Employers commonly bemoan the education system’s failure to prepare young people with the skills and attributes they need to succeed in the world of work. Work experience is one of the best ways for young people still at school to prepare for the challenges that starting work will bring.
Unions have welcomed Labour's pledge to recruit thousands of extra teachers.
Schools are facing ‘major challenges’ as parents pull their children out of class for holidays and long weekends.
Institute of Student Employers says the next government should focus on the apprenticeship levy to help increase youth employment.
The Department for Education has restricted a scheme designed to alleviate the shortage of languages and physics teachers in the UK.
The number of young people not in work, education or training at the end of 2023 increased, ONS reveals.
Employers and schools should work more closely together to improve student outreach and employability, according to the Institute of Student Employers.
The Prince's Trust NatWest Youth Index 2024 finds that some young people are forced to turn down a job becasue of the upfront costs.
Education secretary Gillian Keegan wants talks with unions over a minimum service agreement; unions have reacted angrily.
The National Education Union has described the plans for a new 16-19 qualification as 'pie in the sky'.
Is traditional recruitment based on academic qualifications is really necessary? Or should employers look for attitude?Â
As students receive A-level results, research shows that many employers favour skills and future potential over a degree.
The government must not rush into withdrawing funding from longstanding technical qualifications such as BTecs, a Commons committee has urged.
Report urges ministers to focus on initiatives to alleviate workloads and ways of mitigating the profession's lack of flexible work opportunities.
The National Education Union and other unions have paused strike action for two weeks after talks began today (17 March) with the Department for Education.
Employers should engage with government skills initiatives to provide better opportunities for young people and make it easier for them...
