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The 157 Group comments on Labour's Skills Taskforce Interim Report Talent Matters
21/05/13
The 157 Group is pleased to see further education and skills taking centre stage in the Labour party's policy review process, and welcomes the publication today of "Talent matters", the interim report of Labour's skills taskforce, chaired by Professor Chris Husbands of the Institute of Education. ... read more
The 157 Group welcomes the appointment of Sir Geoff Hall as Interim CEO of the FE Guild
20/05/13
The 157 Group is pleased to hear the news today of the appointment of Sir Geoff Hall as Interim CEO of the FE Guild. The appointment was announced via the FE Guild website this morning. Lynne Sedgmore CBE, executive director of the 157 Group, said, "We welcome the appointment of Sir Geoff Hall, ... read more
A 157 Group statement on quality criteria and the delivery of Traineeships
16/05/13
The 157 Group has issued the following statement: The 157 Group is fully supportive of the new framework for the delivery of traineeships, and its many positive elements, including content flexibility, partnerships with employers and meaningful work experience. We are keen to see the ... read more
The 157 Group and The Pacific Institute® publish thinkpiece on the importance of culture for leaders in Further Education
15/05/13
The 157 Group is today releasing a thinkpiece produced in conjunction with The Pacific Institute®. Aimed at leaders in FE Colleges, it describes the importance of developing a constructive culture in order to effect organisational change. Alongside content derived from leadership theory, the ... read more
157 Group comments on Traineeships delivery framework
10/05/13
The 157 Group has commented on the announcement about the delivery framework for traineeships. Lynne Sedgmore, executive director of the 157 Group, said, "Traineeships will provide a valuable route into meaningful work and apprenticeships for many young people as part of a study programme that ... read more
157 Group publishes project report on curriculum redesign
30/04/13
The 157 Group has published a report detailing the findings of a 157 Group project supported by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) and undertaken with support from the Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education (CUREE). Seven action research projects aimed to ... read more
IfL and 157 Group publish paper on building partnerships with employers
25/04/13
Partnerships between further education providers and employers are generators of economic growth that offer multiple benefits for learners, their teachers and trainers, local businesses and industries and communities, a new report shows. Improved learner outcomes and employment opportunities, ... read more
157 Group congratulates Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College on prestigious award
23/04/13
The 157 Group is pleased to congratulate its member Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College on achieving the Queen's Award for International Trade. Lynne Sedgmore CBE, executive director of the 157 Group, said, "This is marvellous news for everyone at the College and for the FE sector as a ... read more
157 Group responds positively to Technical Baccalaureate announcement
22/04/13
The 157 Group has welcomed the announcement today of the proposed content for the Technical Baccalaureate. Young people will be able to achieve the overarching measure by completing a high quality level 3 vocational qualification, a level 3 qualification in 'core maths' and an extended project. ... read more
The 157 Group welcomes announcement of funding for FE Guild
15/04/13
The 157 Group has welcomed the announcement this morning that the implementation plan for the FE Guild has been approved, along with £18.8m of funding for each of the next two years. Lynne Sedgmore, Executive Director of the 157 Group, said, "The announcement this morning confirms that ... read more