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Nick Allen

Six Dimensions analyst and author

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Nick leads on the Six Dimensions project, providing bespoke analytics on the performance of individual colleges and the 16-19 sector. He is the Deputy Principal with responsibility for Quality at Peter Symonds College.

Sixth Form Colleges Association, 78 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ES

@SFCA_Info - March 25

Today, @SFCA_info CEO Bill Watkin gave evidence to the @CommonsEd FE and Skills inquiry. Bill highlighted the impact of funding pressures, the need for sufficient revenue and capital funding, and the importance of keeping BTECs. View from 11:12:05 https://t.co/tDfDJa6ooI

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@SFCA_Info - March 24

Are young people being offered the right opportunities and support to excel in their futures? Tomorrow, 10am ⏰ we'll hear from:@ASCL_UK @AwardingBodies @ukEdge @EduPolicyInst @SFCA_info @TheIFS @ucu @AoC_info Learn more👇 pic.twitter.com/ZsTviLkl4P

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

A reminder of the importance of AGQs like BTECs for learners accessing HE - alongside several other sector bodies & reps @SFCA_info we have written to continue making the case to #ProtectStudentChoice. More coverage in today’s @FEWeek👇 https://t.co/gzRXjW3wwo

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

The #ProtectStudentChoice campaign has written to the Chair of the Curriculum Assessment Review to reiterate the importance of applied general qualifications such as BTECs for progression to HE. Read the letter co-signed by our CEO @dianajbeech here 📝 https://t.co/wcAj5qb0SC

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

There was a welcome commitment in the CAR interim report to identify the quals that are needed alongside A levels & T levels. The leaders of the #ProtectStudentChoice coalition believe this should include applied quals in T level routes. Read letter here: https://t.co/Q5AwXqM9rK

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@SFCA_Info - March 21

Coverage of letter from #ProtectStudentChoice campaign to CAR in today's @FEweek: "...many students successfully combine a diploma-size AGQ with an A-level to reach higher education or skilled employment". It is really important to retain this option. https://t.co/YKyCzp0wPF

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@SFCA_Info - March 19

Our chief exec Bill, responding to the Curriculum and Assessment Review interim report: "We are pleased that today’s report underlines the importance of retaining a middle pathway between A level and T levels." #protectstudentchoice More here:https://t.co/EH7mT0HfOI

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@SFCA_Info - March 18

We agree - a dose of realism is needed with #Tlevels - they should complement #BTECs, not replace them.#ProtectStudentChoice https://t.co/LZIKoyaOS3

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@SFCA_Info - March 18

An excellent piece - @SusannaRustin is right to call for a dose of realism on T levels. The #ProtectStudentChoice remains concerned that many students will be left without a pathway if BTECs are scrapped. T levels should complement, not replace, BTECs.https://t.co/qw1lvsstp1

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@SFCA_Info - March 18

A cracking read. For far too long, policymakers of all stripes have tinkered with the supply of skills (qualifications, structures & targets) as opposed to focusing on stimulating the demand for, utilisation of and investment in skills.https://t.co/7sk0okbeaR

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@SFCA_Info - March 17

🏆 Greenhead sixth form college has been awarded its fourth consecutive ‘outstanding’ from Ofsted today https://t.co/GDRxYnZSaY

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@SFCA_Info - March 13

🥇 Wigan-based Winstanley College has been upgraded to ‘outstanding’ after Ofsted inspectors found it “embraces and celebrates” students’ differences https://t.co/5I7C3R0s4c

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@SFCA_Info - March 12

Now for something completely different at #sfcaconf: Giles from @cirencoll and Mike from @JohnLeggottColl are here for a final session discussing international and apprenticeship provision. pic.twitter.com/wJfK4nyryy

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@SFCA_Info - March 12

Our deputy chief exec James opens the conference with a summary of where we've been and the progress made, and our next steps as a sector. In the next few months, we'll continue to campaign for properly-funded sixth form education through #raisetherate and #createthecapital pic.twitter.com/vW2gnqAPMp

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@SFCA_Info - March 12

Waiting for our first delegates @friendshouseldn for our annual funding and finance conference #sfcaconf. A recent win for #raisetherate but other challenges on the horizon - lots to discuss today! pic.twitter.com/mQ19f8xr3v

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@SFCA_Info - March 5

🏆 London-based St Dominic’s Sixth Form College has received its third grade one rating from Ofsted for “outstanding” exam results and pushing students to achieve “far beyond” the basics https://t.co/scCvk2RdUd

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@SFCA_Info - February 11

Last week, HMCI @martyneoliver spoke at the @SFCA_info winter conference. He discussed the proposals we’re making to reform our education inspections and introduce new report cards. Watch the recording here: https://t.co/gn69LfYCV3 or read it here: https://t.co/J6WD6QGTaI pic.twitter.com/KPzK725ELM

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@SFCA_Info - February 5

Some great questions from @SFCA_info colleagues today. Looking forward to sharing our @PotteriesTrust views during the consultation process. @MrsCRPrince @LesleyMorrey @ClaireGaygan @Moorside_High @BiddulphHigh https://t.co/OJ4SDf4Pvl

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@SFCA_Info - February 5

Interrogating what it means to use and respect evidence in education, and for research evidence to take account of what happens in colleges, is Dr Phil Kirkman from @AngliaRuskin. #sfcaconf pic.twitter.com/rFE7nqr2OF

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@SFCA_Info - February 5

Very pleased to have @martyneoliver from @Ofstednews here with us at #sfcaconf to explain proposals for new report cards from September - as well as taking questions from our members. pic.twitter.com/o6j1XWWDMb

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