Labour market LIVE from Learning and Work Institute12 April 2022 Unemployment is 1,296,000, down by 39,000 from last month’s published figure (quarterly headline has fallen by 86,000) and the unemployment rate 3.8%, is down by 0.1 percentage points on last month and down by 0.2 percentage points on last quarter. The ONS figure for claimant…
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In this article in FE News Deirdre Hughes highlights the new Digital Inventory of Career Gudiance Tools in which the Careerchat Ltd chatbot CiCi is featured. Deirdre was part of the team who recognised that a careers chatbot would be a major tool for careers practitioners to help support individuals to explore their career options.…
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More on the Careers Guidance in schools Bill led by Mark Jenkinson of the Conservative Party. This Private Member Bill sponsored by Mark Jenkinson received its Third Reading in the Lords on 25 March – and is now awaiting Royal Assent There has been a statutory duty to provide careers guidance that fallen on maintained…
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Described as a simple but effective Bill that will ensure all pupils in all types of state-funded secondary schools are entitled to independent careers guidance throughout their secondary education. Continue reading to find out more. Bill will ensure that all pupils in all types of state-funded secondary schools in England are legally entitled to independent…
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Nadhim Zawawi, Education Secretary in England introduces the ‘Opportunity For All White Paper’ outlining the government’s vision for improving children and young people’s education Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child This white paper demonstrates how our education system can deliver on the government’s priority to level up across the country.…
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Here is the latest research project from DMH Associates ‘The Independent Review of Careers Guidance in Northern Ireland’ in an article on FE News written by Dr. Deirdre Hughes OBE. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the publication of an independent review into the careers guidance provided by the Department for the Economy. Commissioned in…
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Our amazing Dr. Deirdre Hughes OBE would like to introduce the latest Cedefop report, FRESH OFF THE PRESS published only a couple of days ago! Cedefop – Towards European Standards for Monitoring and Evaluation of Lifelong Guidance Systems and Services   (VOL. I) This new first volume published today by the Centre for the Development of Vocational Training…
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A 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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Green 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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