Forum Insight: 5 reasons to make the most out of business networking…
Here at Forum Events, our vast experience of synchronising business has taught us that networking is a highly beneficial method for expanding your knowledge, to become inspired by the success of your peers and to discuss innovative product offerings to potential new clients. That’s why we’ve decided to detail the 5 key assets of business networking to advance your chances of increasing business, as well as raising your industry profile and building […]
Perceived low pay steering young people away from apprenticeships…
The education charity, Teach First, is calling for improvements to be made to apprenticeships to stop discouraging young people from low income backgrounds, in relation to new analysis indicating poorer students are less likely than their wealthier peers to embark on apprenticeship programmes. The full analysis, developed in conjunction with PA Consulting Group and is […]
DfE: Psychological distress among young girls on the rise…
According to new research from the Department for Education (DfE), the number of young girls suffering with psychological distress is rapidly increasing due to the constant use of social media and mobile phones. The study – which compared the experiences and attitudes of 30,000 14 year-old boys and girls in 2005 and 2014 – revealed […]
Studying abroad increases job prospects, UK students claim…
A report published by the British Council has indicated that an increase in empathy towards international students – as well as enhanced confidence – are some of the most positive impacts of studying abroad, according to a sample of 245 higher education students based in the UK. The ‘Broadening Horizons 2016: Maximising the impact of […]
Next Tech Girls celebrates 100 secured work experience placements…
The Next Tech Girls initiative, which is working to improve female talent pipelines within STEM through providing access to work experience, is celebrating reaching its target of placing 100 year 10 students before the 2016 summer break. Developed by the global recruitment consultancy, Empiric, the programme was launched with the aim of inspiring 5,000 more females to pursue careers within technology […]
Guest Blog, Paul Hennin: Create a Grade A learning experience with digital…
Connected devices such as tablets and smartphones – along with other innovative platforms for students to learn from – have directly impacted the teaching and learning experience. A digital learning environment has proven itself to engage students with materials in a format that they have become used to in all other aspects of life. Supporting […]
Industry Spotlight, Wauton Samuel: Creating ‘magical solutions’ that make a real difference…
Operating in more than 200 primary, nursery and special needs schools in London, Wauton Samuel has built an established reputation in providing viable solutions that make a real difference, which are tailored to the specific needs of every school and backed-up by exceptional customer support to guide users with every step. With a team consisting of former head teachers, […]
Forum Insight: Tactics to improve your email marketing campaigns…
Although many in the marketing profession have publicly declared the platform of email to be a thing of yesteryear, it’s still evident that a majority brands and sales departments are keen to adopt an effective strategy that will connect an audience and spread the intended message. Taking a standard template, filling in the blanks and […]
UNISON: Higher Education members should strike for better pay…
UNISON, one of the largest trade unions in the UK, is calling for Higher Education employees to strike for better pay after claiming that universities ‘put billions away in the bank last year’ and money is readily available for employers to make an improved offer on an earlier implemented 1.1 per cent. The trade union has also claimed that the recent […]
Poorer students ‘under-represented’ in a number of school types…
The latest educational analysis conducted by SchoolDash has revealed that students from poorer backgrounds are under-represented across an array of school types, such as; single-sex secondary schools and grammar schools, schools rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and non-Christian and Roman Catholic schools. As well as focusing on the types of schools that are either enabling […]