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£21m fund to train pilots from all backgrounds Image

£21m fund to train pilots from all backgrounds

British Airways has announced a £21 million investment to train 200 prospective pilots.

FSB: Skills England must keep small firms in mind Image

FSB: Skills England must keep small firms in mind

The FSB has responded to the prime minister’s announcement of a new skills body.

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New body will allocate training funding

The Labour government’s proposed new body to oversee training in England will ‘open up opportunities for young people’.

Students celebrate Eco-Schools achievements Image

Students celebrate Eco-Schools achievements

Children from seven Forest of Dean schools attended a celebration event to mark achieving Eco-Schools’ Green Flag status.

King's Speech Children's Wellbeing Bill announcement welcomed Image

King's Speech Children's Wellbeing Bill announcement welcomed

The British Nutrition Foundation welcomed the inclusion of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill in the King’s Speech yesterday.

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Reform ‘will help address severe skills crisis’

The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) has welcomed the King’s Speech announcement on skills.

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Transforming reading spaces in schools

A Cotswolds-based creative studio has been transforming reading spaces in Gloucestershire primary schools.

Apprenticeship vacancies at SGS College Image

Apprenticeship vacancies at SGS College

SGS College has a number of apprenticeship opportunities available in the county.

Hartpury in top 10 for academic support Image

Hartpury in top 10 for academic support

Hartpury University has been ranked eighth in the UK for academic support, according to the National Student Survey (NSS).

UoG's occupational therapy programme best in country Image

UoG's occupational therapy programme best in country

University of Gloucestershire has won a national award for its modern and innovative occupational therapy course.

SGS College empowers adults with part-time courses Image

SGS College empowers adults with part-time courses

SGS College has launched its comprehensive part-time course offer aimed at adults.

Schools urged to design their own lion Image

Schools urged to design their own lion

Call for schools to go wild and design their own Pride of Gloucestershire Trail lion.

Apprenticeship opportunities with SGS College Image

Apprenticeship opportunities with SGS College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College has a number of apprenticeship vacancies in the county.

Competition to win a computer Image

Competition to win a computer

Level 1 computing students at Gloucestershire College have been taking part in a competition to win a custom-built computer.

University to showcase creative technology at music festival  Image

University to showcase creative technology at music festival

University of Gloucestershire will share the latest developments in spatial audio with visitors to Cheltenham.

Student awarded grant to set up own business Image

Student awarded grant to set up own business

A horticulture student from Cirencester College has been awarded a £1,000 scholarship.

School children urged to support litter campaign Image

School children urged to support litter campaign

Gloucester City Council is calling for primary school children to design an anti-litter poster.

Renishaw supports SEND students with interview skills Image

Renishaw supports SEND students with interview skills

Gloucestershire-based Renishaw helped Gloucestershire Career Hub host interview days for SEND students.

Cinderford to become home of SGS Academy Trust Image

Cinderford to become home of SGS Academy Trust

SGS Academy Trust (SGSAT) has appointed a new chief executive.

Level 4 engineering apprenticeships to upskill employees Image

Level 4 engineering apprenticeships to upskill employees

Over the last five years, there has been a decline in the number of engineering and technology apprentices.

Students’ work welcomes visitors to town Image

Students’ work welcomes visitors to town

Horticulture students’ work is welcoming visitors to Cirencester.

Specialist college maintains high Ofsted standards Image

Specialist college maintains high Ofsted standards

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has maintained its performance with a ‘Good’ rating in its recent Ofsted inspection.

New foundation degree to fill equine skills gap Image

New foundation degree to fill equine skills gap

Cirencester-based Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched a new foundation degree to fill an equine skills gap.

New designer outlet works with Gloucestershire job centres Image

New designer outlet works with Gloucestershire job centres

The firm behind the new designer outlet in Tewkesbury is working with local Job Centres to provide new jobs.

Hartpury students champion school sports Image

Hartpury students champion school sports

It's National School Sport Week and Hartpury University students are making a significant impact in school sport.

University’s sustainability credentials commended Image

University’s sustainability credentials commended

Cirencester-based Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has ranked highly in global sustainability rankings.

Apprenticeship opportunities with SGS College Image

Apprenticeship opportunities with SGS College

South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College has a number of apprenticeship vacancies in the county.

Hartpury in top 10% for graduate outcomes Image

Hartpury in top 10% for graduate outcomes

Hartpury University ranks in the top 10% of universities for graduate employability.

Architecture graduate wins award for innovation Image

Architecture graduate wins award for innovation

A graduate who works for Quattro Design Architects in Gloucester picked up an award from University of Gloucestershire.

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University among best for graduate outcomes

The University of Gloucestershire is among the best in the UK for graduate outcomes, according to a new survey.

Hartpury rowers excel at National Schools Regatta Image

Hartpury rowers excel at National Schools Regatta

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are celebrating the achievements of their rowers at the National Schools Regatta recently.

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University launches new partnership with London hotel

University of Gloucestershire has launched a new partnership to deliver a degree apprenticeship in hospitality management.

‘Invest in electrical skills essential for net zero’ Image

‘Invest in electrical skills essential for net zero’

The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) is calling on the next government to prioritise investment in electrical skills.

Hartpury celebrates record year of sporting success Image

Hartpury celebrates record year of sporting success

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are celebrating a record number of sporting achievements this year.

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New principal for Cheltenham school

A new principal has taken the reins at a Cheltenham secondary school.

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Another big rise in home education

The number of children moving to home education in the UK is at its highest level since the pandemic.

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Headteacher steps down

The headmaster of an award-winning independent school is moving to a new role.

Apprenticeship vacancies with SGS College Image

Apprenticeship vacancies with SGS College

SGS College has a number of apprenticeship vacancies with employers in Gloucestershire.

Graduate career opportunities showcased at national event  Image

Graduate career opportunities showcased at national event

University of Gloucestershire’s work to prepare students for the virtual production careers of the future was highlighted at a national event.

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College awarded £39,000 to deliver green skills training

SGS College has been awarded £39,453 to deliver green skills training for local people.

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Ribston student is finalist in international competition

A talented student at Ribston Hall High School has made it to the finals of an international competition.

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