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How to Get Children Back to School

Posted on: 16 September, 2023 by Theresa McGee

Education is a basic human right. Providing education for children and young people should be at the top of every government’s agenda. Access to quality education provides huge benefits and teaches young people to think for themselves, solve problems, understand the world around them and make informed decisions…
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RAAC — Crumbling School Concrete

Posted on: 7 September, 2023 by Theresa McGee

Department for Education surveyors have discovered that a large number of local authority buildings in the United Kingdom, mainly schools and other educational establishments, were built using RAAC. They are now facing closure due to safety concerns over crumbling concrete…
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The Disadvantages of Home Schooling

Posted on: 13 January, 2021 by RS

In our previous blog we highlighted the advantages of home schooling and we explored some of the positive aspects associated with learning at home. However, there have also been some disadvantages which we will discuss…
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The Advantages of Home Schooling

Posted on: 12 January, 2021 by RS

The current pandemic has seen home schooling on the rise as many schools have had to close, and individual students may be required to isolate. There is also a good deal of uncertainty around when and how schools will reopen…
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The Coronavirus Continues to Disrupt Education

Posted on: 6 January, 2021 by Theresa McGee

Following on from Boris Johnson’s announcement of a further national lockdown due to rising coronavirus cases, students, parents and teachers are facing more uncertainty. Just as millions of children were set to return…
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Starting a New Secondary School

Posted on: 21 August, 2018 by RS

Starting secondary school can be a daunting experience not only for the child but also for their parents. Once you have gone through the exercise of choosing a secondary school and enrolling your child, then the real work begins…
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How to Decide on a Career

Posted on: 1 July, 2013 by Theresa McGee

Deciding on a career can be challenging and sometimes school leavers and graduates struggle to know where to begin. There are so many career paths to choose from, and there is also the worry that you will not be able to find a job in your chosen career. When considering a career, it is vital to examine your values and beliefs and think about the areas that are important to you…
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Entrepreneurship

Posted on: 30 April, 2013 by Theresa McGee

We regularly hear the word ‘entrepreneur’ in the media. The UK government regularly talks about providing help to encourage entrepreneurship as a strategy to combat unemployment. It is certainly true that the most dynamic societies in the world are the ones that have the most entrepreneurs. So what is an entrepreneur, and why are they such an important part…
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Tackling Youth Unemployment

Posted on: 7 June, 2012 by Theresa McGee

In the UK, 1.03 million young people aged 16–24 are unemployed and the rate of youth unemployment, at 22.2%, remains high. At 17.9%, Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment in the UK and the number of young people without a job there has doubled since 2008. It is obvious that urgent action is needed…

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