FE Chatter: What has the sector been talking about?

It’s been the week before the big return to face-to-face teaching - and, as well as preparing to reopen the gates to all students and learners, the FE sector has been keeping a keen eye on the Spring Budget, celebrating National Careers Week and, of course, getting their entries in for the Tes FE Awards. 

This week’s #FEChatter features the internet sensation Jackie Weaver as well as Tes FE Awards judge Dr Fiona Aldridge and the history of Waltham Forest College. 

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All prison governors will be given funding to spend on in-cell activities and extra technology to help our incredible staff support residents to maintain family ties & access support services such as the @samaritans.#HiddenHeroes pic.twitter.com/hXNNg1ZXwq

- Jo Farrar (@CEOofHMPPS) March 2, 2021

A new project, unveiled on Sunday, detailing the #history of Waltham Forest College, has uncovered the important role the institution has played in both local and national life, especially during the war years. More: https://t.co/yBXKib8W7h#WorldWar2 #research #education pic.twitter.com/fK5GIEMto6

- WalthamForestCollege (@WFCTweets) March 3, 2021

Love getting lost in a gripping page turner? If so, Happy World Book Day! Whether you’ve always been an avid reader or have recently discovered your passion for prose, see why our A Level English Literature course is ideal for you: https://t.co/HLm9NXoUah #worldbookday pic.twitter.com/dbwmVw5CmW

- Barnsley College (@barnsleycollege) March 4, 2021

Thanks to everyone who is attending the first meeting of our FE community of practice. We’re using the hashtag #FEcop. Chair @JulianCrockford explains that the community is intended to shine a light on practitioner research in FE pic.twitter.com/8SSfybjaVo

- Villiers Park Educational Trust (@VilliersPark) March 3, 2021

Starting your NHS career doesn’t always mean going to university.

You’ll find NHS apprenticeships lead to many careers.

Nursing ?
Allied health professions ?
Administration ?
And many more

Believe in yourself this @CareersWeek. https://t.co/x3AD7eyIBa#NCW2021 pic.twitter.com/jnHYTnm1nO

- Health Careers (@HealthCareersUK) March 2, 2021

#adulteducation strikes again! #NeverTooLatetolearn @AdultEd100 @right2_learn @EPALE_UK @jonathan_michie @nigelwingrove @ClancyFirefox https://t.co/TQx5FZlyqF

- John Holford (@john_holford) February 28, 2021

Little present when I came in today, it’s like Christmas morning! In a dystopian nightmare. #FE pic.twitter.com/eawIpVUagI

- Kirsty Walker #FE (@Kirstsclass) March 4, 2021

Work or school canteen closed this lockdown? We can feed you❗⁰⁰
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The Corner House at Lincoln College can deliver delicious, nutritious meals to be reheated on-site & we have a number of affordable packages on offer ?

Email for more info ➡️✉️ cgollin@lincolncollege.ac.uk pic.twitter.com/QNe8AS4TXZ

- Lincoln College (@lincoln_college) March 4, 2021

Sooo excited to be a #TesFEAwards judge again this year. Such a great chance to see the brilliant work taking place across the FE sector. Don’t forget to get your nominations in by this Friday! https://t.co/ZnhJsrxl95 https://t.co/Pjs5oSLJRU

- Dr Fiona Aldridge (@FionaAldridge) March 3, 2021

We’re highlighting our #ALBAS21 finalists in #ScotAppWeek21 so here’s Shauna Murdie from #Jedburgh, Modern #Apprentice in #Agriculture at South Riccalton Farm and @BordersCollege @skillsdevscot @apprentice_scot @DYWScot @NFUStweets #RuralSkillsScotland pic.twitter.com/ukCsbRObig

- Lantra Scotland (@LantraScotland) March 4, 2021