Category: policy
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29 April, 2024Universal Work Experience Gains Public Support In New Report
Universal Work Experience Gains Public Support In New Report The recent report by the Edge Foundation provides insight into the appetite for reform within 16 -19 education, highlighting findings that demand immediate attention from employers, educators, and policymakers alike. Here’s a breakdown of the key revelations: Interestingly, this support for mandatory work experience cut across […]
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14 March, 2024Enhancing youth skills for future employment
Empowering Youth for Future Careers: Insights from Portsmouth Roundtable on Education, Skills, and Social Mobility Last week, we held an inspiring roundtable in Portsmouth to rethink the intersectionality of education, skills, and social mobility. We invited a diverse assembly of businesses, educators, policymakers, and, most importantly, young voices to discuss the barriers young people face […]
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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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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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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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25 October, 2023Our Top Takeaways from the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences
Our Top Takeaways from the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences October was another busy month for Speakers for Schools on the policy front with our CEO Nick Brook heading to the North-West of England for two lively fringe panel events at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences that each featured an impressive lineup of experts […]
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4 October, 2023Skills shortage increase sends an important message to us all
Skills shortage increase sends an important message to us all New data from the Employer skills survey published September 2023 shows persistent skills challenges that businesses are facing. Over 72,000 employers in multiple sectors were surveyed to provide insight into the evolving labour market, focusing on skill-shortage vacancies, training and skill gaps across all regions […]
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16 August, 2023Why work experience matters to young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)
Why work experience matters to young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) We know there is a scarring effect of unemployment; young people with a history of unemployment face long-term consequences such as lower wages and fewer career prospects, all of which can have a profound and damaging effect on a […]