May 1, 2011
May 1, 2011
The Skills Commission has launched an inquiry into technician and higher level skills. The Commission will consider the following: What do employers need from technician and higher level skills training? How should technician and higher level skills training be funded? How do we ensure there are clear progression pathways through technician and higher level skills […]
Read moreApril 27, 2011
April 27, 2011
New on the Taskforce research pages is an evaluation of ‘Informal mentoring networks for low-income urban girls pursuing healthcare careers’.
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April 27, 2011
New on the Taskforce research pages – two cohort evaluations of a long running programme to create enhanced work related learning for 14 to 16s of all abilities. First cohort Second cohort
Read moreApril 26, 2011
April 26, 2011
New on the Taskforce research pages is an evaluation of Key Stage 4 (11 – 16 years) employer engagement and the key messages.
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April 26, 2011
New on the Taskforce research pages the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) baseline study on student and teacher attitudes to work related learning.
Read moreApril 22, 2011
April 22, 2011
The Open University has encouraged 300 students, staff and alumni to apply to be school governors. This report analyses that recruitment drive, the training given and the reasons behind their volunteering. Read the full Open University report.
Read moreApril 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
From a classroom in America, Brittany Robinson, 14, is programming a robot to perform open heart surgery. She’s focused on the intricacies of computer science and engineering. Never mind that the robot and the heart are made of Lego. Read the full Washington Post story.
Read moreApril 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
The US National Governors Association has published a report entitled Degrees for what jobs? Raising expectations for universities and colleges in a global economy. Some Governors are recognising that academic success needs to be better linked to the needs of the market place. Read the full NGA report.
Read moreApril 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
The entire Cabinet and most of the Shadow Cabinet have signed up to the BBC’s Robert Peston’s new Speakers for Schools service, but he won’t be happy until he has 1,000 “leaders in their fields” on his books. Read the full City AM article.
Read moreApril 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
An Ofsted survey finds less than 10% of placements are ‘unconventional’, with majority in education, hair and beauty, office and shops. It says mixed sex schools need to do more to widen perceptions of the career options. For some girls, career ambitions were changed through direct observation of a professional at work, through mentoring and […]
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