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GENERAL
UK economy. The Bank of England published its latest report on the UK economy pointing to 'a very challenging outlook', with inflation likely to hit 11% by the end of the year and not likely to fall until the middle of next year; GDP expected to decline around ¾%; and the labour market remaining tight – leaving the country facing a ‘prolonged’ recession. 
Budget build-up. The Resolution Foundation outlined the economic scenario as it saw it ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, pointing to a ‘grim’ economic outlook with rising inflation, higher unemployment, weak growth, and a ‘fiscal hole’ of £40bn+, leaving the government facing an ‘unappetising menu’ of spending cuts and tax rises. 
Older workers. The Demos think tank called for an Ageing Workforce Strategy in a new report this week, arguing that a package of measures around occupational health and work practices could help alleviate concerns about the growing numbers of 50 – 64-year-olds exiting the workforce prematurely.
 
SCHOOLS
Curriculum Body. The government set out the business case for establishing an Arm’s Length (curriculum) Body (ALB), built around the Oak National Academy model to provide free curriculum resources for teachers via a digital platform, arguing that this would relieve pressure on teachers, bank against future national contingencies, and complement much of the commercial market.
Pupil absence. FFT Education Datalab provided an interesting briefing on pupil absences in schools in England for the first half of this term, showing an improving trend with a 5.1% absence rate in primary and 7.7% in secondary, including among those deemed persistent absentees.
Reading support  Ofsted reported on its findings from a group of secondary schools that had managed to improve the reading abilities of 11-year-old poor readers, listing such factors as being able to identify weaknesses, prioritise needs, and monitor progress, as critical for success.
 
FE/SKILLS
Skills funding. The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) highlighted the funding challenges facing training and skills providers, in a survey published to coincide with their Autumn Conference, with over 80% of respondents – particularly in sectors like care, hospitality and transport – said to be struggling with rising costs.
T levels. The House of Commons Library Service published a helpful briefing on T levels, outlining what they were, how they’ve been developed, and some of the debates around them, as the Education Committee continues its inquiry into post-16 qualifications generally.
Technician careers. The Gatsby Foundation announced the opening with the Science Museum of the David Sainsbury Gallery, a new ‘free, permanent, interactive gallery’ dedicated to showcasing the wide range of technical careers open to young people, as part of a campaign to enhance technical education. 
 
HIGHER EDUCATION
Freedom of Speech. Leading university bodies reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom in a public statement issued ahead of the next stage in Parliament of the HE (Freedom of Speech) Bill this week.
More on Freedom of Speech. The Policy Exchange think tank added its thoughts on the HE (Freedom of Speech) Bill, highlighting the case for it, while pointing to two areas (Equality Act interactions, the use of Statutory tort) where amendments should be considered.
Student recruitment. The Institute of Student Employers highlighted some of the latest trends from its recent Student Recruitment Survey, pointing to lower growth this year as part of a gradual shift, with employers building a wider and more diverse talent line.
 

Monday 07 November: Implementing the TEF exercise for 2022-23| AoC (online event)
Tuesday 08 November: T Level Transition Programme Peer Learning Network - Urban Colleges (Group A) | AoC (online event)
Tuesday 08 November: T Level Transition Programme Peer Learning Network - Urban Colleges (Group B) | AoC (online event)
Wednesday 09 November: Understanding School Admissions and Appeals
| Inside Government (online course)
Wednesday 09 November: EYFS: Supporting every child to thrive| Nursery World (one-day conference in Central London)
Wednesday 09 November: John Hattie: Collective Efficacy or Individual Inefficiency? | BTS Spark (webinar – access to recording for registrants)
Thursday 10 November: Improving cybersecurity in education settings in England | Westminster forum Projects (online conference)
Thursday 10 November: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
| Optimus Education (one-day conference in Birmingham)
Thursday 10 November: T Level Transition Programme – Planning to meet the Framework for Delivery  (2023 providers)| AoC (webinars)
Friday 11 November: T Level Transition Programme Peer Learning Network - Schools/Sixth Forms (Group A)| AoC (Online Event)
Friday 11 November: T Level Transition Programme Peer Learning Network - Schools/Sixth Forms (Group B) | AoC (Online Event)

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NOVEMBER IS: 
 
WORLDWIDE:
Bereaved Siblings Month,  Movember 2022 - Men's Health Awareness Month, Mouth Cancer Action Month 2022, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2022, Veg Pledge 2022
UK:
Lung Cancer Awareness Month,  Novel Writing Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2022
Veg Pledge 2022
US & CANADA:
Adopt a Turkey Month, Adopt A Senior Pet Month Bladder Health Month, Adoption Month, Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month,  American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Career Development Month, Children’s Month, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility, COPD Awareness Month, Diabetes Month, Diabetic Eye Disease Month, Entrepreneurship Month, Family Caregivers Month,  Family Literacy Month, Family Stories Month, Filipino Values Month, Fun with Fondue Month, Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month, Gratitude Month, Home Care and Hospice Month, Impotency Month, Inspirational Role Models Month, Islamophobia Awareness Month, Library and Information Services Month, Long-term Care Awareness Month, Manatee Awareness Month , Marrow Awareness Month, Military Family Month, Movember, National Native American Heritage Month, Peanut Butter Lovers Month, Pepper Month, National Pet Cancer Awareness Month,  Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Month, National Pomegranate Month, Prevent a Litter Month, Raisin Bread Month, Repair Done Right Month, Rice Awareness Month, Roasting Month, Scholarship Month, No-Shave November, Pet Diabetes Month, PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, Traditional and Alternative Health Month , 
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Philippine Book Development Month (Philippines).
 
THIS WEEK IS:

International Stress Awareness Week, Children’s Book Week, Talk Money Week (Monday 07 to Friday 11 November), Book Award Week, Recycling Week, World Kindness Week, Get Outdoors Week (from Saturday 12 November), Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week (from Saturday 12 November), Transgender Awareness Week (from Sunday 13 November), American Education Week (from Sunday 13 November), Science Week Ireland (from Sunday November 13).
 
MONDAY 07 NOVEMBER
 
WORLDWIDE:
Dev Deepawali (Religious: Hindu), All Saints Day (Colombia – Religious: Catholic and Christian) Infant Protection Day, Color the World Orange Day, International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, International Merlot Day. 
US & CANADA
Hug A Bear Day, Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day, Job Action Day, Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds, Day, Cancer Awareness Day, Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day, Job Action Day, Keith Day, Lori Day, Programmatic Advertising Day, Retinol Day, Notary Public Day.
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Constitution Day (Dominican Republic), Recreation Day (Australia, Northern Tasmania), CV Raman Birthday (India).
 
TUESDAY 08 NOVEMBER

WORLDWIDE:
Birthday of Garu Nanak Jayanti (Religious: Sikh), Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Religious: Buddhism), World Pianist Day, World Radiology Day, World Town Planning Day, World Urbanism Day.
US & CANADA:
Election Day, STEM/STEAM Day, Abet and Aid Punsters Day, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day, Adam Day, Day of Radiology, Ashley Day, Cappuccino Day, Christopher Day, Dunce Day, Harvey Wallbanger Day, Irene Day, Kyle Day, Leon Day, Parents As Teachers Day, Talk Money Day.
 
WEDNESDAY 09 NOVEMBER

WORLDWIDE:
World Freedom Day, World Adoption Day, Social Media Kindness Day, Carl Sagam Day.
UK:
British Pudding Day.
US & CANADA:
Eleven09 Day, Go to an Art Museum Day, Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, Brian Holland Legacy Day, Chaos Never Dies Day, Microtia Awareness Day, Hunter Day, Grace Day, Alejandro Day, Louisiana Day, Scrapple Day, Geriatric Tooth Fairy Day.
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Independence Day (Cambodia), Uttarakhand foundation Day (India).
 
THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER

WORLDWIDE:
International Accounting Day, World Immunization Day, World Net Cancer Day, World Keratoconus Day, World Quality Day, World Science Day for Peace and Development, World Usability Day.
US & CANADA:
US Marine Corps Birthday, Vanilla Cupcake Day, Sesame Street Day, Area Code Day, Forget Me Not Day, Tempranillo Day
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Independence Day (Panama)
 
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER

WORLDWIDE:
St Martin’s Day.
UK:
Armistice Day/Remembrance Day. 
US & CANADA:
Veterans Day, Death/Duty Day, Donor Sabbath, Chase Day, DTC Friday, Isabelle Day, Lei Day, Metal Day, Origami Day, Sundae Day, Timothy Day, Pocky Day, Puerto Princesa Underground River Day, 
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Armistice Day (France, French Guiana, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy), Remembrance Day (Australia), Independence Day (Angola), Canterbury Anniversary Day (New Zealand), Christchurch Show Day (New Zealand), Education Day (India), St Martin’s Day (France), Singles Holiday (China).
  
SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER

WORLDWIDE:
World Pneumonia Day.
US & CANADA:
Happy Hour Day, American Fancy Rat and Mouse Day, Chicken Soup For The Soul Day, French Dip Day, Nathaniel Day, Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day, Nathaniel Day, Saddle Hunting Day.
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Tempranillo Day (Spain).
 
SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
 
WORLDWIDE:
Remembrance Sunday, World Kindness Day.
US & CANADA:
Hug a Musician Day