July 25, 2012
Fair access to university ‘decades away’
July 25, 2012
It will take 40 years to achieve fair access to Scottish Universities for poorer students, says the National Union of Students (NUS). Read the full story,
Read moreJuly 24, 2012
Graduates lack skills needed by business
July 24, 2012
Science graduates the lack skills needed by UK business. The Lords Science and Technology Committee calls for ‘immediate action’. Report chairman Lord Willis said he was “gobsmacked” by figures which showed few who had studied maths beyond GCSE. Too many students start science courses with weak maths skills. Read the full story.
Read moreJuly 23, 2012
Summer schools created for the disadvantaged
July 23, 2012
The creation of 2,000 new summer schools across England will help put 65,000 disadvantaged pupils on an even footing with their wealthier peers. The idea is to boost their skills before starting secondary school in September. Read the full story.
Read moreJuly 19, 2012
96% teachers ‘concerned’ about youth employment
July 19, 2012
As the school holidays start a TES/ Education and Employers Taskforce survey shows that 96% of teachers are ‘concerned’ about the future employment prospects of their pupils. See the full survey findings: TES- Education and Taskforce Teacher Survey Spring 2012
Read moreJuly 18, 2012
All main political parties support Inspiring the Future
July 18, 2012
The 2 July saw the national launch of volunteering in education initiative Inspiring the Future. This new free initiative will see employees from all sectors and professions volunteering to go into state secondary schools and colleges to talk about their jobs, careers, and the education routes they took. Everyone from CEOs to apprentices and new […]
Read moreJuly 17, 2012
Careers advice plan gets vote of little confidence from teachers
July 17, 2012
Teachers say it is important for pupils to hear directly from employers about careers a new TES/Taskforce survey shows. View the statistics: TES- Education and Taskforce Teacher Survey Spring 2012.
Read moreJuly 17, 2012
Latest Taskforce News
July 17, 2012
The latest issue of Taskforce News is out today. This covers the national launch of free employee volunteering in schools programme Inspiring the Future with Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, actor Joanna Lumley, 100 leading employers and 1000 pupils aged 14-16. The Taskforce’s new research into Employer engagement in English independent schools is also featured. […]
Read moreJuly 16, 2012
Guide to Inspiring the Future for employers – NEW
July 16, 2012
The Taskforce has created a short Powerpoint presentation for employers. This explains Inspiring the Future in simple, practical terms and can be used to prove the business case and win hearts and minds. Human resource managers, CSR managers and line managers can use it to encourage employees to volunteer. Download the Powerpoint presentation Guide to […]
Read moreJuly 9, 2012
89% favour retaining Work Related Learning statutory provision
July 9, 2012
A total of 89% consultation respondents are in favour retaining Work Related Learning statutory provision which is facing removal by the Government. Read the full consultation document: Consultation report – work related learning
Read moreJuly 2, 2012
Inspiring the Future revolutionises access to employers for schools
July 2, 2012
The 2 July saw the national launch of free volunteering in education initiative Inspiring the Future. To mark the launch scores of leading employers took part in a careers networking event at a school in Tower Hamlets – one of England’s most disadvantaged areas. Speakers included: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg; Sir Roger Carr, President […]
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