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November 24, 2010

Stimulating Science

November 24, 2010

EdComs are hosting a free science seminar on 26 November 9am to 12.15 at EdComs, Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RT. It’s a seminar for 50 employers and stakeholders in the field of marketing, corporate responsibility and community investment. Confirmed speakers include: Andrew Carrick Director, EdComs, Gerry O’Keeffe, Customer Support Director, OCR, Stephen […]

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November 17, 2010

K-12 Partnership Report newsletter

November 17, 2010

You can now subscribe for free to the K-12 Partnership Report newsletter of employer-education partnership activity in the US. Previously it has required paid subscriptions. Visit: http://www.kprnewsletter.com/subscribe.htm to subscribe.

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November 12, 2010

Essex first to offer new globally recognised course

November 12, 2010

The Anglo European School has become the first state secondary in the country to offer a new globally recognised course. In September, seven students signed up to the International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC) which involves learning a foreign language and studying for an Applied A level – one which has a work-related focus.  

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November 11, 2010

Enterprising pupils head to New York

November 11, 2010

How the invention of a teddy bear chair took four Bradford teenagers to the Big Apple to present to Google. To read the full story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/nov/09/enterprise-pupils-win-competition

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November 8, 2010

New mailing group: subscribe now

November 8, 2010

Research mail group launched: The Education and Employers Taskforce has launched a new email group, to bring together those who are interested in evidence surrounding what happens to young people, teachers and employees, when employers engage in schools, colleges and universities. It will spread awareness of activities such as; new publications, conferences, seminars and invitations […]

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November 8, 2010

Research Conference videos and full papers available

November 8, 2010

The conference website is now complete with 24 papers which can be downloaded, and with 13 long and short conference videos . This site includes videos and papers from Hugh Lauder, Louise Archer, Philip Grollman, Ewart Keep, Hans van der Loo, Prue Huddleston and Jeremy Higham. The papers cover a range of topics including apprenticeships, […]

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November 8, 2010

New research seminars January 2011

November 8, 2010

New research seminars begin: On the 13 January 2011 Dr Gill Haynes, Exeter University, will be leading a seminar on ‘Work-related Learning and Employer Engagement: Findings from the National Evaluation of 14-19 Diplomas.’ This will be the first in a new occasional series of seminars taking place in Holborn, London. To reserve a free place, information […]

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November 5, 2010

Speakers for Schools site live

November 5, 2010

Initial information about the new ‘Speakers for Schools’ site founded by Robert Peston is now live. The official website launch will be in early 2011. Visit: http://www.speakers4schools.org/

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November 5, 2010

Financial Times publishes ‘Working with Schools’

November 5, 2010

The Financial Times newspaper has today published a Working with Schools report highlighting the work of the Education and Employers Taskforce, it’s partners and other organisations working in the field. Visit: http://www.ft.com/reports/schools-2010

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November 4, 2010

Learning outside the classroom crucial, says Ofsted

November 4, 2010

The new government’s response to the Commons Education Committee’s report both acknowledges the importance of learning outside the classroom and promises to investigate the constraints on schools arising from unnecessary health and safety red tape or from teachers’ pay and conditions. Read Ofsted’s response to the Commons Education Committee Report Transforming Education Outside the Classroom 

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