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Alan Thomson
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Expand colleges, say Lib Dems
Policy document backs calls to give colleges given their own foundation degree awarding powers
11 September 2009
FE’s flexibility offers society a vital safety net
11 September 2009
WorldSkills winners out-medal British athletes
Team UK win three gold and six bronze medals
11 September 2009
FE: 157 Group pilot scheme takes UK diplomas to the Far East
Partnerships initiative will make college-branded qualifications available to students in China
11 September 2009
Comment: From Camelot to corporate - Silver’s last golden nuggets
One of further education’s star principals, Ruth Silver, retires this week. Alan Thomson discusses the profession’s past, present and future with learning’s Dame of defiance
4 September 2009
Editor’s comment: Colleges should beware the allure of degree status
The real goal for FE providers should be greater control of their own finances
4 September 2009