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Nick Burnham

SFCA Council Chair

Role

Nick became the Chair of the Council of the Sixth Form Colleges Association in October 2016. In 2012, he was appointed as Principal of Cardinal Newman College in Preston.

Contact

Email: info@sixthformcolleges.org

Sixth Form Colleges Association, 78 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ES

@SFCA_Info - April 30

At the AGM of the APPG on sixth form education this afternoon the excellent @gareth_snell was elected Chair, succeeding the excellent @rach_hopkins. We are fortunate to have such effective sixth form college champions making the case for the sector. @SOT6FC @LutonSixthForm

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@SFCA_Info - April 22

And we're also lucky to hear from Hive Strategy about how they've approached helping colleges navigate the thorny world of safeguarding students from extremism in an online world:https://t.co/ooM89VeiuR

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@SFCA_Info - April 22

On the blog as we return from the Easter break, a brilliant piece from Michael, principal @TrinityTSFA, on developing the intrinsic motivation of both staff and students through independent study.https://t.co/7heB0Uwd5X

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@SFCA_Info - April 4

Despite the demographic boom, there is no capital expansion funding for 16-19. Establishing post-16 capacity fund 2.0 should be an early priority following the spending review to ensure students get a fair deal and support the @10DowningStreet plan to 'get Britain building'. https://t.co/kzcAXS6ipK

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@SFCA_Info - April 3

The Youth Voice Census 2025 from @YEUK2012 is live now! Young people have two months to share their views on college, work, and life. Take the survey here: https://t.co/I82JbHXNpu pic.twitter.com/rIfi049rL7

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@SFCA_Info - March 28

T levels have a valuable role to play, but as @NAOorguk reports today, student numbers are set to remain low. It is therefore vital to retain medium and large AGQs such as BTECs to avoid students falling through a qualifications gap. #ProtectStudentChoicehttps://t.co/xpKaxemjfl

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@SFCA_Info - March 28

"T levels represent a vital opportunity...but they are not right for everyone". Following today's@NAOorguk report on T levels, we hope that@educationgovuk will allow medium and large AGQs to co-exist with T levels. See our full response below:https://t.co/8GfjXoLMjV

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@SFCA_Info - March 28

"T levels represent a vital opportunity...but they are not right for everyone". Following today's @NAO report on T levels, we hope that @educationgovuk will allow medium and large AGQs to co-exist with T levels. See our full response below: https://t.co/02fgbMNAUh

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@SFCA_Info - March 28

Breaking: The UK’s spending watchdog has cast doubt on the scalability of T Levels after finding student number forecasts were missed by three quarters – resulting in a near-£700m spending shortfall https://t.co/bAsvdhsjDs

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@SFCA_Info - March 25

Today, @SFCA_info CEO Bill Watkin gave evidence to the @CommonsEd FE and Skills inquiry. Bill highlighted the impact of funding pressures, the need for sufficient revenue and capital funding, and the importance of keeping BTECs. View from 11:12:05 https://t.co/tDfDJa6ooI

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@SFCA_Info - March 24

Are young people being offered the right opportunities and support to excel in their futures? Tomorrow, 10am ⏰ we'll hear from:@ASCL_UK @AwardingBodies @ukEdge @EduPolicyInst @SFCA_info @TheIFS @ucu @AoC_info Learn more👇 pic.twitter.com/ZsTviLkl4P

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

A reminder of the importance of AGQs like BTECs for learners accessing HE - alongside several other sector bodies & reps @SFCA_info we have written to continue making the case to #ProtectStudentChoice. More coverage in today’s @FEWeek👇 https://t.co/gzRXjW3wwo

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

The #ProtectStudentChoice campaign has written to the Chair of the Curriculum Assessment Review to reiterate the importance of applied general qualifications such as BTECs for progression to HE. Read the letter co-signed by our CEO @dianajbeech here 📝 https://t.co/wcAj5qb0SC

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

There was a welcome commitment in the CAR interim report to identify the quals that are needed alongside A levels & T levels. The leaders of the #ProtectStudentChoice coalition believe this should include applied quals in T level routes. Read letter here: https://t.co/Q5AwXqM9rK

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

Coverage of letter from #ProtectStudentChoice campaign to CAR in today's @FEweek: "...many students successfully combine a diploma-size AGQ with an A-level to reach higher education or skilled employment". It is really important to retain this option. https://t.co/YKyCzp0wPF

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@SFCA_Info - March 19

Our chief exec Bill, responding to the Curriculum and Assessment Review interim report: "We are pleased that today’s report underlines the importance of retaining a middle pathway between A level and T levels." #protectstudentchoice More here:https://t.co/EH7mT0HfOI

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@SFCA_Info - March 18

We agree - a dose of realism is needed with #Tlevels - they should complement #BTECs, not replace them.#ProtectStudentChoice https://t.co/LZIKoyaOS3

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@SFCA_Info - March 18

An excellent piece - @SusannaRustin is right to call for a dose of realism on T levels. The #ProtectStudentChoice remains concerned that many students will be left without a pathway if BTECs are scrapped. T levels should complement, not replace, BTECs.https://t.co/qw1lvsstp1

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@SFCA_Info - March 18

A cracking read. For far too long, policymakers of all stripes have tinkered with the supply of skills (qualifications, structures & targets) as opposed to focusing on stimulating the demand for, utilisation of and investment in skills.https://t.co/7sk0okbeaR

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@SFCA_Info - March 17

🏆 Greenhead sixth form college has been awarded its fourth consecutive ‘outstanding’ from Ofsted today https://t.co/GDRxYnZSaY

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