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NEW PAPER | Women in the #Education System: Breaking Barriers and Championing Excellence This thinkpiece explores the diverse and significant roles of women in the education system, recognising their meaningful impacts and influence. From #healthcare and the social sciences to #STEM fields and #vocational training, women are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and forging pathways to success in every facet of education and #learning. By Dame Ann Limb DBE DL, and Maísa Edwards, PhD with kind contributions from Prof. Kate Asante (University of Hertfordshire), Liz Bromley (NCG), Professor Annabel Kiernan (Staffordshire University), and Prof. Eunice Simmons (University of Chester). https://lnkd.in/d9Jva4vM

Great to spend time with friends and colleagues at the Edufuturists uprising tonight in Leeds. Whilst we didn't win, it was wonderful as always to be recognised for the jobs we do NCG by being highly commended in our categories. On to the next one 👍 Jennifer McCowie Frazer Marshall Neil Whitfield

A new primary care employability programme, piloted by the SEL Jobs Hub and Southwark College, has seen very promising results. Over half of the cohort has secured a local role in primary care — congratulations to everyone involved! NCG

Some of my favourite events of the year are our graduation ceremonies. Over the last week we have celebrated our inspirational students graduating from our Higher Education courses and Supported Internships. Well done to everyone that has graduated through Kidderminster College NCG this year, and special thanks to everyone involved in making these amazing events possible. PS, yes we were very privileged to have Kidderminster Harriers Football Club first team coach Phil Brown as our guest of honour this year who gave an inspirational insight into his journey through education, culminating in graduating at the age of 63!

Kidderminster Graduation 2024 Although I could not say my thank you’s within the ceremony, I would like to say thank you to Matt and the marketing team for their efforts and input, this day would not have gone ahead without you. Also a big thank you to the HE lecturers this year who have worked tremendously hard despite the pressures of both the sector and the institution. Your work does not go unnoticed - you have a been a fantastic bunch. Kidderminster College NCG

Kidderminster College Sports Students Reach Final of National Advertising Competition. Three Level 3 Sports Students from NCG Kidderminster College made it to the Final of the “Your Pitch” competition recently. Organised by the free digital e-learning platform YourGamePlan, this competition invited young people of all ages from 13-19 to pitch their ideas for this year’s JD Sports Fashion Christmas Advert. 457 young people entered the competition, and the 55 finalists, including Kidderminster College’s Kassie Martin, Sacha Hart and Immie Evans, were invited to the Headquarters of Meta in London on Wednesday 26 June to present their ideas to judges Tim Campbell (Winner of the first series of The Apprentice), Chris Waters (Marketing Director for JD), Russie M. (Social Strategist and D&AD Advertising Trustee), and Beau Jackson (Media Editor). All finalists were also invited to take part in workshops with Channel 4, JD and marketing agencies Goodstuff and JCDecaux. There may also be work experience opportunities for these learners in the future. YourGamePlan Founder Danny Heath said: “I don’t think any of us expected the quality to be so unbelievably high, from the concepts themselves, the high level of research, incredible presenting skills and elite production levels. To see this from students as young as 13 was frankly incredible." Tim Campbell told the students that he really liked their advertising idea – “Today, tomorrow and always” and was very impressed by their pitch. Tutor Sophie Austin said: “I am extremely proud of these girls. They presented themselves so well. This was such an incredible opportunity for them and I’m glad they’ve really thrown themselves into it and got as much out of it as they can. Kassie had never been to London before and was quite nervous about it so we made sure we did all the touristy things and showed her how fun it can be!” Sacha said: “Going in front of the judges was nerve-wracking, especially as we’re sports students and they asked us all these advertising and marketing questions. But we remembered what Sophie had said, so we stepped back, took a deep breath and thought about our answer. It was such a great day, I’m so glad we got to go.”