Apprenticeships hold the key to Growth and NHS Renewal
Petra discusses how higher-level apprenticeships are crucial for both NHS improvement and economic growth. The government’s plan to divert funding away from these programs to…
Skills England
What is Skills England?
Skills England is a key post 16 skills strategy from the Labour Party and is a part of their Election Manifesto pledge.
Post‐16 education strategy and Skills England
In their election manifesto, the Labour party said: We will establish Skills England to bring together business, training providers and unions with national and local government to ensure we have the highly trained workforce needed to deliver Labour’s Industrial Strategy.
Skills England will formally work with the Migration Advisory Committee to make sure training in England accounts for the overall needs of the labour market. And we are committed to devolving adult skills funding to Combined Authorities, empowering local leaders to have greater control of skills development in their areas, alongside a greater role in supporting people into work. Skills England will co-ordinate between local areas to ensure everyone can access all the opportunities available.
Skills Minister announces Local Government Pension Scheme for FE Colleges and National Insurance support
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith confirms National Insurance support and Local Government Pension Scheme for FE Colleges FE Colleges to be given Employer National Insurance support…
Employer-responsive curriculum design – the sport and physical activity approach
The shift towards employer-responsive curriculum design, while in no way new, is not just a strategic priority but a necessity. With the government’s intensified focus…
Closing the Digital Skills Gap: The power of collaboration to upskill the nation
The New Government’s Focus on Skills It’s encouraging to see that the new Labour government is clearly focused on powering up the skills of the…
Why is the Skills Minister Reforming FE and Skills?| FE Soundbite Edition 771
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 771: 9th October 2024 | Why is the Skills Minister Reforming FE and Skills? This week’s Soundbite is sponsored by…
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…
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith Sets Out Vision for Skills Reform
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith Spoke at AELP’s Autumn conference, outlining the government’s vision for skills reform in England. She highlighted the creation of Skills England,…
Unlocking Opportunities – Ep1 – Labour’s first 100 days in office
Welcome to Episode 1 of Unlocking Opportunities, a new livestream season in partnership with FE News and NCFE. Episode 1 is exploring Labour’s first 100…
Government needs to Provide Greater Direction to the Skills System
The Industry and Regulators Committee of the House of Lords has been taking evidence on the future skills that the country will need for growth…
A Skills Perspective: Labour’s First 100 Days and Beyond
As Labour moves beyond its first 100 days in Government and the Chancellor’s first fiscal event in post, Nichola Hay MBE, Director of Apprenticeship Strategy…