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‘Outstanding’ ratings by education watchdog Ofsted should only be given to schools that can demonstrate excellence in creative and technical teaching as well as in academic subjects, says a new report by the Edge Foundation published today (29 November 2018). http://www.edge.co.uk/news/edge-news/schools-should-offer-creative-and-technical-subjects-to-warrant-top-ofsted-rating This time the Edge sFoundation feature latest data from two of the richest sources in……

The focus for primary schools shouldn’t be on ‘careers advice’ but on ‘career-related learning’, argues Nick Chambers CEO Education and Employers in an article written for TES. https://www.tes.com/news/primary-career-education-should-broaden-childrens-horizons The last few months have seen a sudden enthusiasm for careers education in primary schools. Of course, it is a simple and seductive idea. But many teachers……

  Graham Attwell and Deirdre Hughes have co-authored a new article on career learning and labour market intelligence/information (LMI). This features in ‘Revista Iboeroamericana de Educación a Distancia (The Iberoamerican Review of Digital Education). Pontydysgu, Wales; DMH Associates, Exeter, England https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326740611_Learning_about_Careers_Open_data_and_Labour_Market_Intelligence/download   Decisions about learning and work have to be placed in a particular spatial,……

An article written by Chris Hale, Director of Policy, Universities UK  for FE News  claims” “The role of the tertiary education system in meeting the work force challenges of the country has never been more important.” https://www.fenews.co.uk/featured-article/22621-universities-role-in-providing-higher-level-skills His article continues : As a society, we’re entering new territory with the coming of the Fourth Industrial……

  The Education Committee recently questioned the Careers & Enterprise Company in England on its work supporting schools and colleges in improving careers guidance. https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/25234910-675f-403f-82ca-061588d499eb On Wednesday 21 November 2018, the Committee had the opportunity to scrutinise the company’s work and its role in implementing the Government’s new Careers Strategy. This was a follow up meeting……