In the week when everyone was glued to Dominic Cummings’ appearance in Parliament and the sun finally came out to play, the further education sector celebrated its best and brightest stars at the Tes FE Awards 2021.
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We will be rooting for our @bedfordcollege VP Em, shortlisted for Leader of the Year at tonight’s #TesFEAwards, the sector Oscars. An exceptional last 18 months leading on inspection, inclusion and our COVID response. Our communities have benefited hugely from her achievements pic.twitter.com/b4bFbSqDpL
- Ian Pryce CBE (@ipryce) May 28, 2021
Excited for @tesfenews #TesFEAwards this evening. Thanks @N_HertsCollege @SarahRobinsNHC @sarah_ball5 @sdunlop @NadiaHodges72 for the champagne ? Good luck to all shortlisted and whatever the result anyone working in FE is a winner @HeatherAlmond8 @kitdavies3 @GaryPhillips24 pic.twitter.com/osXPRtal4x
- Anthony Gascoigne (@AGascoigne77) May 28, 2021
We are looking forward to the #TESFEawards tomorrow and wishing our Director of Apprenticeships @lee_pryor3076 the best of luck! We hope you bring the FE Leader of the Year accolade ‘home’.
Interested in attending the event? You can still register, find the details below. https://t.co/HZyttEKjk4
- Luminate Education Group (@LuminateEdGroup) May 27, 2021
Good luck to HSDC South Downs #Fitness staff members James Florance & Rob Cooper, who have been shortlisted this year in the @worldskillsuk Hero category at the @tes FE Awards.https://t.co/fHwZfqOseR pic.twitter.com/qMLT9HO0ER
- HSDC (@Be_HSDC) May 22, 2021
We have appointed two job-sharing strategy directors❗
Rachel Cooper and Beth Chaudhary have moved across from the Cabinet Office
Their remit will help us deliver on our new responsibilities set out in the Skills and Post-16 Education Billhttps://t.co/xnCRS8FjVF pic.twitter.com/KqxEdrPfx1
- The Institute (@IFAteched) May 27, 2021
My first live performance for 2021, our inspirational L1 pre @Theatre_Inc performed a series of pieces @Chi_College, brilliant. pic.twitter.com/KisEWsqa7Y
- Shelagh Legrave (@ShelaghLegrave) May 27, 2021
Our Skills Bill will allow everyone to get the education, skills and training they need to find rewarding careers.
This afternoon at a @res_publica event, I outlined how our ambitious reforms will transform post 16 education. pic.twitter.com/JnyXZhVAtM
- Gavin Williamson (@GavinWilliamson) May 26, 2021
We’re absolutely delighted to be a finalist as we continue our dedication to being a sustainable college ??#GreenEnergy #NetZero #Sustainability https://t.co/wLLDyaQMNo
- DandGCollege (@DandGCollege) May 27, 2021
Ahead of #EduArtsFest on Friday, we’re delighted to offer a glimpse of our students’ creative work. We’re looking forward to celebrating the achievements that take place in schools and colleges all over the country with everyone! @AoC_info @ASCL_UK @BdSchoolofArt #loveourcolleges pic.twitter.com/5jh8tR1xPH
- Bradford College (@BradfordCollege) May 26, 2021
Our 24-hour gym fundraiser has begun!
Staff pay £3 to sign up for a 30 minute slot, where proceeds go to @LeedsMind. Not only that, all the equipment used generates electricity in our Eco-Powr gym!
Tweet your good luck messages!
To donate: https://t.co/YOQDvrCtSL@LCCSport pic.twitter.com/g2e4BRJw04
- Leeds City College (@leedscitycoll) May 27, 2021