A new report warns that there is a substantial risk that teacher recruitment targets will not be met this year across a large range of secondary subjects, including English, a subject that usually meets its target. It also worryingly shows that there are recruitment challenges in other subjects that tend to recruit well, including geography, biology, artContinueContinue reading “Teacher recruitment targets likely to be missed in English, maths and science, new NFER report reveals”
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Is online learning the way to go?
Online learning is when a learner chooses to study their chosen subject with an online learning college through the internet. Normally you would be expected to access your course through a student portal, where you would find course materials, resources, videos and access to your Tutor.This style of study is completely different to attending aContinueContinue reading “Is online learning the way to go?”
Two thirds of young people say Covid-19 has made it harder to find decent jobs with three quarters struggling with stress at work
New research published today by the Institute for Employment Studies details the struggle that young jobseekers are facing in the post-lockdown labour market. Young people were among the hardest hit groups in the Covid-19 crisis, seeing the largest falls in employment, disruption to education and continued negative impacts on their mental health, aspirations and futureContinueContinue reading “Two thirds of young people say Covid-19 has made it harder to find decent jobs with three quarters struggling with stress at work”
New unemployment statistics reveal a skills mismatch, says NCUB
UK businesses and universities are today voicing serious concerns that we are facing a skills mismatch which is standing in the way of the nation’s recovery. This comes as new Office for National Statistics (ONS) statistics released this morning show the number of vacancies has risen above one million for the first time ever. Dr Joe Marshall,ContinueContinue reading “New unemployment statistics reveal a skills mismatch, says NCUB”
PM’s new National Science and Technology Council is a significant step in the right direction for UK R&D, says NCUB
The Prime Minister’s new National Science and Technology Council, is a step in the right direction to make the UK a science superpower, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). Rosalind Lowe, Head of Policy and Engagement at NCUB, said: “The UK has placed research and innovation at the heart of its national economic strategyContinueContinue reading “PM’s new National Science and Technology Council is a significant step in the right direction for UK R&D, says NCUB”
Urgent apprenticeship reform necessary to prevent disadvantaged young people suffering double Covid blow
The apprenticeship system in England requires urgent action to ensure disadvantaged young people interested in apprenticeships – and whose prospects have already been impacted by Covid – do not suffer a second educational blow, according to a new report. The study, https://www.nfer.ac.uk/media/4531/nfer_imap_apprenticeships_report.pdf published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), examines the impact of recentContinueContinue reading “Urgent apprenticeship reform necessary to prevent disadvantaged young people suffering double Covid blow”
NFER statement: Carole Willis’ response to the PAC report
Commenting on today’s House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s report, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) chief executive, Carole Willis, said: “NFER’s early research into the impact of Covid-19 on education showed that, despite the introduction of remote education, teachers estimated that their pupils missed significant learning. NFER’s more recent studies have demonstrated that forContinueContinue reading “NFER statement: Carole Willis’ response to the PAC report”
NFER response to NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all
Responding to the NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all, Carole Willis, the chief executive of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said: “We welcome this paper, particularly the 12 guiding principles on education recovery. “Having undertaken extensive research into the impacts of the pandemic on schools and children, we haveContinueContinue reading “NFER response to NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all”
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”