Pulls together research on the effect the month of birth (MoB) has on education and links the findings to school policy in England. Reports on the impact the MoB and other factors have on attainment ...
Examines the impact of apprenticeships and work experience on well-being, capabilities and employability of young people aged 16-24, using results from the 1970 British Cohort Study. Assesses the rol...
Focuses on the effects of the recession on young people, looking in particular at what can be done to support them through education and skills policy. Provides an overview of a project, Base, which ...
Sets out the current Government's response to recommendations on policies and practices relating to young people not in education, employment or training. Addresses a range of issues including the pr...
Explains that Activity Agreement (AA) pilots use financial incentives, intensive support and tailored activities to encourage disengaged young people back into education, employment and training. Inve...
Reports on education within HM Young Offenders Institution Polmont, Scotland. Notes that the young offenders are encouraged to explore their feelings and their lives through art. Looks at how the cu...
Explains that Constructionarium is a scheme in England, which introduced the UK construction industry's first building site for students. Looks at what happened when it came to a site in Bathgate an...
Presents the findings of the National Employer Skills Survey 2009, which gathered information from 79,152 employers in England on skills deficiencies and workforce development for the purpose of infor...
Explores the connections between skills, training and retention and advancement in employment. Focuses on the training that people receive while in work, or in anticipation of work in the future, an...
Seeks to evaluate the longer term outcomes of the training and advice provided through the European Social Fund (ESF) programme. Concentrates on ESF Priorities that focus on extending employment oppo...
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