In the week when we were surprised to see snow in April, and many across England enjoyed trips to the pub and the hairdressers for the first time in a while, there was a lot going on in the world of FE.
Thursday’s debate on adult education at Westminster Hall got everyone talking and colleges took the opportunity to mark the start of Ramadan and celebrate World Art Day.
Former WorldSkills competitors appeared on our screens, and students did their part to encourage their peers to vote in the upcoming elections.
Scroll through and enjoy our selection of the top 10 tweets from the FE sector this week.
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Pleased to lead the Westminster Hall debate this afternoon on Adult Skills and Lifelong Learning following @CommonsEd landmark report. 38% of adults have not participated in any learning since leaving full time education ?https://t.co/pyQZAAAnkW pic.twitter.com/Z85d3I7VmI
- Robert Halfon MP -Working Hard for Harlow- (@halfon4harlowMP) April 15, 2021
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year in Islam, in which the Quran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. In this month, the gates to heaven are believed to be open and the gates to hell closed. Muslims are instructed to fast in the second and longest chapter of the Quran. pic.twitter.com/I8usxmb5BG
- London SE Colleges (@LSEColleges) April 13, 2021
This beautiful photo was taken by one of our BA (Hons) Art & the Environment students.
Bradley has been researching artist Nancy Holt and is exploring the relationship we have with the sun #WorldArtDay #WorldArtDay2021 #OnlyAtWrittle pic.twitter.com/7VaKSVP6nV
- Writtle Uni College (@WrittleOfficial) April 15, 2021
Great to see @WorldSkills Bricklaying Gold Medallist Ash Terron on @PackedLunchC4 today talking about his construction heroes! pic.twitter.com/OVsBC3SVbV
- WorldSkills UK (@worldskillsuk) April 15, 2021
Got my certificate and through from @worldskillsuk for making it onto TeamUK for the international competitions! Its unfortunate that we aren’t going to Graz but this is a nice reminder of what I’ve achieved! pic.twitter.com/k2Wcbf51jy
- Lewis Dymock (@DymockLewis) April 14, 2021
William received his certificate from the outgoing High Sheriff of Shropshire in the Outstanding Young Citizen Awards. William was nominated for efforts at college and in the community including fundraising for Derwen Charity. https://t.co/RuYiaId8d9 @hsshropshire @hf_derwen pic.twitter.com/DoOfJwqedh
- Derwen College (@DerwenCollege) April 15, 2021
Amazing to see Hospitality students back at it. ?
We have plenty more from them and our on-site restaurant Ashfields on the way so keep your eyes peeled. ? pic.twitter.com/5ceUhMnPuh
- York College and University Centre (@york_college) April 15, 2021
Do you want a say on your future like College student Fatou? Voting is a great way to voice your opinion on the future that lies ahead for your generation! Check out what she has to say below... https://t.co/tplBhqQy8j
- Barnsley College (@barnsleycollege) April 15, 2021
For National Skills Days we pulled together the top 5 skills which will help young people when entering the world of work.
Watch below to see what these were... #MySkills #CECWorkIt #FutureSkills @NCWSkillsDays @Skills_Builder @CareersWeek pic.twitter.com/VWB5y6evXt
- The Careers & Enterprise Company (@CareerEnt) April 15, 2021
Launch Rally FE National Pay Campaign
6.00pm Wednesday 21 April
Register here https://t.co/O0lmssOAXc #FEFightsBack #VoteYes@DrJoGrady@johnmcdonnellMP@JGKelly2015@naina_kent@janetfarrarUCU@62Seanv@ucu@EISFela pic.twitter.com/cMuTCS1uM1
- UCU London Region (@LondonUCU) April 13, 2021
