James Stockdale
@jamesstockdale.bsky.social
CEO/Board member in UK Skills/FE sector. Musician. Frustrated by politics but can’t tear myself away from it.
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⌛ College performance measures for English and maths will be changed so the government can monitor how much time students have in learning before they are entered for resit exams
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Francis review sparks English and maths shake-up
Review response also reveals incoming guidance for colleges on enrichment
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November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
⌛ College performance measures for English and maths will be changed so the government can monitor how much time students have in learning before they are entered for resit exams
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My daughters school are trying to put in place an award scheme which recognise ‘exemplifying the core values’. I love this idea. I’m less sure of the ‘rewards’ which are ‘a celebratory lunch with teachers’… At that age I wouldn’t have wanted to win anything if that was the prize…
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
My daughters school are trying to put in place an award scheme which recognise ‘exemplifying the core values’. I love this idea. I’m less sure of the ‘rewards’ which are ‘a celebratory lunch with teachers’… At that age I wouldn’t have wanted to win anything if that was the prize…
I always really enjoy it when @tottenhamhotspur.com beat Everton. Well done the mighty #Spurs
October 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I always really enjoy it when @tottenhamhotspur.com beat Everton. Well done the mighty #Spurs
Really interesting appointment. BIG job ahead to drive #SEG forward. www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/skills-and-e...
Skills and Education Group Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Drive Transformation and Growth : Skills and Education Group
Moving forward together. Skills and education for all.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Really interesting appointment. BIG job ahead to drive #SEG forward. www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/skills-and-e...
#PrimeMinister is looking for a new Private Secretary…
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#PrimeMinister is looking for a new Private Secretary…
Brilliant summary @feweek.bsky.social summary of the post-16 White Paper far easier to digest than the 71 pages…
Some suprising twists and turns in the post-16 white paper this evening.
Buckle up for your trusty @feweek.bsky.social roundup:
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New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms
The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled
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October 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Brilliant summary @feweek.bsky.social summary of the post-16 White Paper far easier to digest than the 71 pages…
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October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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On a day when V levels have been grabbing the headlines, it's great to see this article from Dr Sam Rushworth MP on the importance of T Levels, which shares his unique insight as a former FE lecturer and Chair of the T Levels APPG. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
This T-levels Week, let’s commit to unlocking the potential of all our young people
As we heard in the Prime Minister’s party conference speech, increasing the esteem of technical careers is deeply personal to him, particularly giv...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
On a day when V levels have been grabbing the headlines, it's great to see this article from Dr Sam Rushworth MP on the importance of T Levels, which shares his unique insight as a former FE lecturer and Chair of the T Levels APPG. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Excellent post from @geoffchapman.bsky.social around the concerning sale of one of our beloved institutions #CityandGuilds
What will happen as City & Guilds becomes a commercial company subsidiary? How appropriate was the 'easier and safer' sale option? Read how this deal is era-defining, but questions remain.
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How will the sale of City & Guilds impact the education sector?
The biggest UK assessment sector news story in 20 years. City & Guilds, synonymous with ‘the trades’ and vocational education, has been sold.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Excellent post from @geoffchapman.bsky.social around the concerning sale of one of our beloved institutions #CityandGuilds
You can try and spin headlines and the narrative; but this feels very sad to me. The investment will come but the investment will come with the driver to make profit, and quick. As an age old institution - which has been well respected - this is a very sad day.
Creating a City & Guilds fit for the fourth industrial revolution | FE Week
Creating a City & Guilds fit for the fourth industrial revolution
City & Guilds’ landmark sale isn’t just a business move but an act of stewardship to futureproof the skills sector, say Ann Limb and Kirstie Donnelly
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October 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
You can try and spin headlines and the narrative; but this feels very sad to me. The investment will come but the investment will come with the driver to make profit, and quick. As an age old institution - which has been well respected - this is a very sad day.
This is absolutely massive news… I also think quite sad news for the UK awarding sector. Just shows that money talks no matter the sector…
October 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is absolutely massive news… I also think quite sad news for the UK awarding sector. Just shows that money talks no matter the sector…
Currently looking for my next C-suite role. In doing so I’m engaging with recruiters. It’s given an insight into best & worst practice from a ‘candidate’ perspective. Ghosting &non-communication is common. I certainly know which agencies I won’t be using when I’m a CEO again for my recruitment needs
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Currently looking for my next C-suite role. In doing so I’m engaging with recruiters. It’s given an insight into best & worst practice from a ‘candidate’ perspective. Ghosting &non-communication is common. I certainly know which agencies I won’t be using when I’m a CEO again for my recruitment needs
Really interesting post by @geoffchapman.bsky.social - and when he refers to ‘Exam Owners’ he means, I think, awarding bodies. I would be VERY surprised if the number of AOs that are aware of their energy usage - or even how to calculate it, gets to double digits…
Do exam owners declare their energy usage? Is the exam sector in denial about its energy usage? Read how AI and video assessment is causing a quantum leap in energy usage. And feel the irony that it's neither benchmarked nor measured!
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Do exam owners declare their energy usage?
I listened to Rita Bateson FRSA this week at the RM Assessment summit in London, and was struck that for the assessment sector, energy usage remains a critical issue, but still remains a niche topic. ...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Really interesting post by @geoffchapman.bsky.social - and when he refers to ‘Exam Owners’ he means, I think, awarding bodies. I would be VERY surprised if the number of AOs that are aware of their energy usage - or even how to calculate it, gets to double digits…
Delighted to announce that I am stepping into the role of Chairman of the OCN London Board. A really exciting time for the organisation, and I’m excited to work with Carlos the CEO and the team over the coming years. ocnlondon.org.uk/news/ocn-lon...
OCN London Welcomes James Stockdale as New Chair of Trustees - OCN London
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October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Delighted to announce that I am stepping into the role of Chairman of the OCN London Board. A really exciting time for the organisation, and I’m excited to work with Carlos the CEO and the team over the coming years. ocnlondon.org.uk/news/ocn-lon...
I’ve had to read this a few times… OMG!!! We really like making things complicated don’t we…
✌️ Breaking: Ministers are poised to announce new V Level qualifications as 'third route' between A-levels and T Levels
Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs
Ministers are poised to announce new qualifications as 'third route' between A-levels and T Levels as colleges prepare to axe applied generals
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October 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I’ve had to read this a few times… OMG!!! We really like making things complicated don’t we…
Seriously - does anybody still read this…?
Says the paper which called judges ‘enemies of the people’, which called us ‘traitors’ and ’saboteurs’
October 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Seriously - does anybody still read this…?
Great article, and absolutely spot on. For as long as I can remember career guidance in schools has been painfully poor. Even my recent own experience with my eldest daughter demonstrated this. Money, effort and thought must go into impartial career advice for young people. #FENews #Careersadvice
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Great article, and absolutely spot on. For as long as I can remember career guidance in schools has been painfully poor. Even my recent own experience with my eldest daughter demonstrated this. Money, effort and thought must go into impartial career advice for young people. #FENews #Careersadvice
Just reflecting on the PMs announcement yesterday about FE/skills/Apprenticeships and the investment which I think is great. But from an awarding body perspective there are still massive challenges getting assessors and staff in place. This jobs board is always filled with roles…
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Just reflecting on the PMs announcement yesterday about FE/skills/Apprenticeships and the investment which I think is great. But from an awarding body perspective there are still massive challenges getting assessors and staff in place. This jobs board is always filled with roles…
This feels like good news for the sector - but I’m sure we are all waiting for the detail… #FE #Skills
September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
He’s not wrong…
The prime minister has warned Reform UK "will tear this country apart" ahead of the Labour party conference
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Starmer takes aim at 'toxic' Reform ahead of Labour conference
The Labour conference is set to be dominated by questions over how to respond to Nigel Farage's party.
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September 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
He’s not wrong…
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The exam sector is haunted by fears of fulfilling special accommodations, grappling with AI and evolving social norms. Read how this week's TPAC conference revealed the sector's concerns, but gave hope for the future. www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-a... via @LinkedIn
What are assessment professionals actually telling us?
A review of the TPAC assessment conference organised by Peridot Partners, Eintech, and Kaplan Assessments.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The exam sector is haunted by fears of fulfilling special accommodations, grappling with AI and evolving social norms. Read how this week's TPAC conference revealed the sector's concerns, but gave hope for the future. www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-a... via @LinkedIn
Really interesting session at #TPAC chaired by Tim Burnett looking at #AI in #Assessment. Really interesting.
September 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Really interesting session at #TPAC chaired by Tim Burnett looking at #AI in #Assessment. Really interesting.
My learned and very knowledgeable friend @geoffchapman.bsky.social taking part in the #TPAC conference discussing the overcoming the challenges of assessor and examiner recruitment to awarding organisations.
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
My learned and very knowledgeable friend @geoffchapman.bsky.social taking part in the #TPAC conference discussing the overcoming the challenges of assessor and examiner recruitment to awarding organisations.
I went to my eldest daughter’s options evening last night (choosing what to do after GCSEs). I decided to ask some of the exhibitors about #TLevels - just to see what they knew about them. Three different sixth form colleges in south east. All 3 said, “I’d do A’Levels”.
September 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I went to my eldest daughter’s options evening last night (choosing what to do after GCSEs). I decided to ask some of the exhibitors about #TLevels - just to see what they knew about them. Three different sixth form colleges in south east. All 3 said, “I’d do A’Levels”.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Check out our latest Weekly Round-Up! A look back at the main education news and policy stories appearing this week and a peek forward at what's coming up in the next seven days https://buff.ly/yjArYdF #ednews #edpolicy #ukedchat