Tag: Education
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EDUCATION SECRETARY ACCUSES 23 UNIVERSITIES OF UNETHICAL PRACTICES – TRAPPING STUDENTS INTO ACCEPTING OFFERS
Reported in the i newspaper today “More than 20 universities have been accused by the Education Secretary of using “unethical” admission practices that are “trapping” students into accepting higher education places. Damian Hinds is writing to 23 named institutions warning that applicants are being “backed into a corner” to accept offers.” : https://inews.co.uk/news/education/education-secretary-calls-out-universities-over-unethical-admission-practices/ The Education…
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INAUGURAL REPORT FROM NEW THINK TANK – EDSK – A NEW ROLE FOR OFSTED AND SCHOOL INSPECTIONS
A newly launched think tank called EDSK has today released its first report https://www.edsk.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Requires-Improvement.pdf written by the Director Tom Richmond and is entitled “Requires Improvement” where it concludes “Ofsted occupies an important position in our education landscape and the process of inspecting schools can, if done in an appropriate and proportionate way, have a…
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PICK UP THE PACE: THE SLOWDOWN IN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND ITS WIDESPREAD EFFECTS
The Resolution Foundation released a new report on 19th March 2019 by Kathleen Henlan. https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/app/uploads/2019/03/Pick-up-the-pace.pdf This paper uses the Brexit moment to take stock of where Britain has got to on educational attainment, and where we might be heading. It highlights that while improvements to the country’s human capital stock have been driven by…
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MIGRATION: THEORY, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
This Special Issue is dedicated in memory of Professor Frans Meijers who sadly passed away on 16th November 2018. Frans worked tirelessly on career development research, policies and practices. He was a prolific writer, intellect and Co-Symposium Editor of the British Journal for Guidance and Counselling. His academic work has greatly influenced many students, teachers,…
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ESTYN TO BE IN SCHOOLS MORE OFTEN AS CURRICULUM PREPARATIONS CONTINUE – A NEW ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM TO RAISE STANDARDS FOR ALL
Estyn to be in schools more often as curriculum preparations continue Wales’ education inspectorate, Estyn, is to play a greater role in supporting schools prepare for the new curriculum, Kirsty Williams has announced. Written Statement: Evaluation and Improvement – a new accountability system to raise standards for all. Written Statement: Evaluation and Improvement – a…
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CAREER-RELATED LEARNING IN PRIMARY : THE ROLE OF PRIMARY TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS IN PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE
A new report ” Career-related learning in primary: The role of primary teachers and schools in preparing children for the future” has been written by Dr Elnaz Kashefpakdel and Jordan Rehill both from Education and Employers and Dr Deirdre Hughes of DMH Associates. https://www.educationandemployers.org/research/teach-first-career-related-learning-in-primary/ This paper, commissioned by Teach First, provides evidence on the benefits of…
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DROP-OUT RATES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS INCREASES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
In an article written for FENews byNikki Bardsley, Director of Apprenticeship Operations, Seetec she highlights the drop-rates from universities and that an alternative option of doing apprenticeships not being considered as many are encouraged to follow the higher education route. https://www.fenews.co.uk/featured-article/24449-drop-out-rates-among-university-students-increases-for-third-consecutive-year?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FE+News+via+email+-+Daily+update&utm_campaign=20190119_m149324961_Daily+fenews+update+via+RSS&utm_term=Drop-out+rates+among+university+students+increases+for+third+consecutive+year Record numbers of teenagers are entering into higher education each year, with reports suggesting…
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MAJOR NEW REPORT ON THE STEM SKILLS SHORTAGE
A report in FE News highlights a major new report issued with regard to skills shortages in STEM subjects. Written for FENews by Rob Slane Head of Marketing for EMSI UK. In his article he states :- We often hear from the Government, media and employer groups that Britain faces a shortage in Science, Technology,…
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THE BAKER CLAUSE : ONE YEAR ON SECTOR RESPONSE
FE News has reported on the Baker Clause after its first year and included a response from leading lights within the sector including comments from Deirdre Hughes. https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/24190-the-baker-clause-one-year-on-sector-response?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FE+News+via+email+-+Daily+update&utm_campaign=20190109_m149149742_Daily+fenews+update+via+RSS&utm_term=The+Baker+clause_3A+One+year+on+-+Sector+Response In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the need to improve the technical education system in England. Successive governments have recognised the importance of…
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EDUCATION SECRETARY DAMIAN HINDS TO APPEAR BEFORE EDUCATION COMMITTEE ON WEDNESDAY 16TH JANUARY
Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds will face questions from MPs during the Education Committee’s latest accountability session. The Committee is likely to want to ask about issues including multi-academy trusts and accountability, school exclusions and careers advice. Members could also raise the Government’s response to recent Committee reports on higher education and apprenticeships. The…