The Government Response to the Education Select Committee’s report on careers guidance for young people’ has been published. Inspiring the Future is mentioned as an effective way to facilitate diverse…
The volunteering spirit seen during the London 2012 Olympic Games is in danger of “fizzling out”, a group of MPs has warned. The Public Accounts Committee said the Cabinet Office…
2013 marks Aston Martin’s Centenary year, the British sports car maker is embarking on a programme of special events including a school visit to William Morris Sixth Form in Hammersmith…
Middle class parents are hiring a Premier League sports psychologist to boost their children’s exam results. Read the full story….
Four pupils from Bishop Challoner School in Tower Hamlets had lunch at 10 Downing Street and the chance to quiz top civil servants questions about government policy. The pupils won…
Schools in England will no longer be rated as “outstanding” by inspectors if they fail to close the attainment gap between poor and affluent children. Schools Minister David Laws said…
According to a poll of 1,774 people who graduated in the last two years, 76% said they were not informed about the alternatives to university before leaving school. Of these,…
Young adults who took part in four or more activities with employers while at school went on to earn an average of £23,100 by their mid-20s. The total was £3,600-a-year…
Ofsted head, Sir Michael Wilshaw, says businesses should make staff take part in running schools, and some governors should be paid. School governors need to offer more professional leadership he…
MPs are being urged to level the playing field for post-16 education. Under the current financial arrangements 6th form colleges appear to be disadvantaged. Read the full story….
