Wales to host WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025
WorldSkills UK has announced it will be partnering with the Welsh Government and [LG1] Inspiring Skills Excellence to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025…
Economy
Are improvements in meta-skills the answer to bring back our isolated and disengaged young people?
Meta-skills, also known as ‘core skills,’ such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever in the modern economy. However there…
Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Silverstone UTC
Rachel Reeves MP made her first school visit as Chancellor of the Exchequer to Silverstone UTC yesterday to mark Amazon’s announcement of an £8 billion…
Butchers – Use Them or Lose Them
The Butchers shop has been enjoying a revival thanks to recent consumer campaigns to buy local and butchers providing exceptional customer service and adapting their…
Why We Must Think Differently When It Comes To Local Skills Needs
Michelle Storey, Accreditation Manager at awarding organisation NCFE, explores the opportunities for colleges and training providers when it comes to creating their own qualifications and…
New Minister poses new opportunities for the skills sector
With the resignation of Robert Halfon MP, the UK Government has a new Minister responsible for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higer Education. Nichola Hay MBE from…
Prime Minister right to focus on people not being well enough to work – but has offered a problem statement not a plan
With the UK the only G7 economy yet to return to pre-pandemic employment levels, the Prime Minister is right to make reducing long-term sickness a…
Rishi Sunak to give speech on welfare reform to end to ‘sick note culture’ – Sector Response
The Prime Minister has unveiled an ambitious set of welfare reforms aimed at promoting employment and fulfilling his “moral mission” to provide the best possible…
Prime Minister to announce Apprenticeship Levy Reforms with £60M investment for young people and SME’s
Major package of reforms to support small businesses in PM’s first economic speech since the Spring Budget. Under the new plans, large employers who pay…
March 2024 ONS Labour Market – Youth inactivity at highest on record. Sector Response
2.7 million people are now not working due to long-term sickness Main points Payrolled employees in the UK rose by 15,000 (0.0%) between December 2023…