About us

The Skills Commission meets every month in Parliament to discuss the leading issues in skills, training and further education policy.
 

The Commission is co-chaired by Barry Sheerman MP and Dame Ruth Silver. Commission members include parliamentarians from all the main parties, and highly experienced practitioners from across the skills sector.
 

With support from the education foundation, edge, the Commission carries out research and makes recommendations for skills policy reform. Recent research has explored Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) services; apprenticeships; and teacher training in vocational education.
 

The Skills Commission advances the debate, ensuring that skills policy continues to be a central means to economic and personal development.