14-19 Education - Why employers are getting involved video (DCSF, 13 June 2008)
Video including employers, schools, colleges, Education Business Partnerships and many young people talking about the role of employers in teaching the new Diploma qualification.
14-19 Education - What employers are saying video (DCSF, 13 June 2008)
Video featuring large and small employers, from the public and private sectors, explaining why they are such passionate supporters of the Diploma.
14-19 Education - Post 16 participation rate at highest level ever (DCSF, 19 June 2008)
A record 1.6 million young people aged 16-18 - the highest number ever - are now taking part in education, work based learning or training, new Government figures have shown today.
Higher Education - Action plan sets out vision for a sustainable sector (HEFCE, 10 June 2008)
HEFCE has published a consultation on its next three-year strategy to drive sustainable development in the higher education sector. The strategy aims to enrich and support HE's contribution to the wider sustainable development agenda.
Higher Education - HEFCE achieves top rating for organisational excellence(HEFCE, 11 June 2008)
The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) has awarded HEFCE the top score of five stars in its 'Recognised for Excellence' award.
Regional - Boost for regional skills agenda as LSC appoints new Chair(Learning and Skills Council, 10 June 2008)
Former Chief Executive of Craven District Council Rachel Mann is to become the new Chair of the Yorkshire and the Humber LSC's Regional Board.
Regional - Yorkshire and the Humber sees increase in the number of union learning representatives (Unionlearn, 17 June 2008)
Commenting on the increase in union learning reps (ULR) in Yorkshire and the Humber, regional unionlearn manager Dr Alan Roe said: “Over the last year, the number of union learning reps throughout Yorkshire and the Humber has increased by almost 11 per cent, which is great news for those seeking to improve their skills in the region."
Sectors: Early Years - Teachers TV examines early years foundation stage (Every Child Matters, 13 June 2008)
June sees the launch of Teachers TV's series dedicated to helping practitioners get under the skin of the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) legislation.
Skills - Skills Pledge one year on (DIUS, 14 June 2008)
Since the Skills Pledge was launched by Gordon Brown on 14 June 2007 hundreds more organisations, covering nearly 4 million employees throughout England, have made the Skills Pledge.
Vocational Education - The road less travelled(Guardian, 10 June 2008)
Vocational qualifications should be recognised as a real, career-enhancing alternative to university.
