teach1st
11-30-2009, 08:21 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8353257.stm
More than one in four of the entire population of England is now in education or training, according to figures from the government.
There are about 14.5 million people in nursery, school, post-16 courses, vocational training and university.
A tough jobs market has seen record numbers staying in education.
"For the first time in our history, a recession is seeing a rise in skill levels and education participation," apprentices minister Iain Wright said.
More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8353257.stm)
More than one in four of the entire population of England is now in education or training, according to figures from the government.
There are about 14.5 million people in nursery, school, post-16 courses, vocational training and university.
A tough jobs market has seen record numbers staying in education.
"For the first time in our history, a recession is seeing a rise in skill levels and education participation," apprentices minister Iain Wright said.
More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8353257.stm)