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Assessing the UK’s education and skills: What’s Behind the NEET Numbers?
The latest NEET statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) report paints a disconcerting picture of UK Education and Skills in 2023 for young people. For those aged 16 to 24, over 1 in 10 are NEET (not engaged in education, employment, or training).
National survey finds 80% of students support the use of learning engagement analytics Â
Citing main reason is to improve student support by identifying students who might not necessarily seek help themselves.
Professor Ingela Naumann and the importance of childcare policy for gender equality and social...
Ingela Naumann is a leading expert in the fields of childcare and gender equality policy with an international and comparative focus. Working at the University of Fribourg, she examines how social and education policies improve equality, fairness and social wellbeing in society.
Building technical skills across universities starts with understanding what is possible
Advance HE's recent report emphasises the essential role of technical skills in Higher Education's professional development, driven by technology's transformative potential.
How the education sector can safeguard students using generative AI
The emergence of free-to-access generative AI programmes has the potential to transform the classroom in ways we’re only beginning to understand, how can we protect students from the dangers of AI.
Does a pedagogical approach impact an education setting?
Rageena Tahir, Head of EYFS at Fennies Nurseries, ponders if a pedagogical approach impacts an education setting for a child.
Research, knowledge & education in Norway
Research, knowledge & education in Norway are placed into the spotlight by Open Access Government, areas that are led politically by Ola Borten Moe, Minister of Research and Higher Education.
Department for education: Is our ICT equipped to support net zero targets?
Jenna Pipchuck discusses how ICT can play a part in the Department for Education's Sustainability and Climate Change strategy.
Education priorities and STEM skills in the US
The US Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence, advancing STEM skills, and ensuring equal access
Addressing barriers to inclusive higher education in China
James Pitman, Managing Director UK and Europe, Study Group, addresses the barriers to inclusive higher education (HE) in China.
The failed promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the right to...
Anantha Duraiappah, Director at UNESCO, MGIEP, details failed promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the right to education.
Closing the learning gaps in children’s literacy skills
Katy Pinchess, headteacher, talks about how Bentley CE Primary School is identifying and supporting children’s literacy skills to boost confidence as well as reading progress.
Blended learning: Strategic, not a reactive approach to change
Tatjana Babrauskienė from the European Economic and Social Committee, Workers’ Group (Group II), walks us through blended learning, underlining a strategic rather than reactive approach to change.
Understanding equality in light of gender bias in society
Alison Kriel, Founder, Above & Beyond Education, describes the importance of understanding equality in light of gender bias in society
‘Levelling-up’: The emerging role of education technology
Al Kingsley, CEO at NetSupport, discusses the potential role of education technology in "levelling up" - especially for vulnerable communities.
True disruption in education: An opportune moment for lasting change?
Christel Wolthoorn, Managing Director of LovedBy Design, examines how the education sector dealt with COVID disruption and the work that remains.
What are we saying when we don’t represent diverse voices in our teaching?
Joy Mbakwe, Head of English at Lilian Baylis Technology College, discusses an ongoing issue in education - the absence of a diverse curriculum in classrooms around the UK.
UK allocates ÂŁ1.8 billion for post-COVID education recovery
Today (27 October), Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced ÂŁ1.8 billion for post-COVID education recovery and a return to 2010 Labour levels of student funding.
UCAS say record number of students got their first choice university
On A-level results day, a record 395,770 students have gotten the grades to secure their first choice university - which means 91% of incoming university students are where they wanted to be.
Science Education: Learning Through Collaborative Design-Professional Development
Sherry A. Southerland and Jennifer Schellinger tell us what we need to know about Learning Through Collaborative Design-Professional Development (LCD PD) in this special science education focus.