Reaction from KPMG in response to the Work Programme report
A report published today, by the parliamentary Work & Pensions Committee, gives a more balanced assessment, according to Alan Downey, KPMG’s Head of Public Sector.
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Reaction from KPMG in response to the Work Programme report
A report published today, by the parliamentary Work & Pensions Committee, gives a more balanced assessment, according to Alan Downey, KPMG’s Head of Public Sector.
School budget cuts will not affect teaching standards, says Reform
There is no link between spending and higher pupil achievements, and therefore one fifth of school spending could be cut without harming any standards- one think tank says.
Gamification - blasting zombies or collecting coins can engage learners
Critics of eLearning often argue that it is too solitary compared to the richer environment of the classroom, but Peter Phillips argues gamification can inspire creative thought and engage the learner.
IPCC calls on Essex Police to crack down on domestic abusers
An IPCC inquiry into the brutal murder of Maria Stubbings, committed by an ex-partner with a previous murder conviction,…
Dementia care training offered to mark Dementia Awareness Week
Care company Home Instead Senior Care has pledged to offer free dementia training to 3,000 family carers and community members.
Gay marriage deal saves bill
Same sex couples may be able to marry in England and Wales in the summer of 2014, despite strong resistance among Tory activists.
Lack of foreign language skills is holding UK’s export market back
An inability to form relationships overseas due to weak foreign language skills and a lack of cultural awareness is holding…
Gamification - solution to aid learning and development
Can the concept of gamification provide an effective solution to aid learning and development in business, asks Peter Phillips,…
London leads in the global tourism parade
New analysis released by the national tourism board reveals that the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic games helped welcome 15.5…
Sharia banking in the UK- an ethical investment
Nasir Awan, CEO of Awan Marketing International PLC, spoke to the Information Daily about sharia banks in the UK, and the…
Can the concept of gamification provide an effective solution to aid learning and development in business, asks Peter Phillips, Chief Executive of Unicorn Training.
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A report published today, by the parliamentary Work & Pensions Committee, gives a more balanced assessment, according to Alan Downey, KPMG’s Head of Public Sector.
There is no link between spending and higher pupil achievements, and therefore one fifth of school spending could be cut without harming any standards- one think tank says.
Critics of eLearning often argue that it is too solitary compared to the richer environment of the classroom, but Peter Phillips argues gamification can inspire creative thought and engage the learner.
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