More than three quarters of the 20-strong group achieved either a merit or a distinction in their ‘principles of building construction’ test – with one student recording a perfect score. Staff said ...

Simon Cook says a lack of funding for construction teachers is exacerbating a skills gap The principal of a Kent college is calling on the government to invest in more bricklaying teachers to help ...

The principal of a Kent college is calling on the government to invest in more bricklaying teachers to help train housebuilders. The government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes in England by the ...