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Podcast: Don't throw the BTEC baby out with the T level bathwater

Podcast: Don't throw the BTEC baby out with the T level bathwater

Date9th Sep 2021AuthorJames KewinCategoriesPolicy and News

On 9th September 2021, SFCA's deputy chief executive James Kewin spoke to Sarah Montague on BBC Radio 4's World at One about the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign. Listen below, and learn more about the campaign here.

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Sixth Form Colleges Association

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@SFCA_Info - April 25

Today's data: 26k students on a T level. There's 280k on a BTEC or other applied general. Ministers need to face the facts and do what is now inevitable: #protectstudentchoice and keep BTECs on the table.https://t.co/LL2W7Dp1CK

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@SFCA_Info - April 23

Delighted that the fantastic @rach_hopkins was re-elected as Chair of the APPG for sixth form education yesterday. A champion of @LutonSixthForm and sixth form students across the country. Thank you Rachel! #ProtectStudentChoice pic.twitter.com/z2JOaHhwoh

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@SFCA_Info - April 22

Among this fascinating report's findings is that 74% of people agree with the #protectstudentchoice campaign that sixth form students should be able to mix and match vocational and academic subjects. With BTECs, this is possible - but under current plans, it won't be from 2026. https://t.co/g5IdAAmBba

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@SFCA_Info - April 22

Among this fascinating report's findings is that 74% of people agree with the #protectstudentchoice campaign that sixth form students should be able to mix and match vocational and academic subjects. With BTECs, this is possible - but under current plans, it won't be from 2026. https://t.co/kg9QnxgrhQ

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@SFCA_Info - April 20

🔊 FE leaders and school leaders - learn more about our professional supervision! 👇Our professional supervision gives you a safe and confidential space to talk about, and process what is going on for you at work: https://t.co/aM2zxRq2ig @AoC_info @E_T_Foundation @SFCA_info pic.twitter.com/fBIfvYg7qC

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@SFCA_Info - April 19

Great to see this in-depth analysis of the GCSE resits policy. Connects with many findings from our EEF funded practice review on this topic @EducEndowFoundn #GCSE #maths https://t.co/fTqjLQ8Ixt

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@SFCA_Info - April 18

We’ve written to schools and colleges about the arrangements for exams and assessments this year. ✉️ Share it with parents and students: https://t.co/iqe2pquAy7#Exams2024 @educationgovuk @SFCA_info @AoC_info @ASCL_UK @JCQcic @Parentkind @MumsnetTowers @thestudentroom pic.twitter.com/FohbwIptAz

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@SFCA_Info - April 18

Priority 2: Protect student choiceScrapping BTECs would be disastrous for social mobility and the economy, and could leave 155,000 students without a suitable study programme. We call on all parties to #ProtectStudentChoice.Read more: https://t.co/Faesq5RmJI pic.twitter.com/JKHcP6AIxs

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@SFCA_Info - April 16

Teaching students with GCSE, AS, A levels or assessments next month? 📝 Make sure they’re prepared by sharing our student guide with them: ⬇️ https://t.co/REjqtJjuPi#Exams2024 @ASCL_UK @AoC_Info @JCQcic @SFCA_Info @educationgovuk pic.twitter.com/QCI9tvVWK8

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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 21

Our statement on the defunding of creative and production tech BTECs. 👇https://t.co/ywsyAihntL @educationgovuk must retain these widening participation routes to creative careers and #ProtectStudentChoice @PearsonBTECAppr @SFCA_info pic.twitter.com/8ToFC1Axco

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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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