Education Select Committee Report Exposes Post-16 SEND ‘Cliff Edge’ Crisis
Education Select Committee calls for dedicated FE SEND funding stream and major overhaul of GCSE resit policy affecting thousands of students The House of Commons…
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New Report Reveals Employers’ Perspectives on Foundation Apprenticeships as roll-out Continues
Lifetime Group today launches ‘Blueprint or blind spot: how will foundation apprenticeships play out for the learner and the employer?’ exploring employers’ perspectives on foundation…
PAC Report on the Teacher Workforce Shortages and 6,500 Teacher Pledge
Lack of clarity over delivery of 6,500 additional teachers pledge as report highlights impact of workforce shortfalls in disadvantaged areas The government should look at…
Skills for All: A new Report Calls for Inclusive, Employer-led Skills Reform
A new report, undertaken by The St Martin’s Group reveals that when addressing a skills gap, more than half of employers surveyed said that, in…
Education Named as One of the Worst Sectors for Online Experience
Education brands have been named as one of the worst for online experiences, according to new research. Brand communications agency Warbox analysed 1,000 UK websites using Google’s PageSpeed…
Government’s 6,500-Teacher Pledge Faces Uncertainties as Student Numbers Surge
The government budgeted £700 million last year for initiatives to address the critical, nationwide teacher shortage, but its latest data shows 4,000 vacancies across secondary…
AI Literacy is the New Cornerstone for Successful Businesses
In early February, the EU’s landmark AI Act, first proposed in June 2023, entered into regulatory force. The legislation empowers authorities to penalise companies within…
Unlocking Opportunities: How Employers Can Break Down Barriers for Young People
Young people are the future of our workforce, but too many face barriers that prevent them from getting a foot in the door. With nearly…
More Than Half of High School Students Say AI Use Can Reduce Math Anxiety, Global Survey Reveals
Majority of U.S. and U.K. 16- to 18-year-olds polled think math students may worry less about feeling lost in a crowded classroom with the help…
Ofsted’s Latest Report on Careers Support for Disadvantaged Students
Careers guidance for post-16 students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds can vary in quality, a new report from Ofsted has found. Ofsted was commissioned by the…