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WE MUST IDENTIFY THE JOBS AND SKILLS OF THE FUTURE FOR CONTINUED GROWTH – LYONS
Read more: WE MUST IDENTIFY THE JOBS AND SKILLS OF THE FUTURE FOR CONTINUED GROWTH – LYONSA few quotes here from Minister Gordon Lyons on the NI Skills Barometer – Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the publication of the updated Northern Ireland Skills Barometer. The Barometer was commissioned by the Department for the Economy to provide a better understanding of the future skills needs across the local economy and is……
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SEND REVIEW: CHILDREN TO RECEIVE EARLIER SUPPORT IN NEW GOVERNMENT PLANS
Read more: SEND REVIEW: CHILDREN TO RECEIVE EARLIER SUPPORT IN NEW GOVERNMENT PLANSGreen paper plans look to be heading in the right direction but is it too late for some? Read the latest update on SEND in schools. By Alice Evans BBC News Natasha says getting extra support for her son has been “an impossible battle” Children with special educational needs will receive better help at school……
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SCHOOLS ‘LACK FUNDING’ FOR CAREERS GUIDANCE
Read more: SCHOOLS ‘LACK FUNDING’ FOR CAREERS GUIDANCEA recent article from TES Magazine that talks about what needs to be done in order to keep a level of consistency in career guidance in schools across the country. All schools should have a professional careers adviser because the quality of careers guidance is too varied, says Sutton Trust report. All schools should have……
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DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN APPLICATIONS AS THEY APPROACH EXAMS
Read more: DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN APPLICATIONS AS THEY APPROACH EXAMSPromising figures tell us degrees are becoming more accessible as UCAS show a record number of university applicants from disadavantaged students! New figures published by UCAS show a record number of disadvantaged students have applied to start university or college this autumn. 28% of young people from the most disadvantaged areas have applied – up……
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REALISE AND COGNASSIST PILOT RESEARCH ON PREDICTING DROPOUT
Read more: REALISE AND COGNASSIST PILOT RESEARCH ON PREDICTING DROPOUTSome early stages of research into the key factors that may cause higher dropout rates in learners. A new study from Realise and Cognassist aimed to identify learners at greater risk of dropping out based on cognitive assessment results and other individual factors. Looking at historical data provided by Realise, Cognassist used internal statistical analysis……
