by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
#LifelongLearningWeek is the annual week of activity taking place across England which aims to raise the profile of lifelong learning, celebrate and champion adult learners and adult learning providers and drive a shared focus among policymakers, providers and...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Labour Party’s Council of Skills Advisers, chaired by former education secretary in Tony Blair’s government, David Blunkett, has published its ambitions for the future of skills policy. The proposals include a widening of the apprenticeship levy, a return of...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
New prime minister Rishi Sunak reportedly wants to reform post-16 education with a new ‘British Baccalaureate’. This article looks at what we know about the policy, and how likely is it to come to fruition.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
King Charles has praised the value of apprenticeships but warned they are often “abandoned” and criticised a lack of vocational education across the country. The comments were made before he became King in a one-off-episode of The Repair Shop, which has been broadcast...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
To explore perceptions of lifelong learning, Phoenix Insights reports on findings from polling and focus groups independently commissioned from Public First, looking at what steps we can take to unlock the potential of people to upskill at all ages.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
A new report by economic think tank the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) estimates that bridging the attainment gap between the most and least deprived areas of England could deliver an annual earnings boost of £14.4bn to the economy. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s interim report evaluating the quality of new T-level courses based on a sample of providers. The Ofsted press release is here. Analysis and key points are here.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
This guidance is designed to a) explain the Prevent referral process and the statutory responsibilities to keep children, young people and adult learners safe from the risk of extremist ideology or radicalisation and b) prepare Designated Safeguarding Leads to respond...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Analysis from the Youth Futures Foundation of this month’s ONS labour market statistics in respect of young peoples’ pay.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Youth Futures Foundation has announced its latest round of grant funding to boost youth employment support for young people from marginalised backgrounds.