Education and Employers

Rest of UK lags behind Scotland in science take-up

Almost twice as many teenagers are studying science in Scotland compared with the rest of the UK, according to a leading scientific institution. The Royal Society has said schools elsewhere…

Next research seminar: Professor Ewart Keep

…to one side. With youth unemployment rising, public money scarce, educational institutions under severe pressure, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES, 2009) offering a fresh analysis of…

Government backs Apprenticeships

…employers to drive economic growth by creating a new generation of skilled workers, while underling the government’s commitment to increase the budget for Apprenticeships to over £1,400 million in 2011-12….

Degrees alone are not enough, employers warn graduates

As graduate unemployment continues to rise in 2011, employers are sending a clear message that even strong academic performance is not enough, unless it is combined with skills and experience….

OECD review of vocational education in South Carolina

…understanding of required work disciplines and relevant workplace skills like teamwork and communication with customers. This will certainly hinder their chances of obtaining work – particularly reasonable quality work –…

Science and maths teaching in Wales not up to scratch

Science, technology, engineering and maths skills in Wales are not up to scratch, a critical report claims. The report, by the National Assembly’s Enterprise and Learning Committee, calls for “concerted…

Information, advice and guidance consultation

Take part in the UK Commission for Skills and Employment’s careers information, advice and guidance consultation follow the link below. The deadline is 17 January 2011….

Primary Futures and NAHT teacher’s survey now ‘live’

…with later life? Tell us! @PrimaryFutures are doing a national survey in partnership with @NAHT We welcome responses from teachers, please take 2 minutes to fill it in here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/VHFDYSD….

High School Career Exploration Programs: Do They Work?

…Did participation affect students’ high school completion rates and their preparation for college? Did participation influence students’ enrolment in post-secondary education? The major finding from this research was that greater…

Primary Futures: The future is bright

…in primary education which discusses some of the most common activities primary school teachers across the country organise to support learning and, drawing on relevant analysis and evaluations, summarises what…