Future looks dim for vocational options

Vocational education in the UK is in a state of turbulence. Suzanne O’Connell considers the impact of performance tables on the outlook for vocational qualifications

17 May 2013

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Where do UTCs fit into the secondary education picture?

University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are being added to the educational landscape of this country. Brian Rossiter looks at what they can offer

8 May 2013

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Studio schools: how do they work in practice?

Studio schools are intended to help combat youth disengagement and tackle young NEETs. There are currently five open in England with a further 27 due to open over the next two years. Secondary Headship looks at their background and future

21 Sep 2012

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Will studio schools bridge the gap between education and employment?

The studio schools initiative – mirroring earlier attempts to bridge the gap between work and schools – may prove effective, but only as long as leaders don’t have their hands tied, says Gerald Haigh

19 Sep 2012

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Promoting Independent Learning at Post-16

Promoting Independent Learning at Post-16: Strategies for developing successful learners shows how to support students in understanding themselves as learners and taking responsibility for their progress.

5 Sep 2012

Taking ownership of vocational excellence

Alison Halford explains how she plans to bridge the gap between education and employment with the help of a new business centre

31 Aug 2012

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Leading firms sponsor new wave of UTCs

Household names including Jaguar Land Rover, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are among the companies involved in a batch of 15 new university technical colleges (UTCs) that have been approved to open in 2013 and 2014.

29 May 2012

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Outstanding Teaching and Learning

The Outstanding Teaching and Learning: A systematic approach to improvement DIY training package will help you to explore what outstanding teaching and learning means in practice and improve the quality of teaching and learning in your school.

21 Mar 2012

Academies, free schools, UTCs: threat or inspiration?

New types of school are coming into existence as a result of the change of government and the 2010 Academies Act. Ruth Bradbury examines the opportunities and challenges they present

27 Feb 2012

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Plans for overhaul of 16-19 education

The government has outlined its plans for the reform of 16-19 education with the publication of proposals for a new set of principles to underlie vocational study programmes and for a review of the way they will be funded.

6 Jan 2012

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Future looks dim for vocational options

Where do UTCs fit into the secondary education picture?

Studio schools: how do they work in practice?

Will studio schools bridge the gap between education and employment?

Promoting Independent Learning at Post-16

Taking ownership of vocational excellence

Leading firms sponsor new wave of UTCs

Outstanding Teaching and Learning

Academies, free schools, UTCs: threat or inspiration?

Plans for overhaul of 16-19 education

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