Insight
Skills England has published its latest analysis, occupations in demand, exploring the occupations most in demand across the UK labour market in 2025. This analysis helps us to understand which employers and industries are likely to be feeling the greatest pressures to recruit and retain workers, and the level of qualification those workers are likely to need. Used alongside other …
Skills England, in partnership with the University of Warwick's Institute for Employment Research (IER), has launched a groundbreaking prototype tool to help everyone speak the same language about skills. Today, we’re excited to introduce the UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), …
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 …
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 …
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 …
