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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A 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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Promising 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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From the students, for the students! An interesting read about a student-led network that promotes the equality of career opportunities. A new National Diverse Student Network has been launched for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The student-led network is a not-for-profit organisation that will promote equality of career opportunities, by providing a friendly and supportive online…
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An entry here from Handshake at FE News that takes a look at what the careers sector could look like in the future, and how much of a role technology could play. In the first study of its kind Handshake has teamed up with AGCAS, the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) and Wonkhe to look…
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In this article, FE News touches upon highly significant amendments to the Skills Bill and what this means in terms of careers for students. 21st February saw a potentially significant amendment to the Skills Bill, particularly for careers advice and guidance routes for students with the Baker Clause to become legally enforceable (the Baker Clause stipulates that…
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Reform to allow ex-prisoners to be offered apprenticeship opportunities. A step in the right direction. Currently prisoners are unable to take advantage of apprenticeships, which would give them access to gold-standard training they can gain the skills needed to secure work on release – with evidence showing that prison leavers in work are significantly less…
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An article here with more on the ‘Levelling Up’ white paper, particularly on how the government plans to spread opportuinities equitably across the UK. In early February, after months of delay and pushed back deadlines, the 300-page White Paper on Levelling up, as spearheaded by Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, Michael…
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