https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traineeships-referral-sheet-advisers-and-intermediaries For careers advisers (including those working within the National Careers Service, Jobcentre Plus, Connexions, local authorities and schools) to help determine whether young people might…
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· The Government will introduce a new Apprenticeship Voucher, putting employers in control of Government funding for training apprentices needs. Testing will begin with employers and…
http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/education-committee/news/apprenticeships-and-traineeships-report/The proportion of young people taking up any kind of apprenticeship remains too low, despite significant recent improvement in the number of apprenticeships that last…
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http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/mar/08/uk-education-mimics-the-worst-aspects-of-a-mcdonalds-production-lineUK education mimics the worst aspects of a McDonald's production lineMike Grenier has been teaching English at Eton College for 21 years and co-founded the slow education movement.When…
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You can watch the debate here: http://www.parliamentlive.tv/main/Player.aspx?meetingId=16757 New experience but it was good to be part of.
Northern Futures is a new initiative from the Deputy Prime Minister. The question we're trying to answer is: How do we build on the strengths…
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jul/23/jobcentres-dont-work-employment-letting-young-people-down?CMP=twt_gu It is hard to speak the truth about valued national institutions. But when they are not fit for purpose, we must speak out. Reports…
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/qualifications-counting-in-future-performance-tables Qualifications counting in future performance tables - News stories - GOV.UK The only English and maths qualifications that will count in the 2017 secondary…
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http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Education/article1436620.ece Nicky Morgan, the new education secretary, aims to press ahead with her predecessor’s reforms, but also to be less confrontational with schools Nicky Morgan…
Detailed findings from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2013 relating specifically to Scotland. download from link below https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukces-employer-skills-survey-2013-scotland
Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock today (27 June 2014) announced a new range of apprenticeships that will be developed by employers under the Trailblazer…
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If you are a learner, potential learner or involved in the provision of further or higher education, this consultation seeks your your views on our…
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Ms McVey explains how colleges and learning providers can implement government strategies to help keep learners reliable and trustworthy for their future workplaces. She also…
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Detail The Department for Education clears up some false impressions people may have about the English literature GCSE. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/setting-the-record-straight-on-the-english-literature-gcse?utm_content=buffer7fa66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
John Hayes MP Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET Dear John…
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The Public Accounts Committee has published its interim report on the Work Programme. There's some approval, mainly for the speed with which it was implemented,…
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