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The Scottish Government has announced ambitious targets to help schools and universities recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Education Recovery Framework includes short, medium and long-term goals to ensure that students are academically and emotionally supported as they return to school or university. Read the rest of the article here:  https://www.ipgce.com/scottish-councils-reveal-covid-comeback-plan/(opens in a […]

Business leaders have been urged to take a hands-on role in reducing energy use in their businesses through ‘spot checks. The advice comes from leading business organisation X. It follows research indicating that staff are more likely to act responsibly about energy consumption if they know their company is actively monitoring usage. Read the rest

Though private schools have been receiving state funding for decades, a recent review has revealed that this money is being used in unethical ways. The study noted that the handouts are disproportionately going to elite institutions with little consideration for how these monies benefit those less privileged or isolated students. This means that the funds

A minister has said that the government always reviews the criteria for free school meals. Speaking in the House of Commons, Schools Minister Nick Gibb said the issue was “under constant review”. Read the rest of the article here:  https://www.ipgce.com/free-meals-criteria-still-reviewing Contact us here: https://www.ipgce.com/contact-us His comments come after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called on the government

When the Scottish Parliament reconvened in 2021, MSPs will debate ‘the state of the Scottish education system’. This is a highly contentious issue amongst both politicians and citizens alike. On one hand, some point to recent improvements, such as the introduction of free university tuition for Scottish students and increased spending on school buildings and

Unfortunately, ex-offenders often face numerous barriers that make it difficult to become productive members after serving their sentence. These can include finding housing and employment, lack of access to education or training opportunities, and even discrimination from potential employers. Even though many ex-offenders are highly motivated and eager to get back on the right path,

The California academic strike was a watershed moment in US higher education history. It took place on April 15th, 2020, involving over 100 colleges and universities across California. Led by the Academic Workers Association (AWA), the academic strike demanded increased job security for adjunct faculty, graduate student workers, and contingent intellectual labour in the face

It is a common misconception that having the right accent can guarantee success in landing a top job, but this isn’t necessarily the case. While it may be true that some employers may prefer certain types of accents, there are other factors at play. Employers want to find confident, competent and articulate candidates – regardless

Radical change is needed to break down the elitism in education and ensure it is accessible to all. Too often, individuals from underprivileged backgrounds are not given the same educational opportunities or resources as their wealthier peers. This can lead to further inequality in job opportunities, income levels and access to professional networks. Read the

Unions have expressed regret regarding the disruption caused by the teacher strike, which has affected students and their families. The unions involved in the dispute sought a resolution to satisfy teachers’ demands while ensuring quality education standards were met. However, after months of negotiations with school boards, no agreement was reached, and strike action became