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Issue 11.01

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The Puzzle Of Graduate Wages

This IFS report shows how the historical increase in the graduate proportion did not lower graduates’ relative wages. However, the research also suggests that further expansion of higher education in the future could lower graduates’ relative wages. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 25 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Eurostat Analysis – Highest Performing Area For Education In England

This Eurostat statistical release of international comparisons of education produces figures that drill down to regions and cities. It shows that London occupies four of the top six regions for the most graduates. The evidence suggested by the Eurostat figures shows how wide the differences can be within countries. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 25 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Make Or Break: Getting Apprenticeship Reform Right For Small Businesses

This report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found the small business sector in England has the potential to double the number of apprentices they take on to well over two million, if the Government can get the incentives and package of support right. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 25 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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England’s Apprenticeships: Assessing The New System

This IPPR report reviews the government's new apprenticeship system for England – why reform was needed, how well the new system will work, concerns about its effects, and its implications for policy. It also recommends how the incoming regime could be better adapted to our 21st century economy, and reverse the 30-year decline in the youth labour market. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 25 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Student Entrepreneurs

This research from Santander Universities reveals there are currently 518,372 student entrepreneurs in the UK, turning over an average of £13,213 per year, the equivalent of £913 million collectively. The findings represent a 38 per cent increase on the amount of student entrepreneurs recorded in 2015. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 19 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Productivity and Lifetime Earnings of Apprentices and Graduates

This joint report from Barclays and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has found that the average lifetime earnings premium gap between graduates and apprentices is 1.8 per cent (£2,200) – equivalent to just £4 per month over the course of a lifetime. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 19 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Sporting Future – A New Strategy for an Active Nation

With the Olympics presenting the ideal opportunity to encourage children to take an interest in sport, this policy paper clarifies the government’s sport strategy, which is designed to tackle the flatlining levels of sport participation and high levels of inactivity. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 19 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Representative Views Of Teachers On A Range Of Education Policy Areas

This NFER Teacher Voice Omnibus Survey explored teachers’ and senior leaders’ views on a variety of topics, including: statutory assessment; curriculum reform; accountability reforms; careers and apprenticeships; building pupils’ character, resilience and active learning; alternative provision; Prevent; physical activity; English as an additional language (EAL) and vocational programmes. All results are nationally representative by school characteristics, including region, performance band, and eligibility for free school meals. This report provides a summary of and commentary on the responses to these questions. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 11 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
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Fraudscape 2016

New figures by Cifas show a 52% rise in young identity fraud victims in the UK. People of all ages can be at risk of identity fraud but with growing numbers of young people falling victim, Cifas is calling for better education around fraud and financial crime. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 11 Aug 2016
  • 24mins
Leadership

Youth Social Action Trials: Youth United

This study from the Education Endowment Foundation looks at the impact of a youth social-action project. Delivered by the Youth United Foundation, it involved the creation of new units of uniformed youth organisations (such as The Scout Association, Sea Cadets, or St. John Ambulance) in schools in the North East of England. Leadership Briefing 11.01(121)

  • 11 Aug 2016
  • 24mins