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Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - United Kingdompdf,280Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Sep-2008 This note contrasts key findings for the United Kingdom with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, resource and efficiency challenges and equity challenges. Related documents: |
Raising education achievement and breaking the cycle of inequality in the United KingdomEnglish | View long abstract 01-Sep-2008 Anne-Marie Brook Globalisation, together with skill-biased technical change, is changing the composition of jobs in advanced economies and raising the level of skills required to do them. Also available: |
Improving School Leadership - Volume 1: Policy and Practice, Volume 2: Case Studies on System LeadershipEnglish | View long abstract 28-Aug-2008 Two companion volumes focusing on the improvement of school leadership. Volume 1 provides a range of policy options to help governments improve school leadership. Volume 2 examines measures taken in five countries. Also available:Related documents: |
Improving school leadership - summary english vol 2pdf,173Kb,English | View long abstract 28-Aug-2008 Summary of a book of case studies examining innovative approaches to sharing leadership across schools in Belgium (Flanders), Finland and the United Kingdom (England) and leadership development prgrammes for system improvement in Australia and Austria. Related documents: |
United Kingdom: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECDEnglish | View long abstract 23-Jul-2008 Biographical note of the United Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the OECD, Ambassador Dominic MARTIN. Also available:Related documents: |
Jobs for Youth/Des emplois pour les jeunes: UNITED KINGDOMEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jul-2008 OECD has launched a series of reports in 16 countries including the United Kingdom. Each report contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school to work. Also available:Related documents: |
Disadvantaged youth in Britain need better skills and effective job-search helpEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jul-2008 Young people in Britain who leave school without qualifications find it particularly hard to get jobs, and U.K. authorities need to take vigorous action to help them with education and training and with job-search support, according to the OECD report Jobs for Youth: United Kingdom. Also available: |
Conference at Chatham House - The OECD and Globalisation: The Economics of Climate ChangeEnglish | View long abstract 03-Jul-2008 Angel Gurría,OECD Secretary-General In his speech at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Angel Gurría shares a few insights on how the OECD perceives the new era of globalisation and on how the organisation is responding to its multiple challenges. Climate change and the spiral of food prices stand out. Also available: |
Labour market discrimination still a big problem in OECD countriesEnglish | View long abstract 02-Jul-2008 Women are 20% less likely than men to have a paid job in OECD countries and they earn on average 17% less than men, according to the latest edition of OECD’s Employment Outlook. Also available: |
Employment Outlook 2008 - How does the United Kingdom compare ?pdf,70Kb,English | View long abstract 02-Jul-2008 The OECD Employment Outlook takes an annual look at key issues in employment. This document highlights findings from the Employment Outlook Edition 2008 relevant to the United Kingdom. Related documents: |
