Education and Employers

Engaging with evidence

…interventions and meta-analysis and how to interpret their use. The guide discusses concepts such as bias, identifying common pitfalls and areas where readers tend to misinterpret information, arguments and discourse….

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Professor Sir Steve Smith

…the UUK Board (2006-2020). He is currently a Fulbright Commissioner, a Non-Executive Director of Unite Students, Chair of the Liveable Exeter Place Board, and a Patron of Exeter College. From…

One in three schools no concrete plan for careers advice

…provide careers advice for pupils, a survey by the Institute of Career Guidance (ICG) has found. Their new legal duty comes in to force from September. Read the full story….

Employer engagement in schools: the business case

What happens when someone from the economic community becomes involved with schools and colleges?To what extent can they support pupil learning, progression and the performance of educational institutions? These are…

McDonalds chief tells firms to end snobbery against school leavers

McDonalds chief executive advises businesses to end snobbery against school leavers. She emphasises that as business and education move closer together, forward thinking companies are becoming educators as well as…

£60 million youth jobs package unveiled

The Government has moved to tackle rising youth unemployment by announcing a £60 million package aimed at boosting work prospects and “transforming” vocational education. The Coalition is committed to getting…

Perks for those who volunteer

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…

Tax relief for employee volunteering proposed

The Centre for Social Justice think-tank suggests ‘C Volunteering’ tax relief for companies who encourage employee volunteering. Read the full story….

New research shows link between academic achievement and encounters with employers

…Kirstie Mackey, Director of LifeSkills at Barclays UK also commented on the findings: “Today’s publication reinforces why a clear framework for employer-led interactions is needed and we must refocus our…