November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
The Richard Review says the definition of apprenticeship has been “stretched too far” and needs to be rethought. An independent review of apprenticeships calls on the Government to improve quality and make them more focused on the needs of employers. Doug Richard, founder of School for Startups, was asked by the Education Secretary Michael Gove […]
Read moreNovember 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
There are unacceptably wide variations in the performance of schools in different parts of England, the education watchdog Ofsted warns. Ofsted figures show that in some areas there is less than 50% chance of a good or outstanding school – compared with more than 90% in others. Read the full story.
Read moreNovember 26, 2012
November 26, 2012
Speakers for Schools launches across Wales today with a week of high profile talks in schools. State secondary schools and colleges can now register for a free speaker. The national launch kicked off with Robert Peston speaking in English on BBC Radio ‘Good Morning Wales’ and author Simon Thirsk speaking in Welsh on BBC Radio […]
Read moreNovember 23, 2012
November 23, 2012
The poorest children are twice as likely to struggle at maths early on at primary school, research suggests. But a study found a short but intense tutoring scheme enables struggling children to make strong gains. The report on 47,237 children with weak numeracy levels in England’s Every Child Counts scheme found 73% went on to […]
Read moreNovember 23, 2012
November 23, 2012
Schoolchildren should ignore the “dreadful snobbery” that puts pressure on them to push for places at elite universities, the Government higher education access watchdog has warned. Pupils should be encouraged to pursue the “most appropriate route” into the workplace, including taking up vocational courses and apprenticeships, said Prof Les Ebdon. Read the full story.
Read moreNovember 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
White working-class boys are lagging dramatically behind other children at the age of five amid growing fears over poor parenting skills in the most deprived communities. Data from the Department for Education shows they are less likely to be able to read, communicate, use basic numeracy and show the necessary physical and social awareness as […]
Read moreNovember 16, 2012
November 16, 2012
The slides, podcast and video are now available online from the Nancy Hoffman seminar ‘Building a better “Pathways to Careers” system in the US’ hosted in London by the Education and Employers Taskforce. See the podcast: /research/research-seminars-2011-12/dr-nancy-hoffmann—15th-november-2012/
Read moreNovember 16, 2012
November 16, 2012
Digital technology that has the power to transform education often sits in boxes because teachers do not know how best to use it, a study claims. Researchers for the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta) say there is clear evidence that technology can boost learning. Read the full story.
Read moreNovember 14, 2012
November 14, 2012
An “arc of underachievement” blights the life chances of thousands of children in some northern and coastal towns in England, says Labour. The shadow education secretary, Stephen Twigg, says the poorest pupils, particularly white working class children, are being held back. Read the full story.
Read moreNovember 12, 2012
November 12, 2012
School teachers and parents are calling for UK employers to increase their involvement in education by playing a greater role in advising – and providing work experience for – young people. That’s according to new independent research released today by the Association of Colleges to mark Colleges Week 2012, which runs from 11-18 November 2012. […]
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