Tracy Ferrier
tracyferrier.bsky.social
Tracy Ferrier
@tracyferrier.bsky.social
International education, skills and employability expert. Passionate about creating opportunities for all. Interested in design, regeneration and sport, especially football.
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Read my piece for @feweek.bsky.social on whether this week’s White Paper really was a ‘#devolution revolution’ for #skills, or just another small (and welcome) step on a long journey. feweek.co.uk/a-devolution...
Devolution revolution? Not quite, but a welcome evolution
The white paper is a hop and a skip forward, but there's still a big jump to go, says Fiona Aldridge
feweek.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 6:23 AM
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It is extremely worrying to see levels of child poverty rise to 36%.

Poverty has a huge affect on children's development, and high levels of poverty create significant challenges for the education system.

The Government must taken urgent action.

www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high
Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:04 AM