Skills England: What’s Needed to Complete the Picture?
Fiona argues that Skills England can transform the struggling UK skills system by bringing together government, businesses, training providers and unions. Success depends on collaborative…
The Skills Federation
How this science teacher sceptic learned about the value of apprenticeships
At the Skills Federation we are proud to work with our 19 members and between us we cover more than 20 different sectors of the…
Reviewing the qualifications landscape: insights from employers
Following government announcements to pause and review post-16 qualifications, scrap the Advanced British Standard and establish Skills England, Alison Morris, Head of Policy at the…
A New Future for Apprenticeships?
In this exclusive feature, Alison Morris, Head of Policy at the Skills Federation (also known as the Federation for Industry Sector Skills & Standards) talks…
The Skills Federation announces appointment of CEO
Dr Fiona Aldridge, a leader in the field of skills policy and practice, will join the Skills Federation (also known as the Federation for Industry…
The future skills system: an action plan for change
Dame Julie Mellor, Chair of The Skills Federation, outlines a four-point action plan to address the UK’s skills challenges, including a national industrial strategy, workforce…
Navigating the future: a collaborative approach to meeting the UK skills challenge
Skills and training are vital to powering UK growth and productivity, to greening the economy, addressing the needs of an aging population and making the…