We often hear the terms “millennials” and “generation Y” being used in the media but “Generation K” may be new to many. Not so if you have heard about Noreena Hertz’s research into what drives this generation of young people born between 1995 and 2002. In her efforts to understand the hopes and fears of this group as they rapidly approach adulthood, Hertz interviewed 2000 young Brits and Americans. The economist, originally from East Finchley, unveiled her research at the World
From September 2016 we will run following skills-based workshops in Barnet. The workshops are designed for 18 to 25 year olds who are interested in starting their own business, increase their chances in the job market and improve their self-confidence and professional skills. Enterprise & E-commerce workshop Duration: 5 days Workshop dates: 5th to 9th September 2016 & 24th to 28th October 2016 Book Your Place Here IT & Computer Technician workshop Duration: 5 days Workshop dates: 26th to 30th September 2016 & 7th
All self-employed tutors should be legally required to have a criminal records check before they can offer private lessons to children in the UK, children’s charity the NSPCC says. A current loophole means self-employed tutors do not have to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks. The NSPCC says this loophole creates an “ideal scenario” for “any predatory adult seeking to harm children”. The Home Office said it would “carefully consider” the comments. Teachers working in schools must have a DBS check, which
London Anniversary Games Anniversary games before the Rio Olympics will be attended by major athletic stars such as Usain Bolt, David Weir Jonnie Peacock and Hannah Cockrof. Ticket prices start at £12 and the games will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park between 22nd and 23rd July. More information Midsommarstång Pop-Up Party Premium cider brand cider brand is celebrating Midsommarstång, the celebration of spring in Sweden. They have a party boat that will anchor in three places
There are warnings from Ofsted that further education providers are “falling short in protecting learners from risk of extremism”. The education watchdog has been examining how well colleges implement the Prevent counter-extremism strategy. In one case, inspectors said a student had watched a “terrorist propaganda video” in a resource centre. Ofsted’s Paul Joyce said there was “poor practice that I’ve no doubt would shock parents and learners alike”. The report from Ofsted, based on visits to 37 further education and skills providers
