eNewsletter from PbyP | Issue 16, January 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
This month’s newsletter features articles on the value and impact of both peer mentoring and developing social and personal skills in education - two key features of PbyP. We also have a summary of the latest news and research.
Staying in education, work or training makes young people happier.
A new poll from Yougov commissioned by The Prince’s Trust has found high levels of unhappiness and stress among young people but less among those in education or training.
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News in brief. January 2009
How has 2009 started in the world of education ?
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Innovation leads to improvement
A new report from Ofsted explores the features of successful curriculum innovation.
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Have Your Say. January 2009
An exciting range of free opportunities and resources to support innovation in teaching and learning.
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Every child a Mentor… and a Mentee
A National peer mentoring scheme has been launched in England with funding until 2011.
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Developing emotional intelligence raises GCSE attainment.
New research establishes that developing the emotional and social skills of learners has a direct impact on their academic achievement.
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Competencies assessment moves centre stage
The assessment of 21st Century Competencies was announced as a key priority at the Learning and Teaching World Forum in London
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A window on their world
Social networking sites change the nature of leaving home.
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Next news item: Issue 17, February 2009
Previous news item: Issue 15, December 2008