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Does the education system in Britain need an overhaul?

The UK?s schools have slipped out of the top ten in the world for reading and maths, according to a new report. Is this indicative of a failing system? Does the education system in Britain need an overhaul?

Libellule77

Seafarers Tax

Hi Does anyone know anything about Seafarers Tax ? I know that if you are out of the UK for 183 days a year working on a ship, then you are eligible not to be taxed on your earnings, but want to know...

sacomawhite

more able and talented learnerts

does anyone know the best places to obtain resources and information to support more able and talented key stage one pupils in any one of the core subjects please??

veronika

work in S-Europe

Is it possible to get a job in a South - Europe country for summer in a cafe, restourant or a hotel with not knowing italian but with a good knowledge of english? If yes which countries would be the...

Im a BusyBee

Bricklayers

Can anyone tell me the expected wage for a bricklayer in cambridgeshire/hertfortshire/suffolk area please?

Misty77

On-line tests for Health & Safety Executive

I'm doing some on-line tests for HSE for a job as Trainee Inspector, but I'm not sure what to expect. I've just been told to allow 30 mins for each test, and that's all. Has anyone done any of these...

tanzor

how to become a paramedic

I am really interested in becoming a paramedic. I would like to know what it involves and what sort of person you have to be to become one. i am young, but have always wanted to have this career. I...

sarahnic123

temporary worker rights on maternity leave

worked in same job 2.5 yrs as temp worker through an agency. now on maternity leave(aug 07 - jan 08) Agency say they cannot ask the temporary replacement worker to leave so i can return to the on the...

p.carpenter

Qualification

What qualification do I require to drive a forklift truck in Germany

tracey1710

on holiday but will have to go on sick leave

recently lost my dad and the family decided to go on holiday for christmas seemed a good idea at the time its all paid for but i will have to take time of work time wich i am not entitled and am going...

duckcave

Does anyone know of any possible Design related workplacements?

Hi, im a Masters Product and Furniture Design Student at Sheffield Hallam university and looking for potential work placements in the UK, abroad, anywhere! does anyone know of any companies that may...

Yodel

Job Interview - case study

Have got a job interview coming up at which I'm going to be expected to present a case study (haven't got the topic yet). Anybody got any idea what type of topics are likely to come up? (the job is in...

Curiosity ki

Home Information Packs

How much work have qualified home inspectors and domestic energy assessors had so far?

david7

job in electrics

I am already electrically qualified, but how would I go about getting a job involved in light and sound at somewhere like the M.E.N arena

bazza26

changing jobs

I am currently working as an agency chef and am looking to change jobs totally but dont know what i want to do or with my qualifications what they will allow me to do. I have been in charge of...

jennie0212

compulsary overtime is it legal

my partner works evenings to fit around our busy schedual and 4 small children his boss told him he had to do overtime forcing him to miss his day off (we always have ado some thing)on one shift and...

peteelite

Entering the Film Industry

Hi, I'm just about to finish studying FIlm at Uni and i'm putting together a CV. Does anyone have any experience or tips for someone looking to enter the film industry? Ideally an editor, but i'm...