www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... superpower post16 geography
How the US has overtaken China's investments in Africa
As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... superpower post16 geography
Thanks in advance to Durham Sixth Form Centre & New College Durham for hosting me this week.
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
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If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
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November 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Thanks in advance to Durham Sixth Form Centre & New College Durham for hosting me this week.
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
(2/2)
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
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Thanks in advance to @DSFCOfficial & New College Durham for hosting me this week.
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
(2/2)
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
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November 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Thanks in advance to @DSFCOfficial & New College Durham for hosting me this week.
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
(2/2)
If you're happy to share your college’s response to current curriculum & policy issues, I’d love to visit - please get in touch.
#FE #Post16 #CurriculumChange #EducationPolicy #WhitePaper
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#newcities Post16- Qiddiya City (Saudi Arabia)
Qiddiya City is being built just outside Riyadh as a huge new urban destination focused on entertainment, sport and culture. What sticks out is how this city is being sold as a “city of play” rather than-
constructionreviewonline.com/5b-qiddiya-c...
Qiddiya City is being built just outside Riyadh as a huge new urban destination focused on entertainment, sport and culture. What sticks out is how this city is being sold as a “city of play” rather than-
constructionreviewonline.com/5b-qiddiya-c...
All You Need to Know About the $5 Billion Qiddiya City
Qiddiya City is one of Saudi Kingdom's largest undertakings alongside Saudi Arabia's NEOM, world's largest construction project.
constructionreviewonline.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#newcities Post16- Qiddiya City (Saudi Arabia)
Qiddiya City is being built just outside Riyadh as a huge new urban destination focused on entertainment, sport and culture. What sticks out is how this city is being sold as a “city of play” rather than-
constructionreviewonline.com/5b-qiddiya-c...
Qiddiya City is being built just outside Riyadh as a huge new urban destination focused on entertainment, sport and culture. What sticks out is how this city is being sold as a “city of play” rather than-
constructionreviewonline.com/5b-qiddiya-c...
Looking forward to presenting tomorrow for @ascl-uk.bsky.social at CATS Global Schools’ Cross-Group INSET day, focussing on developing independent learning and critical thinking skills.
#IndependentLearning #CriticalThinking #Post16 #ProfessionalLearning
#IndependentLearning #CriticalThinking #Post16 #ProfessionalLearning
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Looking forward to presenting tomorrow for @ascl-uk.bsky.social at CATS Global Schools’ Cross-Group INSET day, focussing on developing independent learning and critical thinking skills.
#IndependentLearning #CriticalThinking #Post16 #ProfessionalLearning
#IndependentLearning #CriticalThinking #Post16 #ProfessionalLearning
Read our summary of the DfE's Post-16 Education and Skills white paper. #RISEEduMag @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #DfE #Post16 #NEET #Skills #Careers #FE #Employment www.riseedumag.com/new-post-16-...
New Post-16 Education and Skills white paper - R.I.S.E. Magazine
The government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills white paper sets out the goal of creating a skills system for all learners.
www.riseedumag.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Read our summary of the DfE's Post-16 Education and Skills white paper. #RISEEduMag @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #DfE #Post16 #NEET #Skills #Careers #FE #Employment www.riseedumag.com/new-post-16-...
FT:
“urgent intervention in England’s skills system is needed because, despite some brilliant colleges & teachers, post16 education in England is a mess.
1m yng people not in employment, education or training. Many further & higher education colleges are loss making. Skills gaps hamper productivity”
“urgent intervention in England’s skills system is needed because, despite some brilliant colleges & teachers, post16 education in England is a mess.
1m yng people not in employment, education or training. Many further & higher education colleges are loss making. Skills gaps hamper productivity”
October 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
FT:
“urgent intervention in England’s skills system is needed because, despite some brilliant colleges & teachers, post16 education in England is a mess.
1m yng people not in employment, education or training. Many further & higher education colleges are loss making. Skills gaps hamper productivity”
“urgent intervention in England’s skills system is needed because, despite some brilliant colleges & teachers, post16 education in England is a mess.
1m yng people not in employment, education or training. Many further & higher education colleges are loss making. Skills gaps hamper productivity”
Another observation, about the new #post16 #skills #whitepaper is that we're at the point in the cycle where it's deemed appropriate to make statements like:
"We will also seek employers’ views about whether the academic system is giving graduates the skills […]
[Original post on mastodon.world]
"We will also seek employers’ views about whether the academic system is giving graduates the skills […]
[Original post on mastodon.world]
October 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Another observation, about the new #post16 #skills #whitepaper is that we're at the point in the cycle where it's deemed appropriate to make statements like:
"We will also seek employers’ views about whether the academic system is giving graduates the skills […]
[Original post on mastodon.world]
"We will also seek employers’ views about whether the academic system is giving graduates the skills […]
[Original post on mastodon.world]
post16 Geography superpowers @gasigict.bsky.social
In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges
In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges
Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining for critical minerals
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
post16 Geography superpowers @gasigict.bsky.social
Leaders of Maths in Further Education is a 9-session course designed to help new and aspiring Maths Leads plan, inspire teams, and drive improvement. Free for FE teachers in England. Starts 12 Nov.
Sign up: buff.ly/gQ7OsBc
#MathsLeadership #FEMaths #Post16
Sign up: buff.ly/gQ7OsBc
#MathsLeadership #FEMaths #Post16
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Leaders of Maths in Further Education is a 9-session course designed to help new and aspiring Maths Leads plan, inspire teams, and drive improvement. Free for FE teachers in England. Starts 12 Nov.
Sign up: buff.ly/gQ7OsBc
#MathsLeadership #FEMaths #Post16
Sign up: buff.ly/gQ7OsBc
#MathsLeadership #FEMaths #Post16
In his article in the latest Leader magazine, @pepediiasio.bsky.social warns the sector to brace itself for the tsunami of reforms looming this autumn: https://ow.ly/U2Et50XfxKZ
#education #policy #leadership #ASCLmembers #post16 #skills #curriculum #SEND
#education #policy #leadership #ASCLmembers #post16 #skills #curriculum #SEND
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In his article in the latest Leader magazine, @pepediiasio.bsky.social warns the sector to brace itself for the tsunami of reforms looming this autumn: https://ow.ly/U2Et50XfxKZ
#education #policy #leadership #ASCLmembers #post16 #skills #curriculum #SEND
#education #policy #leadership #ASCLmembers #post16 #skills #curriculum #SEND
It was a busy video briefing yesterday with @pepediiasio.bsky.social, with the launch of the Phone Free Education project, V levels, applied general qualifications, #GCSE retakes, and the #Covid inquiry.
See the video here: ow.ly/vn4750XfAxa
#ASCLmembers #post16 #education
See the video here: ow.ly/vn4750XfAxa
#ASCLmembers #post16 #education
ASCL briefing | 21 October 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This edition includes updates on V levels, applied general…
ow.ly
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
It was a busy video briefing yesterday with @pepediiasio.bsky.social, with the launch of the Phone Free Education project, V levels, applied general qualifications, #GCSE retakes, and the #Covid inquiry.
See the video here: ow.ly/vn4750XfAxa
#ASCLmembers #post16 #education
See the video here: ow.ly/vn4750XfAxa
#ASCLmembers #post16 #education
The new Post-16 Education and Skills white paper is out from the @department for education here's everything you need to know and how it will effect schools in the coming months:
amhie.com/post-16-educ...
#WhitePaper #Policy #Education #Post16 #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
amhie.com/post-16-educ...
#WhitePaper #Policy #Education #Post16 #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
New Post-16 and Education White Paper - What's the impact?
The main changes and policies to be implemented, as set out in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, focus on reforming the system to drive economic
amhie.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The new Post-16 Education and Skills white paper is out from the @department for education here's everything you need to know and how it will effect schools in the coming months:
amhie.com/post-16-educ...
#WhitePaper #Policy #Education #Post16 #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
amhie.com/post-16-educ...
#WhitePaper #Policy #Education #Post16 #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
📃The Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper is out, setting out reforms to qualifications, pathways & lifelong learning: tiny.cc/g52u001
@ascl-uk.bsky.social will update members via tomorrow’s newsletter & formally respond to the consultation: tiny.cc/h52u001
#VLevels #ALevels #TLevels #Post16
@ascl-uk.bsky.social will update members via tomorrow’s newsletter & formally respond to the consultation: tiny.cc/h52u001
#VLevels #ALevels #TLevels #Post16
Post-16 education and skills white paper
Post-16 education and skills reforms to develop a skilled workforce and break down barriers to opportunity.
tiny.cc
October 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
📃The Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper is out, setting out reforms to qualifications, pathways & lifelong learning: tiny.cc/g52u001
@ascl-uk.bsky.social will update members via tomorrow’s newsletter & formally respond to the consultation: tiny.cc/h52u001
#VLevels #ALevels #TLevels #Post16
@ascl-uk.bsky.social will update members via tomorrow’s newsletter & formally respond to the consultation: tiny.cc/h52u001
#VLevels #ALevels #TLevels #Post16
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... super power post16 geography
US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance
The US and Australia agreed to a framework that includes investments in projects to expand mining and processing of rare earth and critical minerals.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... super power post16 geography
🎧 If you work in education, take 15 mins to listen to this.
#FE drives social mobility & opportunity every day. I’m proud to be learning from this inspiring sector in my new role @ascl-uk.bsky.social.Thanks to @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & Simon Cook for spotlighting FE’s role in inclusion. #Post16
#FE drives social mobility & opportunity every day. I’m proud to be learning from this inspiring sector in my new role @ascl-uk.bsky.social.Thanks to @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & Simon Cook for spotlighting FE’s role in inclusion. #Post16
🎧 New episode of Talking Inclusion... with @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social is live!
Further education colleges are vital for the 75% of students that the statutory school system has failed argues Principal Simon Cook. Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Further education colleges are vital for the 75% of students that the statutory school system has failed argues Principal Simon Cook. Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton
Education Podcast · A podcast from the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce What does truly inclusive education look like, and how can we make it better? Hosted by Geoff Barton, former general secretary of the…
podcasts.apple.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
🎧 If you work in education, take 15 mins to listen to this.
#FE drives social mobility & opportunity every day. I’m proud to be learning from this inspiring sector in my new role @ascl-uk.bsky.social.Thanks to @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & Simon Cook for spotlighting FE’s role in inclusion. #Post16
#FE drives social mobility & opportunity every day. I’m proud to be learning from this inspiring sector in my new role @ascl-uk.bsky.social.Thanks to @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & Simon Cook for spotlighting FE’s role in inclusion. #Post16
RGS GeographicalMag article on China & renewable energy Gt for alevel post16 geography links to Superpowers & energy
October 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
RGS GeographicalMag article on China & renewable energy Gt for alevel post16 geography links to Superpowers & energy
As always it was really good meeting with Corrine Gill from Ealing Learning Partnership for the @alpsva.bsky.social Strategic Review based on their schools’ 2025 #Post16 results. Lots of positives in terms of attainment & progress as usual.
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
As always it was really good meeting with Corrine Gill from Ealing Learning Partnership for the @alpsva.bsky.social Strategic Review based on their schools’ 2025 #Post16 results. Lots of positives in terms of attainment & progress as usual.
🆕16–18 Destination Measures 23/24
78.7% sustained (down 1.1pp)
📚 Education: 43%
🧑🏭 Employment: 28.3%
🛠️ Apprenticeships: 7.4%
Inequality persists:
📉Disadv/SEND less likely to sustain
📍 NE: highest apprenticeship rate (10.6%)
🏙️ London: highest HE entry (49.3%)
🔗tiny.cc/fhwt001
#Post16
78.7% sustained (down 1.1pp)
📚 Education: 43%
🧑🏭 Employment: 28.3%
🛠️ Apprenticeships: 7.4%
Inequality persists:
📉Disadv/SEND less likely to sustain
📍 NE: highest apprenticeship rate (10.6%)
🏙️ London: highest HE entry (49.3%)
🔗tiny.cc/fhwt001
#Post16
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
🆕16–18 Destination Measures 23/24
78.7% sustained (down 1.1pp)
📚 Education: 43%
🧑🏭 Employment: 28.3%
🛠️ Apprenticeships: 7.4%
Inequality persists:
📉Disadv/SEND less likely to sustain
📍 NE: highest apprenticeship rate (10.6%)
🏙️ London: highest HE entry (49.3%)
🔗tiny.cc/fhwt001
#Post16
78.7% sustained (down 1.1pp)
📚 Education: 43%
🧑🏭 Employment: 28.3%
🛠️ Apprenticeships: 7.4%
Inequality persists:
📉Disadv/SEND less likely to sustain
📍 NE: highest apprenticeship rate (10.6%)
🏙️ London: highest HE entry (49.3%)
🔗tiny.cc/fhwt001
#Post16
Enjoyed today’s @alpsva.bsky.social Post16 Strategic Review Meeting with Exmouth Community College from the Ted Wragg Trust with a focus on the 2025 results. Discussions highlighted the impact of using other systems to analyse using 2024 benchmarks that significantly ‘inflate’ 2025 A Level progress.
October 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Enjoyed today’s @alpsva.bsky.social Post16 Strategic Review Meeting with Exmouth Community College from the Ted Wragg Trust with a focus on the 2025 results. Discussions highlighted the impact of using other systems to analyse using 2024 benchmarks that significantly ‘inflate’ 2025 A Level progress.
Very much enjoyed today’s @alpsva.bsky.social Strategic Feedback with Jemima Reilly & Shereka James at Tower Hamlets Education Partnership. Building on last month’s Post16 Conference & evaluating A Level outcomes & progress across #THEP we focused on key priorities for improvement in 25-26.
October 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Very much enjoyed today’s @alpsva.bsky.social Strategic Feedback with Jemima Reilly & Shereka James at Tower Hamlets Education Partnership. Building on last month’s Post16 Conference & evaluating A Level outcomes & progress across #THEP we focused on key priorities for improvement in 25-26.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... super power post16 geography @gasigict.bsky.social
China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths
The announcement comes ahead of a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump later this month.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... super power post16 geography @gasigict.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... energy security post16 geography @gasigict.bsky.social
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Renewables overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity this year, a think tank analysis shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... energy security post16 geography @gasigict.bsky.social
A gt post16 geography article to read and discuss @gasigict.bsky.social
"We have economies that need to grow, whether or not they make us thrive; what we need are economies that make us thrive, whether or not they grow.”
@kateraworth.bsky.social
@kateraworth.bsky.social
"Because GDP is the emperor of all indicators, everything else becomes subordinate to it".
On the need to move beyond worshipping economic growth
@nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
On the need to move beyond worshipping economic growth
@nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
October 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
A gt post16 geography article to read and discuss @gasigict.bsky.social