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Government's pandemic catch-up tutoring programme is still failing to meet the mark

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Mercredi, novembre 8, 2023

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A recent independent evaluation of the National Tutoring Programme has assessed the impact of the catch-up strategy in 2021-22, its second year.

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A recent independent evaluation of the National Tutoring Programme has assessed the impact of the catch-up strategy in 2021-22, its second year.
This follows a critical report delivered by the House of Commons education committee after the first year of the programme, which stated that it “appears to be failing the most disadvantaged”.
Funding for the National Tutoring Programme is focused on schools with pupils qualifying for the pupil premium payment.
The third approach, introduced by the government for the second year of the programme, is school-led tutoring.

However, there was a different picture for pupils and schools taking part in the academic mentoring and tuition partners scheme.
The evaluation found no evidence that these schemes led to any improvement in English or maths.

The right idea

Positives note can be found in a recent survey of schools taking part in the National Tutoring Programme in its third year, 2022-23.
This survey indicates that most schools are using the school-led tutoring route, which this analysis showed led to at least some improvement for pupils.
The survey also showed that over a third of schools were offering tutoring courses of longer than 15 hours.
I have previously argued that a strategy which considers all of these elements would be of most benefit to pupils.

Helena Gillespie receives funding from TASO and has previously received research funding from the European Union, HEFCE and Advance HE.

CLC: Another Rate Hike is Bad News for Workers and Families

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Mercredi, juillet 12, 2023

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If you factor out rising mortgage and rental rates – which are the result of the rate hikes – inflation is already within the Bank’s target range,” said Bruske.

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If you factor out rising mortgage and rental rates – which are the result of the rate hikes – inflation is already within the Bank’s target range,” said Bruske.
“Canada’s unions are deeply disappointed the Bank of Canada pushed ahead with more rate hikes that will drive up housing costs and throw more people out of work.
“Canada’s most vulnerable workers and families are being hit the hardest.
“Even after they pay into the system for years, too often EI isn’t there for workers when they lose their job.

Boris Johnson's claims about being 'forced out' of parliament are simply false – here's why

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Lundi, juin 12, 2023

Their purpose from the beginning has been to find me guilty, regardless of the facts.

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Their purpose from the beginning has been to find me guilty, regardless of the facts.
Johnson repeatedly insisted that he did not know rules were being broken despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
Johnson could have decided to see off a plot against him as long ago as April 2022, when the process began.
He is happy for the House to decide how it wishes to proceed…”

The committee’s process

Conservative Laura Farris, who had previously been critical of Johnson, resigned from the committee (although her reasons were not clear at the time).
And yet when the committee sent its almost final report to Johnson, he immediately claimed the whole process had been a “political hit-job” motivated by a desire for “revenge” for Brexit.
Johnson was able to take and use legal advice through the process and we know that there were letters and challenges as part of that.

‘Will of the people’

In short, had he respected the processes of the parliament he once declared sovereign, he would have faced the will of the people.
It is not for a committee of MPs to force him out and the committee of MPs did not itself presume to.
The Institute for Government has commented that the partygate saga has served to underline the importance of ministers being truthful in parliament.
In the wake of Johnson’s resignation, cabinet member Grant Shapps told the BBC that people don’t miss all the drama.

Rana Plaza: ten years after the Bangladesh factory collapse, we are no closer to fixing modern slavery

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Vendredi, avril 21, 2023

The owner, Mohammed Sohel Rana, had allegedly been told by an engineer the day before that the building was not safe and should be evacuated.

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The owner, Mohammed Sohel Rana, had allegedly been told by an engineer the day before that the building was not safe and should be evacuated.
Ten years on, the murder trial against him and another 35 defendants has still not been concluded.
The tragedy shed a light on the appalling conditions that sometimes exist in the global retail supply chain.

The response to Rana

These focused on things like increasing building fire and safety audits and inspections, with some success in factory safety for workers.
Without getting into the fine detail of exactly where this applies, it arguably includes Rana Plaza.
Many wealthier jurisdictions including the UK, France, Germany, the EU and Australia have enacted legislation to tackle forced labour.
There are also proposals for a mandatory due diligence directive across the EU, though it’s not yet clear whether this will go ahead.

Our findings

Indeed, the situation was aggravated by COVID 19.
Yet no suppliers took customers to court for cancellations or refusing to pay for goods.
Three-quarters of factories were still selling to brands at the same prices as in March 2020.

The situation today

In Bangladesh, unions are demanding that the legal minimum wage for garment workers be almost tripled, but so far with no success.
Garment exports have increased more than 35% since the start of the pandemic yet wages and employee numbers have stayed the same.
When Misguided went under, this meant not getting paid at all, leading to hundreds of workers being made redundant.
Until a regime is in place with genuine teeth to ensure retailers toe the line, the modern slavery behind high-street fashions will only continue.

Media Advisory - Canadian Labour Congress’ President Bea Bruske Available to React to Budget 2022

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Jeudi, avril 7, 2022

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OTTAWA, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk about the impacts of Budget 2022 on workers and their families.

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OTTAWA, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk about the impacts of Budget 2022 on workers and their families.
Bruske is available to outline how Canadas unions are looking to the Budget to take concrete steps to strengthen public health care and make life more affordable.
Give struggling families a break and bolster our public health care system, including through investments in pharmacare, dentalcare and action to address the health workforce crisis, Bruske added.
April 7, 2022 and/or in advance of the budget, by arrangement

Media Advisory - Canadian Labour Congress’ President Bea Bruske Available to React to Budget 2022

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Jeudi, mars 31, 2022

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OTTAWA, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk about the impacts of Budget 2022 on workers and their families.

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OTTAWA, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk about the impacts of Budget 2022 on workers and their families.
Bruske is available to outline how Canadas unions are looking to the Budget to take concrete steps to strengthen public health care and make life more affordable.
Give struggling families a break and bolster our public health care system, including through investments in pharmacare, dentalcare and action to address the health workforce crisis, Bruske added.
April 7, 2022 and/or in advance of the budget, by arrangement

Ehave, Inc. Licensing Partner Vastmindz Seen By Millions Of Viewers On Unicorn Hunter

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Jeudi, février 24, 2022

Unicorn Hunters is a global platform with an audience of more than 14.5 million viewers around the world.

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Unicorn Hunters is a global platform with an audience of more than 14.5 million viewers around the world.
The episode featuring Vastmindz is now streaming on UnicornHunters.com , Binge Networks , LinkedIn Broadcast , Facebook Video , YouTube , and Vimeo .
Vastmindz CEO Nikhil Sehgal pitched to the investment panel on the Unicorn Hunters show.
Vastmindz appearance on Unicorn Hunters is a great example of the companies Ehave has chosen to partner with.

Parliament Must Work with Urgency on Helping Families

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Jeudi, janvier 27, 2022

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OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the pandemic rolls on with new disruptions, Canadas unions are urging Members of Parliament to get down to work on helping struggling families when the House of Commons resumes sitting next week.

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OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the pandemic rolls on with new disruptions, Canadas unions are urging Members of Parliament to get down to work on helping struggling families when the House of Commons resumes sitting next week.
As the House of Commons returns next week, Canadas unions are ready to get down to work with MPs from all parties on the urgent measures needed to strengthen public care systems and help families.
Bruske added that quick action is needed on a permanent fix to Employment Insurance to stop letting so many workers and their families fall through the cracks in tough times.
The reality is, support for people thrown out of work was inadequate before the pandemic, said Bruske.

The Unicorn Hunters Show Announces First Episode of 2022

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Lundi, janvier 10, 2022

Millions of viewers around the world will have the opportunity to watch the episode, learn about the company, and invest in it.

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Millions of viewers around the world will have the opportunity to watch the episode, learn about the company, and invest in it.
Our goal is to give people access to investing in the next billion-dollar companies before they go public," said Alex Konanykhin, Executive Producer of Unicorn Hunters.
We are thrilled to be part of Vastmindz journey to scale their technology and help them reach millions of potential investors through their appearance on Unicorn Hunters."
Unicorn Hunters wascreated by TransparentBusiness and produced by reality TV icon Craig Plestis (I Can See Your Voice, The Masked Singer).

Government of Canada Announces Funding for COVID-19 Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites in Manitoba

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Jeudi, décembre 30, 2021

These sites help people who have COVID-19or have been exposed to itaccess safe isolation accommodations to keep themselves and their community safe.

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These sites help people who have COVID-19or have been exposed to itaccess safe isolation accommodations to keep themselves and their community safe.
The Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program directly supports cities, municipalities, and health regions that are at-risk of COVID-19 community transmission.
"The Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program will support communities in Manitoba by assisting those residents who are unable to self-isolate safely at home.
Through the Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program, the Government of Canada has provided over $100 million to municipalities and health regions to establish projects in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.