NFER: Higher Education teachers paid less than their peers
Teachers in Further Education (FE) colleges may earn nearly a quarter less than teachers in schools, according to data from The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) . FE teachers also tend to earn less than their peers in industry jobs in the construction, engineering and digital sectors, and these gaps have widened significantly over […]
NFER: Inequalities in educational outcomes must be reduced to avoid decline in ‘high risk’ roles
A report from The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has warned that around 12 million people in England work in occupations such as administrative, secretarial and sales roles, which are projected to decline by 2035. The analysis adds that over one million jobs could be lost from these declining – or ‘high-risk’ – occupations, […]
5 creative career paths that never existed before – and the skills industry needs to fulfil them
As demand for creative roles booms across a variety of industries, The Interaction Design Foundation online school has revealed five creative career and study paths for students to explore that never existed before. With the introduction of new products, services, technologies, and ever-evolving trends, a lot can change over a decade – including the emergence of new […]
Ofsted: Teacher training a ‘work in progress’
Teachers are not getting the high-quality training they need and struggle to find time for professional development due to their mounting workloads. An independent review published by Ofsted has found that schools understand the importance of offering professional development opportunities. However, leaders and teachers struggle to find time for training due to competing priorities. The […]
Aston University hosts Birmingham holiday programme to inspire young people’s digital ambitions
Thirty young people from secondary schools across the city have attended aspiration days hosted by Aston University as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Known locally as ‘Bring it on Brum’, the Birmingham City Council programmes are designed to excite and inspire young people about the opportunities available to them to continue […]
Primary school careers advice boosted by £2.6m funding
Primary school pupils are to benefit from a new DfE careers programme that will encourage them to think about future jobs early, whilst nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes. The scheme will be rolled out across 55 disadvantaged areas of the country where school outcomes are the weakest and have been for some time and delivers […]
UK students being put off careers in data due to qualification misunderstandings
Misperceptions about qualification and skill requirements are hindering UK students from pursuing a career working with data. That’s according to new research from Experian, which surveyed 2,001 UK adults (16+) in education and found over two thirds of students (68%) believe you require key qualifications in maths and / or science in order to work […]
Underlining HE’s value through student personal and professional development
As we continue along our post-pandemic roadmap to recovery, and universities look at new ways of attracting and retaining students, Dr John Miles (pictured), CEO of Inkpath, believes that higher education can bolster its offering through quality personal professional development, supported by technology… After a year of living with COVID-19, universities will be reflecting on […]
GUEST BLOG: 84% of UK businesses believe careers advice in schools is poor – what can be done?
Claire Granados, Principal at Quest Professional, a business college focused on equipping A-level and university leavers with the business acumen, employability and interview skills required to fast-track aspiring students into the world of work, highlights the urgent need to improve careers advice in schools… According to a recent survey by the Confederation of British Industry […]
Partnership will determine best career-boosting solution for young people…
A one million pound fund will offer the chance to test whether programmes such as CV clinics, work experience, or an online app are the best methods in delivering good careers education to young people. The partnership between The Careers & Enterprise Company, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and Bank of America Merrill Lynch will […]