December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012
English schools have received a mixed assessment overall from one of the biggest regular studies of global educational attainment, rising up the table for reading, holding steady for maths and dipping in science. The picture comes from a trio of vast studies by the Amsterdam-based International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), which […]
Read moreDecember 7, 2012
December 7, 2012
State school pupils are often disadvantaged by the university application process in the UK, a report by an educational charity says. The Sutton Trust says pupils from independent schools are more likely to shine in their “personal statements”. Read the full story. Read about the research: /research/research-seminars-2011-12/dr-steven-jones—20th-march-2012/
Read moreDecember 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
Advertising unpaid internships could become illegal from next year under proposals being introduced into parliament on Wednesday. The Labour MP Hazel Blears said she had cross-party support for her 10-minute rule bill, which seeks to ban job postings for placements that break national minimum wage law. Read the full story.
Read moreDecember 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
We have just confirmed the dates for two special Higher Apprenticeship Careers Fairs at state secondary schools in Manchester (7 Feb) and London (13 Feb) 2013. If you are an employer you can register your interest (to take part for free) by contacting: charlotte.lightman@educationandemployers.org
Read moreNovember 28, 2012
November 28, 2012
Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) welcomes the decision by the government to extend the duty to provide access to impartial careers guidance down to age 14 (Year 8) and up to age 18 in schools and colleges. ASCL General Secretary Brian Lightman commented: “It is absolutely essential that young people have access to […]
Read moreNovember 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.
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