Tag: Social Justice
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FUNDING FOR CAREERS PROVISION IN ENGLAND’S SCHOOLS: IN SERIOUS DECLINE
Report: National Survey of School Leaders and Careers Professionals by Dr Deirdre Hughes on behalf of Careers England in association with NAHT and Jules White, Headteacher Tanbridge House School and Leader of the Worthless? campaign. National Survey of school leaders and careers professionals On the 12th November 2019 at the national Careers England Summit, London…
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STATE OF THE NATION REPORT: SOCIAL MOBILITY IN THE UK ‘VIRTUALLY STAGNANT’
HOT OFF THE PRESS: The BBC sets out key findings from the Social Mobility Commission which warns inequality will remain entrenched in the UK “from birth to work” unless the government takes urgent action. “Its State of the Nation report said the situation had remained “virtually stagnant” since 2014 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48103017 It is calling on ministers…
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OECD EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK 2019
The OECD’s annual report on jobs and employment in OECD countries – http://www.oecd.org/employment/outlook/. Each edition reviews recent trends, policy developments, and prospects. They have produced some terrific infographics on the ‘Future of Work’, as well as short informative videos. Job Automation (OECD, 2019) Download in Excel Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, estimates that “14% of existing…
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NEW FRAMEWORK OF INTENSIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS
It has been a privilege to work with PEF Impetus and Adviza careers practitioners and managers on the co-creation of a new Framework of Intensive Support (FIS) for young people and adults – https://www.adviza.org.uk/products/fis-cards What has impressed me the most is career development professionals’ enthusiasm within Adviza for a practical careers resource that can easily be applied…
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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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Great to see the release of the London Post-16 SEND Review jointly funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education (DfE). Sadiq Khan has shared this report with the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds. The report summarises the outcomes of a London-wide review to identify the post-16 SEND education supply gap in London. It…
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OXBRIDGE ‘OVER-RECRUITS’ FROM TOP EIGHT SCHOOLS
The BBC has today (7th December 2018) reported on findings by the Sutton Trust that Oxford and Cambridge are being accused of “being so socially exclusive that they recruit more students from eight top schools than almost 3,000 other English state schools put together.” The Sutton Trust study blames a lack of advice and guidance…
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SKILLS ON THE MOVE: MIGRANTS IN THE SURVEY OF ADULT SKILLS (OECD)
Skills on the Move: Migrants in the Survey of Adult Skills Migration has been at the centre of political debate across the OECD in recent years. Drawing on data from the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), this report provides new evidence on differences in migrants’ characteristics and contexts and considers how these relate to the…
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OECD FORUM 2018 – RESKILLING: HOW DIFFICULT IS IT?
OECD Forum 2018: Reskilling: How difficult is it? The Forum Network, hosted by the OECD “Become who you are. Reskill and find your next job!” Such is the promise of a reskilling company. With increasing automation, “60 million to 375 million individuals around the world may need to transition to new occupational categories by 2030.…
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CAREERS ADVICE FOR ADULTS: £9 SAVED FOR EVERY £1 SPENT
In late 2017, the Board of Careers Yorkshire and the Humber: National Careers Service commissioned dmh associates to undertake an economic review and analysis of the productivity and economic benefits of the service. The period under review focuses on data available from early 2015 – mid year 2017 and the primary focus is on face-to-face…