June 19, 2020

Partnerships with employers in secondary and special schools

June 19, 2020

The report examines the range of partnerships and links that secondary and special schools across Wales have with employers. It considers the range of learners’ experiences and the characteristics of effective links between schools and employers. The report also examines how senior leaders in schools are starting to consider how to plan for the cross-cutting […]

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June 15, 2020

Lessons from employer led learning

June 15, 2020

Commercial Education Trust There is more to employer engagement in education than providing work experience placements. To motivate young people and help prepare them for whatever the future brings, employers need to work with education providers to embed authentic and meaningful learning experiences in the wider curriculum. There’s no shortage of evidence that employer engagement […]

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June 16, 2015

The Maths We Need in Work

June 16, 2015

During work hours, as outside, you need a number of core skills to be productive and happy. Many are commonly talked about in the UK – communication, effective teamwork and good writing skills. The role of maths is often not well discussed. GCSE Maths is a brand – you are more likely to be hired if […]

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