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 - October 2

In this context, it doesn’t make sense for the government to defund Applied General Qualifications until destination data can be analysed and T Levels have been proven to be effective in preparing students for progression, meeting industry needs, and promoting social mobility.

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@SFCA_Info - September 29

This week, we also shared a blog from Jen @AQA, initially posted by @rethinkassessmt, on another key competency for students in higher education and in life: self-regulated learning, as exemplified by the EPQ, HPQ, and FPQ.https://t.co/y1QWF6I62Z

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@SFCA_Info - September 28

Rose Veitch, PhD student @KingsECS, wrote for us on literacy's role as a key for underserved students to unlock opportunity, and how to embed it in teaching any and all sixth form subjects. Read here:https://t.co/Db1fpMXuDB

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@SFCA_Info - September 28

Inspection season is now properly underway again. One aspect of preparing for Ofsted in FE which can seem quite mysterious is the self-assessment report: what does a good one look like? What's it for? Former inspector Steven Tucker explains in our blog:https://t.co/cJUH7MyuhO

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@SFCA_Info - September 26

Delighted to see this commitment to #raisetherate each year - sensible and evidence-based policy from @munirawilson. https://t.co/UMRvN0FINU

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@SFCA_Info - September 26

Really important issue. Government would do well to heed @RunshawCollege principal Clare Russell, who points out that: "Young carers are having to choose between claiming vital financial support to enable them to carry out their caring duties, or studying a valuable T Level." https://t.co/92z5JYca7d

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@SFCA_Info - September 22

Boosting sixth form funding and improving teacher recruitment are bigger priorities than overhauling the sixth form curriculum. Our comments in this piece by @RichardA on the prime minister's plan for a British baccalaureate: https://t.co/q8OBzOHCOS

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@SFCA_Info - September 18

Great report from #ProtectStudentChoice adds to the evidence that T Levels are an inadequate (let alone suitable) replacement for BTECs. https://t.co/y2xmQMP3Gp

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@SFCA_Info - September 15

BTECs: Reforms risk 155k students ‘falling through the gap’ | Schools Week https://t.co/u5IgODggbk < @SFCA_info warns scrapping BTECs to drive up T-level numbers is a “high risk strategy that is not supported by evidence”, & may be more likely to drive up A-level numbers instead?

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@SFCA_Info - September 15

Kacper from @pearson and @UAM_Poznan spoke at our summer conference to explain and explore the potential of AI in education, and specifically in assessment tools. His new blog is well worth reading for those who were there as well as those who weren't! https://t.co/tjsKoXXzGA

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@SFCA_Info - September 15

As always, wise words.BTEC courses are valuable & distinctive, they offer effective learning. Curriculum reform can lead to improvement through change but there is currently no obvious improvement on offer. The uncertainty is not fair on young people & teachers supporting them. https://t.co/GwKDAPN6i3

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@SFCA_Info - September 15

Please listen to @SharonLaneTEES on this.BTECs are a vital part of our education landscape, trusted by employers in the UK and around the world.They need preserving, not trashing in pursuit of some ill-informed political dogma... https://t.co/85EcUX4Kkx

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

.@RealGeoffBarton: 'We have been worried about the lack of evidence from the government on its BTEC proposals, especially on more disadvantaged sixth-formers. This data-driven report finally reveals the calamitous impact they will have.' https://t.co/v9djYf3USu

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

The @NEUnion is proud to be working with 29 other organisations in the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign.This report explains why: the futures of over 155,000 young people depend on the Government changing its plan to scrap most BTECs 👉https://t.co/xzIUj2zElA pic.twitter.com/3Q6zEz5oLt

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

Really pleased that @munirawilson and @LibDems are backing the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign - a clear alternative to government's evidence-free plan to scrap most BTECs https://t.co/EJuzCAIB77

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

The #ProtectStudentChoice campaign is delighted to have the support of @SeemaMalhotra1 and @UKLabour The commitment to pause and review the government's disastrous plan to scrap most BTECs is extremely welcome. https://t.co/tVj0LZCoPL

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

BTECs are *the* way for many learners to develop confidence and skills. I cannot understand why you would deny any learner a qualification they'll excel in. Universities & employers love BTECs too! #ProtectStudentChoice

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

Disconnected from reality: That’s the verdict of a new report from #ProtectStudentChoice on the government’s disastrous plans to scrap BTECs. Join our campaign and find out how you can get involved at https://t.co/gd8GhRiEGS pic.twitter.com/o410kXJFE6

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

We are proud to be working with 29 other organisations in the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign. This report - 'Desperate Measures' - explains why: the futures of over 155,000 young people depend on the government changing its plan to scrap most #BTECs https://t.co/It2VKZuMuW pic.twitter.com/jbHifSUBSl

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@SFCA_Info - September 14

T-levels may work for some students (👀 geographical location & sector availability) & in some sectors BUT all the issues with them + obsession with jettisoning working quals that service many including marginalised mean that too many young people will be further disenfranchised. https://t.co/24ZBSzywyB

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