‘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…
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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…
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  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,…
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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…
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  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…
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In today’s Independent it has been reported that more than 130,000 men are enrolling on university courses each year that leave them worse off in future earnings early in their careers than non-graduates as revealed in a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/university-subjects-students-graduates-courses-degrees-higher-education-sam-gyimah-ifs-a8651046.html Male students studying one of seven university subjects – creative arts,…
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The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published a report : “THE FUTURE IS COMING:READY OR NOT? DELIVERING A SUCCESSFUL 21ST CENTURY SKILLS SYSTEM FOR NORTHERNIRELAND AND SCOTLAND .” https://www.ippr.org/files/2018-11/the-future-is-coming-november18.pdf The report makes key recommendations for what needs to change and what needs to stay the same in Northern Ireland and Scotland in order…
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A new research report released in November 2018 compares students’ level of education and qualification route to their employment and earnings in later life. http://Post-16 education: outcomes for disadvantaged students Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-962-3, DFE-RR825 PDF, 1.47MB, 33 pages It includes information on: personal characteristics such as age, gender, disadvantage level of education including GCSE attainment…
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A Sutton Trust report highlighted “One in four who work for MPs and peers in Westminster got job through personal connection.” As reported in the Independent Education News – ttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/westminster-employees-mps-peers-sutton-trust-unpaid-internships-sutton-trust-report-a8647201.html More than a quarter of staff members that work for MPs and peers in Westminster got their job through personal connections, a new report has revealed. Almost…
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The Careers for Londoners Action Plan which City Hall published this morning to coincide with the Mayor of London’s visit to the Excel Centre to open the ‘Skills London’ careers and jobs fair is now available – https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-economy/skills-and-training/careers-information-advice-and-guidance Developed in collaboration with schools, colleges and training providers, employers, unions, universities and London boroughs, the action plan…
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