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From classroom to career: Rethinking STEM education for a more inclusive, hands-on future

John Taylor from Ravensbourne University London discusses the transition from classroom to career, emphasising the need to rethink STEM learning for a more inclusive and hands-on future

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).

Working skill sets: Is an urgent overhaul of education needed?

In December, the House of Lords called for an urgent overhaul of education, especially at the secondary level, arguing the current focus is now almost entirely academically focused, at the expense of a broader range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

The pivotal role of literacy in primary school education

Amelia Clayton and Rachelle Carter, Directors at Madeleine Lindley Ltd, discuss the pivotal role of literacy in primary school education.

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.

New qualification will replace A Levels and T Levels

Rishi Sunak announces plans to scrap A Levels and T Levels and implement a new system combining them into a new single qualification.

Learning mobility for improved and robust education cooperation

Open Access Government charts the priorities of the European Commission when it comes to learning mobility, including Erasmus+, plus stronger education cooperation with Ukraine.

How can educational institutes build online safety for students?

The Online Safety Bill has raised questions about the importance and impact of technology on improving online safety for students.

How can education utilise technology to prevent the ‘goldfish effect’?

The goldfish effect is causing an alarming shortening of the human attention span; what can the education sector do to combat it?

Could edtech be the shared language for EAL pupils in the classroom?

Helen Abell, Principal, reflects on how edtech solutions have helped teachers who support EAL pupils in their progress.

Collaborative narrative: a cultural mould of intergenerational engagement

Elin Eriksen Ødegaard, Director and Professor in Early Childhood Pedagogy from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, describes a collaborative narrative as a speech genre tailored to early years pedagogy.

A focus on communication and language skills

Rachael Amin, Educational Copywriter at Pentagon Play, explains how to develop communication and language skills in the early years and beyond.

Supporting student-led learning with data-informed decisions

As student-led learning behaviours become more varied, engaging students with a one-size-fits-all approach will no longer be effective in fostering the best learning and belonging.

Freckle Maths: Maintaining momentum in maths

Catherine Magee, teacher of the Year 2021, discusses online learning platform Freckle Maths, maintaining momentum in maths and top tips for bringing joy to the classroom.

Science education reform in the U.S.

Sierra Morandi, Jennifer Schellinger and Sherry A. Southerland from Florida State University, shed light on science education reform efforts in the U.S.

The failed promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the right to education

Anantha Duraiappah, Director at UNESCO, MGIEP, details failed promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the right to education.

Closing the literacy gap via catch-up programmes in education

Andrea Welter, assistant head teacher from Pheasey Park Primary School, explains why successful catch-up programmes in education need to focus on closing the literacy gap.

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