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Building the Skills System Britain needs: Skills England's role in Post-16 Reform, by Tessa Griffiths and Sarah Maclean

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The government's Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper marks a pivotal moment, setting out the Government’s plan for a world-leading skills system which meets the needs of employers, drives innovation and improves people’s lives. Skills England will be at the heart of delivering this comprehensive vision …

An introduction to the Local Skills Dashboard, by Frank Bowley

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Skills England is data-driven, bringing together the right evidence to understand and respond to the nation’s skills needs. An important part of this work is supporting our partners across the country to access and use this evidence in a local …

An introduction to foundation apprenticeships, by Jonathan Mitchell

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Foundation apprenticeships were introduced in May 2025. Below, Jonathan Mitchell from Skills England provides a handy guide to introduce these new jobs with training at level 2. Foundation apprenticeships: an introduction, by Jonathan Mitchell The apprenticeship system in England already …

From classroom to career: how T Levels and apprenticeships deliver skills for priority occupations

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T Levels and apprenticeships offer young people brilliant pathways into thriving industries and allow employers to shape the skills of the workforce of tomorrow.  Read on to learn how these training options are giving learners and employers better skills for …