The Sixth Form Colleges Association is the established voice of dedicated sixth form education and the hub of a national network of sixth form providers.

@SFCA_Info - February 25

Thanks to superb students from @HerefordSFC @GreenheadCol and @Farnborough6th who appeared on @BBCNews at Six tonight as part of insightful piece on summer 2021 assessment with @branwenjeffreys

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@SFCA_Info - February 25

On the A level grading announcement: we're pleased to have some clarity and welcome the decision to put teachers’ professional judgement at the heart of the process, but are concerned about the logistics. Read our chief exec Bill's full response here: https://t.co/ULWMlNTbOq

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FE Week - February 23

.@billwatkin: 'The key to a successful return from this date is flexibility. Opening to all students at the same time presents a range of very significant logistical challenges, not least the requirement to test all students and staff.' https://t.co/OLapBMdaOM

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Tes Further Ed - February 23

Opening to all students at the same time presents a range of very significant logistical challenges, not least the requirement to test all students and staff, says @SFCA_info's Bill Watkin https://t.co/JMn4DdTb1w

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@SFCA_Info - February 22

"The key to a successful return from March 8th is flexibility...college leaders must have the autonomy to re-open in a way that reflects their different local circumstances and student populations”. Read our response to colleges re-opening: https://t.co/bpMxhZhObu

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@SFCA_Info - February 22

This week! Do get involved if you teach, work, or lead in a sixth form. DM for the Zoom link. https://t.co/I7uWXTkoKn

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@SFCA_Info - February 22

On the blog this week - what college boards need to do to combat racism, from the chair of governors at @talknewvic. https://t.co/T9kKbiRQNP

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@SFCA_Info - February 19

Proud to have supported this important statement - we want students back on site ASAP, but it's not clear that a mass return of all age groups at once on the 8th is sensible or safe. https://t.co/yUCasLsBht

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NGA school and trust governance #VisibleGovernance - February 19

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s expected announcement on the further opening of schools and colleges, NGA has joined with other education organisations in a statement. https://t.co/tP8nyFt11V @ASCL_UK @GMB_union @NAHTnews @NASUWT @NEUnion @SFCA_info @unisontheunion @unitetheunion https://t.co/0Z0M30oApD

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@SFCA_Info - February 17

Calling all sixth form teachers, support staff, and leaders: we're hosting an informal chat on engaging (and re-engaging) students in online learning at 7pm next Thursday, inspired by this blog. DM for the link. https://t.co/F0qyY70QmH

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@SFCA_Info - February 15

And we're also hosting a piece from @miss_mcinerney about the possibility that we will see a 'K-shaped' recovery from lockdown, with educational inequality increasing. What should politicians be thinking about to redress it? https://t.co/hkCm9eqmhx

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@SFCA_Info - February 15

This week on the blog, leaders from a group of colleges share their thoughts on the pitfalls and lessons of online learning. What stops students from engaging, and how can teachers bring them into the virtual classroom? https://t.co/eJEFEvFUyt

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Social Mobility Commission - February 12

A new report by @NEONHE shows abolishing BTECs will significantly decrease access to higher education for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. 📉⬇️ @wonkhe https://t.co/ZKTt7GGCSD

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@SFCA_Info - February 11

Essential reading for anyone not yet convinced of the need to #ProtectAGQs - the government's proposals will cut off opportunities for BAME students and those from 'left-behind' areas. https://t.co/6lwhSjgBM4

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@SFCA_Info - February 11

@LSoftLISTSERV Hello, our listserv webpage is down at the moment and we can't send out any messages. Can someone please contact me to help with this. Thanks

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@SFCA_Info - February 8

We're also sharing @realhomeworkldy's brilliant tips on research-informed homework practices, with the kind permission of @educationhubnz - relevant across countries and year groups! https://t.co/VBq37fiekN

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@SFCA_Info - February 8

While we wait for clarity on grades this year, sixth forms have to get on with admitting Year 11s as normal - without the usual information on academic performance. On the blog today, Michael Fitzsimons of @tah6thform shares his thoughts on how to proceed: https://t.co/IgVRKZPoBU

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@SFCA_Info - February 1

And in the meantime, teachers continue to face the tough task of engaging students in online learning. While it can feel like an uphill struggle, @BeckyFrancis7 says the research so far gives us reasons for optimism: https://t.co/aOF0vpPHVW

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@SFCA_Info - February 1

With exams cancelled, @ofqual and @educationgovuk have to decide on an alternative way to award A levels, GCSEs, and BTECs to students. What principles should they bear in mind? Our chief exec Bill explains on the blog: https://t.co/AFpqMynnwd

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@SFCA_Info - January 27

.@drcatheriner1 makes an important point here: while students from "left behind" areas are at a disadvantage, "a big part of improving attainment, alongside great teaching, is simply demystifying university as a concept." The result? Half of her students @EastNorfolk go to uni. https://t.co/ZPT8Pf6nkq

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