July 7, 2014
July 7, 2014
This pamphlet presents findings from a small survey of 28 teachers, teaching assistants, head teachers and maths coordinators at schools that take part in Number Partners, a national employer volunteering scheme whereby volunteers go into primary schools to help children with their maths.
Read moreJuly 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
By Tricia Le Gallais and Richard Hatcher, Birmingham City University. In Employer Engagement in Education: Theories and Evidence (Routledge, 2014) eds. Anthony Mann, Julian Stanley and Louise Archer. This article sets out the findings of two research studies which investigate the relationship between the work placements that school students undertake and their social class. The […]
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July 3, 2014
By Steven Jones In Employer Engagement in Education: Theories and Evidence (Routledge, 2014) eds. Anthony Mann, Julian Stanley and Louise Archer This article aims to investigate and quantify differences in the work related activity experienced by UK Higher Education (HE) applicants from a range of backgrounds as well as to consider how work experience is […]
Read moreJune 18, 2014
June 18, 2014
This seminar focused on the role of work experience on UCAS Personal Statements. Abstract: The announcement of higher fees for the UK Higher Education (HE) sector from 2012 brought with it renewed emphasis on non-academic indicators in the admissions process. In addition to assessing ‘headline’ A-level grades, the UK’s Minister of State for Universities and […]
Read moreJune 17, 2014
June 17, 2014
This seminar focused on the impact of the 14-19 Diploma programme in the UK. Abstract: The 14-19 Diplomas were introduced in September 2008 as part of government reforms of the education opportunities open to 14-19 year olds. Diplomas are practically-oriented qualifications and embed employer engagement into their curricula. This seminar presented the findings of the national […]
Read moreMay 19, 2014
May 19, 2014
By Christian Percy and Anthony Mann In Employer Engagement in Education: Theories and Evidence (Routledge, 2014) eds. Anthony Mann, Julian Stanley and Louise Archer. This paper investigates the claim that greater experience of the world of work while studying at school, should also confer benefits in accessing and successfully participating in employment later. This logic […]
Read moreMay 19, 2014
May 19, 2014
Edited by Anthony Mann, Julian Stanley and Louise Archer (London: Routledge, 2014) The first collection of research essays on the subject of employer engagement in education, the book features 17 essays overwhelmingly drawn from papers presented at Education and Employers’ seminars and conferences. “This important book takes the first step in field building – pulling […]
Read moreJanuary 23, 2014
January 23, 2014
Thursday 23rd January 2014, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, London View the conference programme View the complete set of research paper abstracts View presentations, papers and videos Keynote Speeches We were pleased to welcome Professor Alison Wolf and Andreas Schleicher as our keynote speakers. Andreas Schleicher, Deputy Director for Education and Skills at the OECD […]
Read moreJanuary 19, 2014
January 19, 2014
By Dr Anthony Mann (Director of Research and Policy, Education and Employers), and James Dawkins (Research Analyst, Education and Employers). A report by Dr Anthony Mann and James Dawkins setting out insights from three focus groups and five semi-structured interviews undertaken by the Education and Employer Engagement research team between 2011 and 2012. The report captures the views […]
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January 19, 2014
A report for CfBT Education Trust by Dr Anthony Mann, Director of Research and Policy with James Dawkins, Research Analyst at the Education and Employers Taskforce. The publication reviews wide-ranging UK and international literature exploring the impact of employer engagement in education, in its different forms, on the employment and attainment outcomes of young people.
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