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A recent study has shown that learners who have taken Higher Apprenticeships earn more than university graduates. The research published by The Sutton Trust shows that the lifetime earnings of those who had undertaken a Higher Apprenticeship outstrips the money earned by university graduates. Former apprentices can earn around £100,000 more than their university counterparts over a lifetime by taking an Apprenticeship at level 5.

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Three quarters of parents want to see their children given the option of both vocational and academic study from age 14 onwards, a new study has shown. Research from Baker Dearing Educational Trust has revealed that the majority of parents are recognising the value of vocational qualifications, and believe their children shouldn’t be pushed into studying only academic qualifications.

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The government’s lack of support on statutory PSHE and SRE in schools, particularly in relation to sex education, has been labelled “feeble”. Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee, Neil Carmichael, said: “The response made by the government is…disappointing.

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Schools and businesses want to see the return of compulsory work experience for pupils, a new poll has shown. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) polled over 3000 business owners, with 82% agreeing that it should be mandatory for all pupils under 16 to be offered work experience placements. 79% of those surveyed said work experience was necessary in order to equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Similarly, 73% of schools, colleges and universities supported the calls to make work experience compulsory in schools again.

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In the midst of uncertainty around the new round of ESiF contracts, NCFE is here to provide support. We’re ready and waiting with a range of curriculum solutions to help you meet the new funding criteria.

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7 brave NCFE colleagues swapped their home comforts for sleeping rough outdoors on Friday night to raise money for The Prince’s Trust. Our fearless staff braved the cold October weather and slept overnight in the open air at Quorum Business Park in order to raise vital funds for, and awareness of, The Prince’s Trust. The sponsored sleep rough night was just one of the activities within a wider fundraising challenge, as NCFE’s Shine team are taking part in the Million Makers entrepreneurial fundraising challenge. The challenge requires teams to make £10,000 from an initial £1,500. All proceeds go straight to The Prince’s Trust charity.

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Now is a time of great change for everyone in educational and skills. The Conservatives gained an outright majority in May’s general election, and no longer have to make compromises with their coalition partners. It's therefore perhaps no surprise that the government have used the summer to announce huge reform in education and skills. The big surprise in the summer budget this year was the introduction of an Apprenticeship levy on large employers. This is intended not only to ensure adequate funding, but to incentivise employers to take on and train apprentices. It appears to be a response to evidence put forward in Prof. Alison Wolfs’ report, Fixing a Broken Training System: The case for an apprenticeship levy, which was released a week earlier.

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Blog Archives: October 2015

Learners who take Higher Apprenticeships earn more than university graduates

Parents want vocational and academic subjects

Should PSHE and SRE be compulsory?

The value of work experience

European Social Fund – we’re here to help

Sleeping rough for The Prince's Trust

The changing landscape of Further Education

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David Grailey

Andrew Gladstone-Heighton

Esme Winch

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Authors

Lindsay Plumpton

David Grailey

Andrew Gladstone-Heighton

Esme Winch

Michael Lemin

Categories

Archive