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All CVER News and press
The Centre for Vocational Education Research (CVER) was launched in March 2015, set up by the then Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and subsequently by the Department for Education.
Below are all our mentions in the press and media:
TES
Revealed: UTC attainment gap for pre and post-16s
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TES - Revealed: UTC attainment gap for pre and post-16s
Camille Terrier webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
CVER Blog
Is there a socio-economic gap in students? academic match?
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CVER Blog - Is there a socio-economic gap in students? academic match?
Socio-economic inequality and academic match among post-compulsory education participants
Friday, September 27, 2019
Forbes
How Beneficial Could Apprenticeships Be In The Future Of Work?
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Forbes - How Beneficial Could Apprenticeships Be In The Future Of Work?
Do apprenticeships pay? Evidence for England
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Friday, July 12, 2019
What works centre for local economic growth (blog)
Make the most of devolution: a lesson from the apprenticeships grant
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Devolving Skills: The case of the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Henry Overman webpage
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
BBC Radio 4 (7/8/2019 8:36:47 PM)
BBC Radio 4 PM
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BBC Radio 4 (7/8/2019 8:36:47 PM) - BBC Radio 4 PM
Do apprenticeships pay? Evidence for England
Do Apprenticeships Pay? Evidence for England
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Monday, July 8, 2019
LSE IN PARLIAMENT
Lord Layard contributes to Lords debate on Apprenticeships and refers to LSE research findings on the economics of T-levels
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Do apprenticeships pay? Evidence for England
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Richard Layard webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, July 4, 2019
CVER blog
Changing Aspirations and Outcomes in Post-16 Education
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CVER blog - Changing Aspirations and Outcomes in Post-16 Education
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
LSE Business Review blog
Apprenticeships bring returns for young people with low-medium qualifications
Links:
Do apprenticeships pay? Evidence for England
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
TES (Online)
Exclusive: Manual skills in decline, study shows
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TES (Online) - Exclusive: Manual skills in decline, study shows
The Changing Demand for Skills in the UK
Friday, April 26, 2019
CVER blog
The Changing Demand for Skills in the UK
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CVER blog - The Changing Demand for Skills in the UK
The Changing Demand for Skills in the UK
Friday, April 26, 2019
CVER blog
Family Matters: how early disadvantage impacts employment outcomes of young people
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CVER blog - Family Matters: how early disadvantage impacts employment outcomes of young people
A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Guardian
Poorer children ''twice as likely to be out of work in later life''
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Guardian - Poorer children ''twice as likely to be out of work in later life''
A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Times
Change UK offers a clean sheet to tackle injustices that have plagued our society for too long
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A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Metro
Business Briefing: Youths from poor homes more likely to be jobless
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Metro - Business Briefing: Youths from poor homes more likely to be jobless
A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Huffington Post
''Youth Jobs Gap'' Means Poorer Children More Likely To Be Out Of Work Than Richer Peers
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A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Times Education Supplement
Disadvantaged students left behind in ''youth jobs gap''
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Times Education Supplement - Disadvantaged students left behind in ''youth jobs gap''
A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Independent
''Youth Jobs Gap'' Means Poorer Children More Likely To Be Out Of Work Than Richer Peers
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A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Shropshire Star
Study reveals youth jobs gap between rich and poor
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Shropshire Star - Study reveals youth jobs gap between rich and poor
A comparison of earnings related to higher level vocational/technical and academic education
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Guardian
Poorer children ''twice as likely to be out of work in later life''
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The Guardian - Poorer children ''twice as likely to be out of work in later life''
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Times
Change UK offers a clean sheet to tackle injustices that have plagued our society for too long
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
TES (Online)
Vocational Stem courses beat degrees on pay
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TES (Online) - Vocational Stem courses beat degrees on pay
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Centre for Vocational Research (Blog)
Devolution at any cost?
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Centre for Vocational Research (Blog) - Devolution at any cost?
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The Times Educational Supplement
At the top, there''s a long way to fall
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The Times Educational Supplement - At the top, there''s a long way to fall
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Camille Terrier webpage
Friday, December 14, 2018
TES
Female apprentices ''get less money''
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TES - Female apprentices ''get less money''
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Friday, September 7, 2018
Share Radio
Policy Matters: The role of vocational education in modern Britain
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Share Radio - Policy Matters: The role of vocational education in modern Britain
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Friday, August 10, 2018
The Times
Why boys, football and exams are an unfortunate mix
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The Times - Why boys, football and exams are an unfortunate mix
Stephen Machin webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Monday, June 4, 2018
New Electronics (blog)
Closing the gender gap could take 258 years for physics and 60 years for mathematics
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Sandra Mcnally webpage
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
IZA Newsroom
The costly consequences of just failing a high-stakes exam
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IZA Newsroom - The costly consequences of just failing a high-stakes exam
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Stephen Machin webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Monday, May 7, 2018
The Irish News
High costs of just missing out on a grade C in GCSE English
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The Irish News - High costs of just missing out on a grade C in GCSE English
Stephen Machin webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
TES
`High price? paid for narrowly missing C grade spelled out
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TES - `High price? paid for narrowly missing C grade spelled out
Stephen Machin webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Friday, April 13, 2018
TES
Students paying a high price for failing their English GCSE, warns report
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TES - Students paying a high price for failing their English GCSE, warns report
Stephen Machin webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Friday, April 13, 2018
Centre for Vocational Education Research (CVER) blog
Missing the mark at GCSE English: the costly consequences of just failing to get a grade C
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Stephen Machin webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Friday, April 13, 2018
Pro Bono Economics via YouTube
Nudge-u-cation: can behavioural science boost education and social mobility
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Sandra Mcnally webpage
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
LSE Business Review blog
Do apprenticeships increase earnings?
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LSE Business Review blog - Do apprenticeships increase earnings?
Is there a payoff to apprenticeships for young people?
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
CCR Magazine
New research findings on apprenticeships
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CCR Magazine - New research findings on apprenticeships
Is there a payoff to apprenticeships for young people?
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Showhouse
House of Lords lambasts apprenticeship levy
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Showhouse - House of Lords lambasts apprenticeship levy
Thursday, March 1, 2018
PeopleManagement
First year of apprenticeship levy has been `woefully inadequate? says select committee
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
FE Week
DfE hands out #2m for more FE research
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FE Week - DfE hands out #2m for more FE research
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Saturday, February 24, 2018
The Times
We must act now to prevent the skills gap becoming unbridgeable
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The Times - We must act now to prevent the skills gap becoming unbridgeable
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
The Times
We must act now to prevent the skills gap becoming unbridgeable
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The Times - We must act now to prevent the skills gap becoming unbridgeable
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
TES (online)
Top principals boost students'' outcomes, research finds
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TES (online) - Top principals boost students'' outcomes, research finds
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Camille Terrier webpage
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
TES
`Principals are one of the most effective means to improve college performance?
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TES - `Principals are one of the most effective means to improve college performance?
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Camille Terrier webpage
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Bibb.de (Germany)
News: Building apprentices? skills in the workplace: Car service in Germany, the UK and Spain
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
Centre for Vocational Education Research (CVER)
Apprenticeship and automotive skills: the UK, Germany and Spain compared
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Ekklesia
Disadvantaged young people less likely to start best apprenticeships
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Ekklesia - Disadvantaged young people less likely to start best apprenticeships
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Friday, December 1, 2017
The Journal (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
Best apprenticeships ''less likely to go to poorer youngsters''
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The Journal (Newcastle Upon Tyne) - Best apprenticeships ''less likely to go to poorer youngsters''
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Friday, December 1, 2017
UCU.org.uk (University and College Union)
UCU response to Sutton Trust apprenticeship report
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UCU.org.uk (University and College Union) - UCU response to Sutton Trust apprenticeship report
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Morning Star
EMPLOYMENT. Poor young adults shut off from best apprenticeships
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Morning Star - EMPLOYMENT. Poor young adults shut off from best apprenticeships
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Times online (News)
Middle-class teenagers hoovering up best
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The Times online (News) - Middle-class teenagers hoovering up best
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Prospect magazine
More apprenticeships is a good thing - but it''s time to look at the quality
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Prospect magazine - More apprenticeships is a good thing - but it''s time to look at the quality
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Sutton Trust
Better apprenticeships - Sutton Trust
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The Sutton Trust - Better apprenticeships - Sutton Trust
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Centre for Vocational Education (CVER) blog
Do apprenticeships pay?
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Centre for Vocational Education (CVER) blog - Do apprenticeships pay?
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
FE Week
Apprenticeships must not accredit existing knowledge
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FE Week - Apprenticeships must not accredit existing knowledge
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Insider.co.uk
Disadvantaged youngsters ''less likely to start the best apprenticeships''
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Insider.co.uk - Disadvantaged youngsters ''less likely to start the best apprenticeships''
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
FE Week
Two thirds of apprenticeships `convert? existing employees, report warns
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FE Week - Two thirds of apprenticeships `convert? existing employees, report warns
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
TES (online)
Many apprentices ''treading water'', warns Sutton Trust
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TES (online) - Many apprentices ''treading water'', warns Sutton Trust
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Thursday, November 30, 2017
NIESR blog
Industrial strategy should include more support for retraining and upskilling
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NIESR blog - Industrial strategy should include more support for retraining and upskilling
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
House of Lords
Debate on lifelong learning
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House of Lords - Debate on lifelong learning
Monday, November 27, 2017
FE Week
Hammond, take care where you sprinkle the skills cash
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FE Week - Hammond, take care where you sprinkle the skills cash
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Prospect magazine
More apprenticeships is a good thing?but time to look at the quality
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Prospect magazine - More apprenticeships is a good thing?but time to look at the quality
Chiara Cavaglia webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Monday, November 20, 2017
Further Education Week
FE practitioner research movement gathers pace
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Further Education Week - FE practitioner research movement gathers pace
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Monday, November 13, 2017
Guardian
The Guardian view on the new GCSEs: missing the point
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Guardian - The Guardian view on the new GCSEs: missing the point
Post-16 educational choices in England
Post-16 educational choices in England
Claudia Hupkau webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Thursday, August 24, 2017
The UK in a Changing Europe (Kings College London)
Brexit and the skills challenge
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The UK in a Changing Europe (Kings College London) - Brexit and the skills challenge
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Friday, July 21, 2017
Brighton and Hove News
Hundreds turn out for Save Our Schools rally
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Brighton and Hove News - Hundreds turn out for Save Our Schools rally
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Gill Wyness webpage
Saturday, May 27, 2017
NIESR Blog
Britain's skills problem
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NIESR Blog - Britain's skills problem
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
National Institute Economic Review, 240(1), May 2017
`Post-Compulsory Education in England: Choices and Implications'
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Claudia Hupkau webpage
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Jenifer Ruiz-valenzuela webpage
Guglielmo Ventura webpage
Friday, May 12, 2017
CVER Press Release
Transforming Technical Education in England: Analysis of promised budget proposals
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Monday, March 6, 2017
FE Week
Government silent on adult skills behavioural research centre funding
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FE Week - Government silent on adult skills behavioural research centre funding
Sandra Mcnally webpage
Friday, March 3, 2017
Personnel Today
Apprenticeship levy and targets risk being poor value for money
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Personnel Today - Apprenticeship levy and targets risk being poor value for money
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
The Times Educational Supplement - TES
'The pen is mightier than the computer for learning'
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The Times Educational Supplement - TES - 'The pen is mightier than the computer for learning'
Friday, October 28, 2016
AMEinfo.com
How is your smartphone distracting you and how to control it
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AMEinfo.com - How is your smartphone distracting you and how to control it
In brief... Phone home: should mobiles be banned in schools?
Ill communication: technology, distraction and student performance
Sunday, October 9, 2016
The Irish Times
Solas revamp brings overdue direction to adult education
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The Irish Times - Solas revamp brings overdue direction to adult education
In brief... The state of apprenticeships
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Financial Times
May goes into battle for selective education
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Financial Times - May goes into battle for selective education
Friday, September 9, 2016
This is Money
Tax-free childcare is on the way - but will your family be any better off and how will it compare to childcare vouchers?
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Times Educational Supplement - TES
'Revolving door' warning
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Times Educational Supplement - TES - 'Revolving door' warning
Friday, August 19, 2016
CIPD
Government urges employers to make breastfeeding at work easier
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CIPD - Government urges employers to make breastfeeding at work easier
Monday, August 15, 2016
CIPD
Most mothers 'forced to give up work after second child'
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CIPD - Most mothers 'forced to give up work after second child'
Monday, August 8, 2016
The Daily Mail online
Having a second baby forces women into poverty: Childcare costs see mothers in low-paid jobs give up work to look after children instead
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Sunday, August 7, 2016
Guardian
For UK women in low-paid jobs, a second child is a mixed blessing
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Guardian - For UK women in low-paid jobs, a second child is a mixed blessing
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Centre for Vocational Education Research (CVER) blog
Reflections on the employer support for higher level skills report
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
CVER blog
If A-Levels aren't for you, choices at age 16 could now get a whole lot simpler
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CVER blog - If A-Levels aren't for you, choices at age 16 could now get a whole lot simpler
Friday, July 15, 2016
The Conversation
If A-Levels aren't for you, choices at age 16 could now get a whole lot simpler
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The Conversation - If A-Levels aren't for you, choices at age 16 could now get a whole lot simpler
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
CVER News
CVER Discussion Paper Published
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CVER News - CVER Discussion Paper Published
Friday, July 8, 2016
Mail online
The 'neglect' of Britain's young middle achievers: Government accused of ignoring needs of those who don't go to university
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Friday, April 8, 2016
www.parliament.uk
Governments have failed a generation of young people, say Lords
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www.parliament.uk - Governments have failed a generation of young people, say Lords
Friday, April 8, 2016
CVER Conference 2016
Call for Papers
Thursday, February 18, 2016
CVER / OECD Report Launch
Building Skills for All: Review of England
Thursday, January 28, 2016
FEWEEK.CO.UK
Good news in Budget - but what does it mean for learners?
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FEWEEK.CO.UK - Good news in Budget - but what does it mean for learners?
Friday, November 27, 2015
CVER News
CVER gives evidence to the Select Committee on Social Mobility
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
FE Week
Another centre to address lack of FE research as UCL's Institute of Education looks at post-14 education and work
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Financial Times
Resources on skills supply and demand already exist
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Financial Times - Resources on skills supply and demand already exist
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
CVER blog
The past and future of apprentices
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CVER blog - The past and future of apprentices
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
CVER Event
Minister hosts BIS/CVER Professional and Technical Education Seminar
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Conversation
The divide is growing between what employers and ministers want students to study
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The Conversation - The divide is growing between what employers and ministers want students to study
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
FE Week
New 'data driven' BIS Vet research centre hits the spot
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FE Week - New 'data driven' BIS Vet research centre hits the spot
Monday, June 22, 2015
CVER News
CVER at the LSRN Workshop
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: the Liberal Democrat's top policies
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: the Liberal Democrat's top policies
Friday, April 17, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: Conservatives hold the course with schools plan
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: Conservatives hold the course with schools plan
Schools: The Evidence on Academies, Resources and Pupil Performance
Thursday, April 16, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: Lib Dems commit to skills, but some policies miss the mark
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: Lib Dems commit to skills, but some policies miss the mark
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: Conservatives fudge the numbers on apprenticeships
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: Conservatives fudge the numbers on apprenticeships
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: the Conservatives' top policies
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: the Conservatives' top policies
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: Labour's top policies
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: Labour's top policies
Monday, April 13, 2015
The Conversation
Manifesto Check: 'Labour's skills policy is a disappointing muddle'
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The Conversation - Manifesto Check: 'Labour's skills policy is a disappointing muddle'
Monday, April 13, 2015
FE Week
Election questions from across the FE and skills sector
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FE Week - Election questions from across the FE and skills sector
Monday, March 30, 2015
CVER Event
Launch of the Centre for Vocational Education Research
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
FE Week
London School of Economics to host new Centre for Vocational Education Research
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FE Week - London School of Economics to host new Centre for Vocational Education Research
Tuesday, March 24, 2015