Making science a ‘conceivable’ career option
Evidence from a UK survey of over 9,000 pupils aged 10/11 shows that although the vast majority enjoy science at school; have parents who are supportive of them studying science…
Evidence from a UK survey of over 9,000 pupils aged 10/11 shows that although the vast majority enjoy science at school; have parents who are supportive of them studying science…
Each year Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, publishes an Annual Letter describing his priorities and work in the fields of global health and development. This…
Deputy PM Nick Clegg hails ending the ‘who you know, not what you know’ culture. The Taskforce’s Inspiring the Future free service is part of the plan to give state…
The House of Commons Library has published ‘Enterprise education in schools’. The report provides an overview of the provision of enterprise learning in the UK and how the approach of…
The Centre for Social Justice think-tank suggests ‘C Volunteering’ tax relief for companies who encourage employee volunteering. Read the full story….
Dr Andrew McCoshan’s The Wolf Report – perspectives from Europe PowerPoint presentation and audio recording are available to download. The Wolf Report puts forward radical proposals for vocational education and…
Demand for internships shows no sign of easing and now the pressure to bag a career-boosting placement is leading students not just to work for free, but to pay for…
In this economic climate, with such high rates of graduate unemployment, should school leavers give far greater consideration to vocational qualifications? The debate intensifies. Read the full Guardian story….
People who give time to help their communities will be given discounts on shopping, cheap swimming sessions and free theatre tickets as part of a major relaunch of the Government’s…
The number of young people classified as not in employment, education or training (Neet) is poised to rise following government changes to the way in which data from local authorities…