Fewer than 1% of young people study a book by a writer of colour for GCSEs
Lit in Colour report into percentage of BAME authors studied at GCSE Commenting as new research from Lit in Colour shows that fewer than 1% of young…
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Employable skills hit hardest by lockdown according to UK students
New research from leading data analytics company Tableau shows that pupils aged 16-18 feel the pandemic has impacted their workplace skills more than their academic…
Hospitality motivators shaking up careers education and inspiring young people
With a staffing crisis currently gripping the hospitality sector, Inspired Community Group brings hospitality employers together to inspire the next generation. Through an innovative approach…
UK’s first occupational traineeship for construction begins at Hartlepool College
A new generation of traineeship begins this week at Hartlepool College (@hartlepoolfe) for 20 bricklaying learners. Starting on 21 June, it involves a training programme in a working site environment to build a bungalow and garage, followed by a work placement with…
University of Salford’s Festival of Research: Ruby Wax OBE, ‘flipping failure’, therapeutic gardening and celebrating mums in lockdown
@SalfordUni – Taking place from Wednesday 30 June to Friday 9 July, there’s something for everyone at the University of Salford’s Festival of Research - from inspirational talks from comedy legend, bestselling author…
WORLD LITERACY FOUNDATION CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS TO HONOR LITERACY CHAMPIONS WORLDWIDE
Nominations open today for the World Literacy Awards 2021 that recognize the work of outstanding people, programs and organizations making a significant contribution within their communities, nationally or…
Spike in wellbeing courses for the workplace amid post-lockdown WFH permanence
@PhoenixHSC -SPIKE in wellbeing and stress awareness leads to demand in workplace education courses In recent days there has been plenty of push back from…
Still the most wonderful job in the world
NAHT, keynote speaker, Lord Sebastian Coe, commenting ahead of today’s (Thursday 24 June) Inspiring Leadership Conference for members of school leaders’ union, said: “I’m delighted…
‘You are not alone’ – Senior leaders publish book sharing experiences of racism and discrimination in education
Today (Thursday 24th June 2021), a group of school leaders are launching a book that shares their experiences of being Black, Asian and minority ethnic teachers…
Military students pave the way to honour veterans
Military students from across Wearside are honouring those who have served before them in a pioneering UK initiative. The Veterans’ Walk, at Sunderland’s Mowbray Park,…