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July 6, 2018

Published today: What the OECD found when they asked half a million 15-year olds “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

July 6, 2018

Launched today at the 5th International Conference on Employer Engagement in Education and Training is a new report from the OECD – “Career guidance and employer engagement”. The report was presented by Dr Anthony Mann, Head of VET and Adult Learning at the OECD, and former Director of Research at Education and Employers. “What do you want […]

July 5, 2018

New survey highlights the importance of Introducing children to the world of work at an early age

July 5, 2018

A new survey published today by Education and Employers in partnership with TES and NAHT reveals the importance teachers place on introducing children to the world of work. The survey asks 250 primary schools heads and teaches across England about their opinions on career learning in primary and its impact.

June 27, 2018

Australia launches Primary Futures

June 27, 2018

In collaboration with with the Smith Family and SkillsOne TV Primary Futures Australia have released their launch video, showcasing the exciting possibilities and opportunity of the programme.

June 21, 2018

OECD “World Class” Book Launch

June 21, 2018

Tuesday 19th June saw the coming together of education policy experts, civil servants, educationalists and academics for the launch of a landmark new book, World Class: How to build a 21st-century school system by Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills. As an initiator of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and an international authority […]

June 20, 2018

Inspiring the Future with the Home Office

June 20, 2018

On Monday 19 June, Inspiring the Future was joined at The John Fisher School in Purley by Sir Philip Rutnam, the current Permanent Secretary and over 60 volunteers from the Home Office. Almost every department in the Home Office was represented, providing the boys at John Fisher with an opportunity to learn about the many […]

June 9, 2018

Everyone on Board: New national campaign launched to encourage more diversity on governing boards

June 9, 2018

In partnership with the National Governance Association (NGA), we are delighted to announce the launch of our Everyone on Board campaign, which aims to encourage more people from diverse backgrounds to volunteer to become school governors or trustees. The campaign features six serving governors sharing their personal experiences on the importance of becoming governors in local schools. […]

June 9, 2018

Secretary of State and IoD call on employers to support school governance

June 9, 2018

We are delighted that the Secretary of State for Education and the Institute of Directors are calling on employers to encourage their staff to become school governors. Addressing the National Governance Association Summer Conference in Manchester, Damian Hinds thanked governors for their hard work and commitment. At the same time, he made a plea for […]

May 23, 2018

We are recruiting a Research Analyst

May 23, 2018

As a key member of a small team, the Research Analyst provides general research support to the Charity, with particular responsibility for the provision of support to the research capability of the organisation. The Research Analyst will ensure the effective management of research projects and communications, participating in research projects. The closing date for applications […]

May 18, 2018

Crawford Public School host second Primary Futures Australia event

May 18, 2018

Crawford Public School hosted the second event in collaboration with the Schools Industry Partnership and the The Smith Family today, Friday 18 May. The event followed the successful launch of Primary Futures Australia earlier this month.

May 8, 2018

Innovative approach to planning New Zealand’s Education Strategy

May 8, 2018

New Zealand’s Ministry of Education is taking an innovative approach to formulating its countries education strategy. It has organised two Education Summits as part of a public conversation with New Zealanders about the value of education and the future challenges and opportunities in their education system. The first Summit took place on Saturday and Sunday […]