by Chris Rogers | 21 Feb 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
Stewart Segal, the CEO of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, has warned the Government that the planned reforms to apprenticeships could “endanger the success and hard won credibility” of current programmes. Stewart Segal said he wanted to see...
by Chris Rogers | 17 Feb 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
The Government’s Chief Scientist, Sir Mark Walport, has warned the Prime Minister against a move to stop practical experiments counting towards science A-levels. Sir Mark has written to the exams regulator Ofqual, with David Cameron and other ministers also sent...
by Chris Rogers | 30 Jan 2014 | Economy, Education & Children's Services
A report by the British Chamber of Commerce has recommended that lessons in careers should be given to primary school children in order to promote “employability” in schools. The organisation argues that there should be encouragement for schools to set up visits to...
by Chris Rogers | 30 Jan 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has warned that business may be held back in taking advantage of the recovering economy by a worsening skills shortage. Inadequate skills, qualifications or experience in the workforce is hitting...
by Chris Rogers | 14 Jan 2014 | Economy
A new report has found that more than a quarter of European employers are struggling to fill vacancies at the same time as young people face high levels of unemployment. The report from management consulting firm McKinsey warns of a mismatch between young...
