Education and Employers

New report on the career aspirations of 7-13 year olds in New Zealand

…occupation in the health, community and social services sector (including being two times more likely to want to be a nurse or health visitor) two and a half times more…

Routes through Education into Employment as England Enters the 2020s

…current transition regime is sustainable and internationally distinctive, though not necessarily admirable. There is no independent careers service which offers vocational information, advice and guidance. These responsibilities have been devolved…

Another look at rural-nonrural differences in students’ educational aspirations

…declining) proportion of the industries in rural communities are agricultural or are concerned with refining raw materials. Thus, rural students may tend to aspire disproportionately to the agricultural, service, and…

Occupational choice, socio-economic status and educational attainment

…other services for young people can help academically able young people from less advantaged backgrounds to better align their attainments and ambitions, then it may be possible to attain a…

Education at a Glance 2020

…possible for those with lower levels of education, many of whom have been on the front lines in the response to the pandemic, providing essential services to society. This year’s…

The Lifetime Skills Guarantee – choosing or gambling?

…and guidance services in schools and colleges as an integral part of the system which the Prime Minister wants to improve. The ILO research indicates that exposure to people outside…

One year on – in times of uncertainty and change…

…Further Education Governance services. We are also working hard with partners to diversify school governance through our joint Everyone on Board campaign. Working together, we can inspire and inform young…

Shifting perceptions of the NHS: Ambassadors scheme reaches 400,000 young people

…Primary Futures service, which connects schools with employer volunteers, NHS Ambassadors raise young people’s aspirations, boost confidence and motivation, and show how school subjects can be useful later in life….

ITV news reports: why workplace role models matter in primary schools

…for more information about our service, run in partnership with the National Association of Headteachers, which connects schools with workplace volunteers Starting Early examines the impact of Primary Futures’ interventions…

Margaret Smith

In this part-time role, working alongside the Office Services Manager, Margaret provides support with the administrative functions of the office, particularly general office administration, HR and finance….