Skills Commission

New report – England’s Skills Puzzle: Piecing together further education, training and employment

The Skills Commission call on the Government to give skills and lifelong learning renewed attention through devolution and a new Productivity Board.

Download the report here

“Any rumours on the launch date?”

For months, in conversations among members of FE and HE, often over warm orange juice and cold croissants at sector conferences and panels, the launch of the Government’s Post-18 Review of Education and Funding has been anticipated. For those who are tired of hearing themselves quip – “let’s see what Augar recommends…” – the report has finally landed.

Maja Gustafsson | Researcher Education and Skills

It is well known that the FE and skills sector faces multiple aims and targets. Within the sector, there is a significant variety of providers, engaged age groups, and statutory and local requirements. This means – unsurprisingly – that a common and singular purpose for the sector is hard to identify.

Apprenticeships – Helping Young People at Risk?

Maja Gustafsson | Researcher Education and Skills