The Increased Flexibility for 14-16 year olds Programme (IFP) was introduced in 2002 by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) in order to "create enhanced vocational and work-related learning opportunities for 14-16 year olds who can benefit most." Partnerships between a Lead Partner, usually a college of Further Education,…

In 1974, a committee was established to explore various facets of professional drama training in Britain. This report of the committee to the sponsoring foundation includes information on background and on apparent trends in employment available for people involved in theatre and allied fields; it describes the existing system of drama training;…

A retrospective survey was conducted with 47 school leavers with moderate learning difficulties. The survey, involving individuals who left a Midlands (England) special school in 1976, 1981, or 1983, examined their difficulty in finding and keeping employment, training opportunities available, and the ways in which they spent their leisure time.…

Looks at the pros and cons of employer education vs. legislation regarding the rights of older workers. Compares situations in England and the United States. (JOW)

Examines aspects of intellectual, linguistic, and academic abilities of children with moderate learning difficulties, and analyzes a profile of these abilities. Explores the relationships among several aspects of academic achievement and biographical factors. Provides a rationale for a long-term intervention study designed to develop these…

Purpose: This paper will examine the two year modern apprenticeship undertaken by trainees in the English professional football industry. Design/methodology/approach: Representatives of seven clubs were interviewed in the summer of 2005; all of them were responsible for youth development in their club. These interviews were the first of what will…

This article reports the results from a 12-month study of teachers' career progress in schools in England and the ways in which headteachers and teachers perceive that age, disability, ethnicity and gender affect teachers' career prospects. Many teachers thought that they had been promoted because of their personal traits, such as drive,…

Over recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on making provision within Further Education (FE) colleges for pupils in key stage 4 of secondary schools. Although there has been research exploring young people's responses to vocational and work-related opportunities, it has generally concentrated on their experience of attending college…

Literature on independent schools in Great Britain and the United States describe four major functions of the independent school: (1) providing an academic education with higher standards; (2) providing more desirable peer group associations, (3) providing status validation, and (4) enhancing opportunity for pursuing higher education. For journal…

Within recent years an unusually active interest has been manifested in the after-school careers of the boys and girls who, either through graduation or through dropping out, leave the elementary schools of the United States. The child-welfare organizations of the country have for many years labored to raise the compulsory school age and to…

The headmaster of Grove Junior School in Wolverhampton, England, describes the educational needs of immigrant children in England, and the history and design of his school which attempts to meet these needs. (JM)

Dr. Knox's writings illustrate eighteenth century England's ambivalence to women's education. He displayed a theoretical appreciation for feminine intellectual abilities and postulated feminine intellectual equality. However, he also believed that women should not be educated outside the home, receive a classical education, or publicly display…

Discusses the status of fine arts in English higher education. Examines the relationship between fine arts and design education. States that fine arts education has professional relevance as a substantial number of graduates pursue careers which contribute to the wealth-producing sectors of the economy. (GEA)

Describes some current work in preventing racism among young white people in London. A newly dominant factor in the justification offered for racial activity is the backlash from many whites to antiracist policies. A strong equal opportunity ethos must be developed, eliminating widely held perceptions of unfairness. (SLD)