Speaking in response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “The Curriculum and Assessment Review marks a pivotal moment for education. What happens in classrooms shapes lives. We have a chance to redefine what learning means and that chance must not be wasted. University Alliance believes the school […]
Responding to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Having long called for a joined-up vision and strategy for the future of post-16 education and skills, we welcome the government’s white paper. It sets a helpful trajectory for further and higher education, with a much-needed focus on the value […]
University Alliance has responded to the government’s provisional accreditation of an additional twelve teacher training providers. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: I’m delighted that the government has granted twelve additional providers provisional accreditation to deliver teacher training from September. I’m particularly pleased that the list of provisionally accredited providers […]
University Alliance has responded to the consultation on ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’. In our response we: Read UA’s response to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultation.
What started as a small university-funded initiative in 2019 has now delivered over 120 projects and collaborated with industry giants like BBC, Unilever, Matt Collishaw, Canary Wharf, Wates and Mozilla. Studio KT1 was meant to last three years, but it thrived during a global pandemic, launched an award-winning pop-up, and became a profitable, student-powered creative […]
University Alliance has made a submission to the DfE’s call for evidence on improving the curriculum and assessment system, ahead of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Read UA’s submission here.
The Creative Education Coalition have submitted to the Curriculum Review Call for Evidence. See the full submission here. The Creative Education Coalition are made up of the following organisations: University Alliance London Higher GuildHEDrama and Theatre Education AllianceAssociation for Art History University College London (UCL)Royal College of Art (RCA)University of the Arts London (UAL)National Saturday […]
In our latest ‘Innovators’ blog, Dr James Kenworth provides insight into the way Middlesex University is preserving creativity in the higher education sector and in local communities through ‘Pro – localism’ and experience-building opportunities. “The Newham Plays create cultural participation opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds. The series has become a significant proponent of […]
When hiring, employers tend to value a graduate’s skills, the subject they studied, and vocational experience gained during their degree ahead of grades achieved or whether the graduate studied at a particular university, according to a new survey conducted by CBI Economics. Commissioned by University Alliance, CBI Economics conducted a survey of 252 UK employers […]
University Alliance have responded to UCAS’ engagement exercise on allocating UCAS Tariff points to Apprenticeships at Level 3 and SCQF Level 6. Read our full response.