New research by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) suggests that good links with the community, a stable policy environment and greater autonomy for schools, are some of the factors which contribute towards Republic of Ireland pupils having higher reading scores than UK countries. The Republic of Ireland has a history of high reading scores inContinueContinue reading “New research looks at reading policy in the Republic of Ireland to explain high performance in PISA”
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5 Tips for Navigating Teaching
The to-do list will always be there and working all the hours of the day, unfortunately, isn’t going to conquer it. As well as actually teaching children, you also have to plan other lessons, create those lessons, mark books, mark assignments, maintain data, and various other tasks outside of the classroom. It may feel neverContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Navigating Teaching”
NFER Queen’s Speech Statement – Post-16 Bill
Responding to the announcement in the Queen’s speech of a Post 16 Education and Skills Bill, Carole Willis, chief executive of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said: “We welcome the continued focus on investing in further education (FE) and the strengthening of local relationships with employers. “This is of key importance in supportingContinueContinue reading “NFER Queen’s Speech Statement – Post-16 Bill”
UK Government girl’s education committment requires more funding
Mark Sheard, CEO of World Vision UK, said: “World Vision UK welcomes the G7 Declaration on girls’ education and its global target to get 40 million more girls into school by 2026, but this must truly mean 40 million more girls.” “Many girls have had to leave education due to the impact of the COVID-19ContinueContinue reading “UK Government girl’s education committment requires more funding”
Urgency of children’s global literacy campaign increases due to pandemic
Today (April 23), on UNESCO World Book Day, the World Literacy Foundation is calling for emergency support to improve children’s reading standards after shock figures revealed the impact of the pandemic on literacy levels. Award-winning authors and actors including Stephen Fry and Dame Helen Mirren add their voices to the charity’s call to urgently intervene to mitigate child illiteracy rates internationally. With literacy programmes spanning across USA, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, Australia and South America the charity is appealing for donations, via its newContinueContinue reading “Urgency of children’s global literacy campaign increases due to pandemic”
Are GCSE pupils ready for next year’s studies? How to help your child catch up.
Exams may be off the table this year, but pupils still need to catch up with their GCSE studies in order to be ready for their A Level and further education courses next academic year. Chris Malcolm, founder of Wales-based educational resources provider Daydream Education, says that his company’s products are in demand from parentsContinueContinue reading “Are GCSE pupils ready for next year’s studies? How to help your child catch up.”
Reversing the trend in youth unemployment is key to drive economic recovery, says NCUB
The Government must act now to reverse the levels of youth unemployment, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) in response the latest labour market statistics released today. Dr Joe Marshall, Chief Executive of NCUB said: “Whilst it is of course positive that the numbers of vacancies have increased to pre pandemic levelsContinueContinue reading “Reversing the trend in youth unemployment is key to drive economic recovery, says NCUB”
New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers
A new report published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) shows that the first lockdown in March 2020 led to a decrease in the well-being of teachers – with a rise in distress, anxiety and lower levels of happiness and life satisfaction, compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, the new data highlights that theContinueContinue reading “New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers”
UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support
Best-selling authors add their voice to ‘Before it’s too Late’ literacy campaign on World Book Day. The UK Reads campaign aims to help children access books and learn to read in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Disadvantaged children are at higher risk than ever before of falling significantly behind with their vocabulary and reading ability. The campaign aimsContinueContinue reading “UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support”
Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.
Almost a third (30%) of British workers reported that they don’t have a good work-life balance in their current job role. Now new findings from Delamere Health have revealed which industries are failing to sustain a positive work and life balance for their employees. According to the research carried out by the data experts at Delamere, Education was theContinueContinue reading “Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.”