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 - April 9

Delighted to see @EmmaHardyMP is returning to her role as shadow FE and universities minister - a stalwart supporter of sixth form colleges and #RaiseTheRate and a joy to work with.

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branwen jeffreys - April 9

So this is a shout out to #BTEC students @AoC_info @SFCA_info who’ve been waiting to find out about grades this year - more details still to follow but in England and Wales will broadly follow same pattern - teacher estimation of grade - possibly teachers ranking students

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Bill Watkin - April 8

Reports of re-opening are premature....⁦@SFCA_info⁩ colleges, like so many others, making maximum use of online learning and pastoral support for as long as it takes https://t.co/1i92VBZdzI

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NewVIc - April 7

Our @newvicsport Sports Academy have been shortlisted for the @TeachingAwards FE Team of the Year! The annual awards celebrates exceptional teachers, founded in 1998 to recognise the life-changing impact inspirational staff have on the lives of the young people they work with 🙌 https://t.co/IpWawATDnv

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@SFCA_Info - April 6

We look forward to working with @RLong_Bailey in her new role as shadow education secretary. The main priority for the sixth form sector is helping students and staff through the #Covid_19 crisis. Four other key priorities for the sector can be found here: https://t.co/nkp1Xo5yR3

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James Frith - April 6

Top bloke and one of the nicest people in politics. Wishing you a speedy recovery @tony4rochdale https://t.co/Xn6K2fPu7j

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@SFCA_Info - April 3

Plans from @ofqual for grading A levels and GCSEs this summer "place the minimum burden on teachers while investing maximum faith in their professional judgement” says @SFCA_info CEO Bill Watkin: https://t.co/GIbKy4Eyk2

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@SFCA_Info - April 3

.@ofqual has just issued guidance on calculated grades replacing summer A level and GCSE exams. Response from @SFCA_info along with a summary of the main proposals and a grading field guide can be found here: https://t.co/vcPjmbeNn2

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Department for Education - March 31

.@PHE_uk has published new advice for parents and carers focused on looking after the #mentalhealth and wellbeing of children and young people. Read the full guidance: https://t.co/Ch2epHy0i2 #coronavirus #StayHomeSaveLives https://t.co/mqP438tQyc

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Department of Health and Social Care - March 31

⚠️ Coronavirus: anyone can get it, anyone can spread it. ⚠️ 🏡 Stay home. 🏥 Protect the NHS. 💙 Save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives | #coronavirus https://t.co/rLBwytbUaz

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@SFCA_Info - March 24

The right decision from @RishiSunak @hmtreasury to postpone spending review planned for June. The short term priority must be to get the country through the current crisis. #StayHomeSaveLives

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@SFCA_Info - March 23

We are updating our summary of government guidance to sixth form colleges on #coronavirusUK multiple times a day as we learn more about closures, exams, funding etc. You can find the latest information here: https://t.co/CWjCb0r5gG

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Gavin Williamson - March 23

Thank you to the teachers and staff in schools across the country this morning - you are part of our vital front line in the fight against coronavirus. Help schools to focus on the children who need a place most, and keep your kids at home if you can. #StayHomeSaveLives https://t.co/Zp4lHO7gSH

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Department for Education - March 23

Please share with other parents. If your work is not critical in the response to Coronavirus then please keep your child at home. #StayHomeSaveLives #coronavirus 👉 https://t.co/6KP6fNE9FD https://t.co/3XNjbikGwq

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

Cancelled summer exams will be replaced by assessment drawing on teacher expertise. @SFCA_info believe this is the right decision in the current difficult circumstances: https://t.co/Juuot6TUve

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Kate Parker - March 20

The Sixth Form College Association's boss Bill Watkin shared his thoughts: 'Teachers are thinking about how best to teach Y11 and Y13 students, who have left and who will feel, with no exams ahead, that they have completed their programmes' @SFCA_info https://t.co/9Z5y2fk6o1

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Tes Further Ed - March 20

'Teachers are thinking about how best to teach Y11 and Y13 students, who have, in effect, left and who will feel, with no exams ahead, that they have completed their programmes' @billwatkin asks, what's next? https://t.co/YNFAfcnJZz

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@SFCA_Info - March 20

Excellent piece on the impact of #coronavirus on college life from @SFCA_info Chair and principal of @Newman_College Nick Burnham: https://t.co/i6uPlq7iXg

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Department for Education - March 20

At the end of the day on Friday, educational settings in England will close to all except the most vulnerable children & children of critical workers who would otherwise need to stay home. More info & who key workers are here 👉 https://t.co/4D9ghxcJVu #coronavirus

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