv3q3QffT

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@SFCA_Info - March 19

🏆 St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College in Wigan has been awarded a second ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, seven years after its first grade onehttps://t.co/aZv3q3QffT https://t.co/aZv3q3QffT

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@SFCA_Info - March 15

Want to support your Y12/13 pupils on the road to uni?Join the Dots is our free programme which supports students in the run up to uni, with the opportunity to study with a PhD coach if they attend one of our partner unis.To find out more enquire today https://t.co/ctcbB9DlpD pic.twitter.com/WKX0WE6hmR

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@SFCA_Info - March 15

A visit from Jonathan Duff @RD_EofE Regional Director, for the East of England was a great opportunity to show the fantastic investment at @EastNorfolk and our hardworking students and staff! @SFCA_info @greatyarmouthbc @educationgovuk pic.twitter.com/qIF50kIDKh

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@SFCA_Info - March 15

A visit from Jonathan Duff @RD_EofE Regional Director, for the East of England was a great opportunity to show the fantastic investment at @EastNorfolk and our hardworking students and staff! @SFCA_info @greatyarmouthbc @educationgovuk pic.twitter.com/qIF50kIDKh

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@SFCA_Info - March 14

We are thrilled to announce our recent accomplishment of receiving an Outstanding grade from OFSTED (January 2024). 🌍✨Reflecting on Big Creative Academy’s unwavering commitment to supporting young people from diverse backgrounds into the creative arts! ✅ pic.twitter.com/OPrZW2gtwy

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@SFCA_Info - March 14

It is #YoungCarersActionDay and we’ve launched the Young Carers Covenant which sets out how together we can protect the futures of over one million young carers across the UK Show your support and sign the covenant today! ✍️ https://t.co/FdFOmgQ9NW pic.twitter.com/fwH4LZcgA8

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