Category Archives: Business studies / entrepreneurship

Gazelle calls for students to get nimble know-how

Posted on March 21, 2012 by dchan

Entrepreneur colleges damn £250m business skills scheme.  A group that unites colleges and entrepreneurs, and attempts to make education more relevant to working life, has criticised the handover of £250 million of skills funding to employers. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Dreading the new school term starting? Have a look at our top tips for planning lessons.

Posted on August 25, 2011 by SLovatt

At the moment, the biggest worry for teachers will be planning lessons and preparing for the next academic year at school. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Big business recruiting straight from school

Posted on August 22, 2011 by MThompson

School-leaver training programmes set to increase, attracting those put off university by tuition fees, reports the Guardian’s Graham Snowdon. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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University backs Pearson degree

Posted on July 5, 2011 by MThompson

Publishing giant Pearson has announced a partnership with Royal Holloway university that will allow it to enter the degree market, BBC News reports. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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The real junior apprentices: Pupils are encouraged to run their own businesses at Lincoln Castle Academy

Posted on May 16, 2011 by LWhitehill

The eight directors of Lincoln’s latest media start-up are finishing off their new creation. While outside the tiny project office there is the familiar finger-jabbing image of Lord Sugar adorning the notice board, there is no hint of Apprentice-style squabbling … Continue reading →

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