Category - Education

November 22, 2013

Wanted: Unqualified maths teachers

Advice often given to young people is study hard, get your A-Levels, go to University, and then take up a profession. Perhaps become a teacher, lawyer, engineer etc.
November 10, 2013

Methodists say their RE resources are 'open hearted'

The Methodist Schools and Education Service has completed a two year project that has published some new Religious Education resources.
November 8, 2013

Church bodies criticise military recruitment of under-18s

The Church of Scotland and Bishops of the Church in Wales are among signatories of a letter to the MoD calling for an end to the military recruitment of under-18s.
October 29, 2013

Show Racism the Red Card and Unionlearn work together

Show Racism the Red Card and Unionlearn have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both parties to working together to combat racism through education.
October 19, 2013

Sharing the riches of the Bossey Institute

In a collection of essays, former students of the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey share how their years at the Institute created some of their fondest memories.
October 11, 2013

International Day of the Girl Child: UN urges ‘innovating for girls’ education’

Marking International Day of the Girl Child, United Nations officials have highlighted the power of innovation to get more girls in classrooms.
September 21, 2013

UN calls for investment in peace education

Education is vital for building peaceful societies and fostering global citizenship, said senior United Nations officials marking the International Day of Peace (21 September)
September 4, 2013

Methodist changes aim towards being 'a learning church'

The Methodist Church has formally launched the biggest change in generations to how and where it offers training, learning and development.
August 22, 2013

Union body launches Traineeships Charter

The TUC says its new Traineeships Charter will provide assistance for young people, union representatives, employers and training providers.
August 10, 2013

Raising questions about denominationally-based schooling

For the enrichment and development of plural public education on the one hand, and healthy faith communities on the other, it is necessary that the distinction between the two - as well as their need to converse and cooperate - is understood and put into operation, says Simon Barrow. That is why community schooling for all is so important.