A new report into vocational teaching challenges the assumption that only degree holders make good teachers. The Skills Commission is today publishing the results of a wide-ranging inquiry and is arguing that experience and expertise have to be valued to attract top quality teaching talent for the increasing numbers of vocational learners.

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A committee of the Scottish Parliament is looking into the future management of schools and the possibility of changing the way they are controlled by local authorities. The Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee is asking for people’s views on the issue.

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This report from the Young Foundation and the IDeA highlights that promoting and influencing happiness is no longer just an aspiration. As the recession forces difficult public spending choices, services focused on wellbeing are delivering widespread economic and social benefits, especially to children.

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