14-19 Education - Our best, and last, chance (Guardian, 1 May 2008)
Opinion piece: Diplomas could finally deliver a unified system, academic and vocational, tailored to pupils' needs, says former Education Secretary Estelle Morris.
14-19 Education - Heads demand answers on Diplomas (BBC, 2 May 2008)
Head teachers are warning of "doubts and uncertainties" that could undermine this year's introduction of the Diploma qualification in England.
Employers - Employer training spend hits record high (Learning and Skills Council, 7 May 2008)
Companies have spent an all time high of £38.6 billion on training, up 16 per cent from 2005, according to findings from the National Employer Skills Survey, released today by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
Higher Education - More pupils than ever considering university (Guardian, 28 April 2008)
More school students than ever before are considering going to university, according to a survey published today.
Regional - Diplomas aiming to fill the skills gap (Sheffield Star, 28 April 2008)
Diplomas come to Sheffield schools from this September, claimed to be the most significant reform in education in this country for the last 40 years.
Regional - Yorkshire Heritage buildings at risk due to skills gaps (Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber, 29 April 2008)
Two reports by the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) launched today highlight serious skills and knowledge gaps affecting specialist workers and building professionals working in Yorkshire's built heritage sector.
Skills - Three new National Skills Academies expand network (DIUS, 7 May 2008)
Today David Lammy announced the expansion of the National Skills Academy network with the approval of three new National Skills Academies: Sport and Active Leisure, Creative and Cultural, and Hospitality.
Skills - College concern over Train to Gain cash(Guardian, 7 May 2008)
Train to Gain (T2G), the government's flagship programme for boosting the national workforce's skills, risks stalling for want of funding, ministers have been warned.
Work-based Learning - New guidance for work based learning providers(Lifelong Learning UK, 30 April 2008)
LLUK has launched new guidance for work based learning providers in England to explain the government reforms to the training and qualifications of teachers, tutors, trainers and instructors.
