Commenting on today’s Levelling Up White Paper, Carole Willis, Chief Executive at the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), said: “The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) welcomes the Government’s commitment to providing extra investment to 55 local-authority areas in England with low education outcomes, and a renewed focus on tackling future skills gaps throughContinueContinue reading “NFER statement on Levelling Up White Paper”
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Destination measures could provide key insights into young people’s future careers
Longer-term destination measures can provide valuable insights into young people’s future labour market outcomes, says report One of education’s many roles is to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support their progression to further study, training and employment. However, the main focus of schools and colleges has historically been onContinueContinue reading “Destination measures could provide key insights into young people’s future careers”
NATIONAL BOOK RETAILER TO DONATE 18,000 CHILDREN’S BOOKS ACROSS THE UK TO CELEBRATE WORLD BOOK DAY
To celebrate World Book Day on 3rd March 2022, independent, online children’s bookseller, Books2Door, is donating 18,000 free books to several charities, libraries, schools and hospitals across the UK. Confirmed partners include The Children’s Literacy Charity, Alder Hey Children’s Charity, several primary schools and regional libraries. With World Book Day 2022 coming up, the donation demonstratesContinueContinue reading “NATIONAL BOOK RETAILER TO DONATE 18,000 CHILDREN’S BOOKS ACROSS THE UK TO CELEBRATE WORLD BOOK DAY”
UK universities and businesses welcome importance of research and innovation in the Levelling Up White Paper
Research and innovation is rightly central in the Government’s levelling up agenda, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). This is in response to the Levelling Up White Paper that has been published today which includes the introduction three new Innovation Accelerators. The Innovation Accelerators aim to three create major, globally competitive centresContinueContinue reading “UK universities and businesses welcome importance of research and innovation in the Levelling Up White Paper”
MAKING CHANGE EASIER FOR CHILDREN
New day, new week, new school, new terms, new friends. Becoming comfortable with change is a life skill we all need. Little ‘micro-moments’ of learning or adaptation allow us to actively take charge of our situation and emotions in the moment, reset and bring more of our best to help ourselves and others. These micro-shiftsContinueContinue reading “MAKING CHANGE EASIER FOR CHILDREN”
A Levels or International A Levels?
There is much confusion about the difference between UK A Levels and International A Levels and today I’d like to offer some clarity on this situation.The term ‘A Levels’ stands for advanced level qualifications and many students opt for this type of qualification as universities insist on these as part of the entry requirements. TheyContinueContinue reading “A Levels or International A Levels?”
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?”
Benefits Of Speech and Drama Enrichment In Child’s Development
For children to thrive, they require creative freedom. They are able to express their imaginations and take their creativity to the next level. New neural connections are formed in the brain as a result, which is crucial for children. Your children’s creativity will be boosted if you provide a medium for speech and drama enrichment.ContinueContinue reading “Benefits Of Speech and Drama Enrichment In Child’s Development”
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”
Creating an Inclusive Culture
I love words and I always feel there’s a clue in the word to help us find the meaning. The first thing I noticed about the word ‘culture’ is that there are two ‘u’s’. The first ‘u’ represents you the individual, your knowledge, beliefs, customs, capabilities and habits. The second ‘u’ is everyone else withinContinueContinue reading “Creating an Inclusive Culture”