Category: News
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12 February, 2024Building Careers into a multi-academy trust Framework
Building Careers into a Multi-Academy Trust Framework Ormiston Academies Trust run 42 academies, including 32 secondaries, six primaries, three Alternative Provision schools, and one special school. These schools are based across the country, from Norwich and Ipswich to Birmingham and Stoke, via Liverpool, Grimsby, and the Isle of Wight. This sheer variety means we have […]
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29 January, 2024Why it is essential to help students ‘belong’ to their school community
Why it is essential to help students ‘belong’ to their school community As all of us across the education sector are acutely aware, the country is facing a peak in school absenteeism, creating challenges for educators as we try to reach and support students who struggle to consistently attend school due to anxiety, stress or […]
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19 January, 2024Revolutionising the Labour Market: Unleashing productivity by putting skills first.
Revolutionising the Labour Market: Unleashing productivity by putting skills first. In the ever-evolving landscape of industries, accessing and retaining talent has become a critical concern. Recent data from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that a staggering 61% of businesses are worried about the availability of skilled individuals in the next five years. This concern […]
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15 January, 2024Charitable Trust awards grant for summer work experience for schools and colleges in Chester and Ellesmere Port
Charitable Trust awards grant for summer work experience for schools and colleges in Chester and Ellesmere Port Young people attending state schools and colleges in Ellesmere Port and Chester will have access to a wider range of work experience opportunities this summer thanks to a special grant awarded to the Speakers for Schools charity by […]
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11 January, 2024The intersection between regional barriers and digital skills divides for young people
The intersection between regional barriers and digital skills divides for young people The opportunity to thrive for our young people – whether academically, professionally or otherwise – is, despite the best efforts of many, still often determined by one’s location. In an increasingly digitised world, it is easy to imagine that all geographical barriers to […]
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21 December, 2023Why virtual work experience is still important in a post-pandemic educational world
Why virtual work experience is still important in a post-pandemic educational world The etiquettes, cultures and practices of the working world are never static. They evolve and are responsive to societal change. So why should the methods we use to expose and prepare young people for it be any different? The COVID-19 Pandemic saw people […]
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13 December, 2023Enhancing Careers Education: A Call to Embed Work Experience in Secondary Curriculum
Enhancing Careers Education: A Call to Embed Work Experience in Secondary Curriculum The UK House of Lords Education for 11-16 Year Olds Committee has published its inquiry report, finding that the system is failing to prepare young people to take advantage of the full range of options post-formal education or to meet the future demands of the […]
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8 December, 2023Our top four takeaways from PISA 2022 findings
Our top four takeaways from PISA 2022 findings Over the past couple of days, headlines have rightly covered the decline in attainment in mathematics, reading, and science across the UK and internationally in the latest findings from OECD’s PISA report. Although performance in mathematics in England has decreased to a lesser extent than in some […]
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28 November, 2023Working in the life sciences sector, myths vs reality
Working in the life sciences sector, myths vs reality Sustainability is high on the agenda for many industries, sectors and educators, and rightly so. However, with a challenge as large and far-reaching as climate change, can we be confident enough is being done by everyone who claims to be taking action? The evidence is clear […]
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30 October, 2023Celebrating Black History Month with Speakers for Schools
Celebrating Black History Month with Speakers for Schools Black History Month is almost over, and we wanted to take a moment to share with you how Speakers for Schools is celebrating black excellence this year and signpost you to some useful resources you may want to explore. Each year, a different theme is selected for […]