BROADBAND MAKES LIFE EASIER FOR UK’S MUMS

With 76% of mums reporting that their 11-16 year-old kids regularly bring home schoolwork that requires them to use the Internet, it’s no surprise that broadband is now seen as one of the most important tools to provide in the home. Despite recent falls in the cost of broadband, however, 27% of mums still cite price as their main reason for not signing up. UK Online is working hard to overcome the cost barrier, with a new £9.99 per month unlimited broadband package*, bringing fast, always-on Internet access within the reach of more families than ever before.

Making the Grade with Homeschooling

An estimated 300,000 children are currently being homeschooled in Texas, with an expected growth rate of 17.5% in the coming year. As the fastest growing educational choice, this event is well worth covering, letting parents know of this chance to learn how to homeschool.

Game to learn

An education program, from AdVal Learning Solutions, based on virtual reality gaming has been launched to help young people overcome barriers to learning.

EFI University Press Release

On a recent trip to Melbourne Australia, Senior Instrutor Ben Strader spent three weeks training Pat Cahill from Competition Systems to become the fourth instructor for EFI University

FE CAREERS.CO.UK SIGNS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH ASSOCIATION OF EXTERNAL VERIFIERS

FE Careers.co.uk signed a deal to create a strategic partnership with the professional body, the Association of External Verifiers. www.FEcareers.co.uk is the fastest growing online Further Education job board in the UK, while the Association of External Verifiers (AEV) is the leading professional association for verification, assessment and examination professionals. This collaboration will create the opportunity for AEV members to access to Further Education (FE) job prospects from colleges, training providers, specialist FE recruitment companies and awarding bodies across the UK. This partnership will also see both FE Careers.co.uk and the AEV working together to change negative perceptions of the Further Education sector.