In education, no other sector has as much variety as further education. Providers come in all shapes and sizes, and learners can be any age from 16 to 100 - and nowhere is it more apparent than on Twitter.
Where else would you see a college offering baked bean giant Heinz a place on catering course after *that* breakfast mix, or listen to an original song written by a singing principal?
And so, to celebrate this variety, each week we will be diving into FE Twitter to dig out the must-read tweets of the past seven days.
This week prime minister Boris Johnson makes an appearance - along with US first lady Jill Biden.
Digital poverty: 49,000 laptops delivered to colleges
WATCH: Apprenticeships ‘are a superior way to learn’
Long read: Meet Joan Scott, World Skills’ award-winning hero
Hi, spaces still available on our catering courses if you’re interested in joining? Looks like you need a lesson or two...
- Gateshead College (@gatesheadcoll) February 9, 2021
#AoCConf @AoC_info I enjoyed the Twitter gif game during extended hold music on first day, while problems resolved. Also it was good to hear Gavin big us up. So if you’re missing the hold music, relive the experience.... (lockdown is getting to me now!)https://t.co/wXH54H2BR9
- Ian Pryce CBE (@ipryce) February 10, 2021
Thank you for the invitation @Chefcreed @Lborocollege , it is my pleasure to share my passion and career path with the Culinary students of Loughborough College! #educationforfuture #culinaryskills #hospitalitycareer #inspiringstory #motivationalspeech #chefs #inspiringwords https://t.co/icHn19nFlJ
- Cherish Finden 黄淑柔 (@cherish_finden) February 10, 2021
Song 172
For @laura_kayes
If you haven’t read her article in @tesfenews about the 10 commandments of attending a CPD session online then go check it out. It really made me laugh!
CPD
(again, please excuse the dreadful quality as I try and rescue my dying piano!) pic.twitter.com/aExrGENTfK
- Siobhan Argyle (@ShivieSmith) February 8, 2021
Last time I see my students until after HT today - I can’t help thinking are they going to be ok-they probably will be BUT felt online learning has been so beneficial at these times for the social aspect, keeping them busy & giving structure- anybody else think that?
- Stacey Salt #FE (@TutorStacey_AP) February 9, 2021
It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek - not all apprentices are young ppl. I was 55 when I started training as a Fitness Instructor. I completed a Level 3 Advanced qual to become a Personal Trainer, have studied further & now have my own gym. I trained w @Lifetime_UK - never too late! pic.twitter.com/EgUfxfDOg3
- Simon Lord - Food retailer by day & PT by night (@SimonMDLord) February 10, 2021
Apprenticeships unlock opportunities, and we’re expanding them so more people have the chance to get life-changing training.
On #NationalApprenticeshipWeek thank you to all our brilliant apprentices and the countless employers who take them on.#NAW2021 pic.twitter.com/61bLXH2el2
- Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 8, 2021
Everyone should have access to free community college.
- Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) February 10, 2021
Work Outcomes students Molly, Bea, Theo & Isobel have been putting their business enterprise skills to good use baking love-themed cookies and making cards in the lead up to #ValentineDay! The group have been practising weighing, measuring & costing up materials to make a profit. pic.twitter.com/84Ti0Qcsk7
- National Star (@TheNationalStar) February 9, 2021
I see you ? educators who, on top of a crippling workload, looking after your loved ones and homeschooling the kids still made time to compile quizzes for staff social nights, send out personalised appreciations, offer a listening ear #microjoys? pic.twitter.com/sSg2fcYnJS
- Lou Mycroft (@LouMycroft) February 12, 2021
