Shaping The Future of Apprenticeships
Last July, Alison Morris, Head of Policy at the Skills Federation, hosted a discussion on how the Government could make the apprenticeship system work better for learners…
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Streamlining of EPA is Welcome, But Not at the Expense of Independence
It was inspiring to see just how many apprentices, providers, end point assessment organisations, government and stakeholders celebrated National Apprenticeship Week. This was done in…
Investing in Success: How Apprenticeships can Drive a Skills Revolution
National Apprenticeship Week comes at an exciting point this year as there is growing recognition that skills development lies at the heart of the UK’s…
A turning point for skills? key opportunities ahead
At the start of 2025 the UK is at a critical juncture, with recent government actions signalling a renewed focus on tackling the pressing skills…
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…
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…