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Every young person deserves the chance to build a rewarding career, regardless of their background. That's the ambition at the heart of the government's opportunity mission, and the UK Youth Guarantee initiative, and it's an ambition that Skills England is working hard to deliver. This National Apprenticeship Week, we’ve been …
In our December 2025 blog, Deputy Chief Executive Gemma Marsh set out why apprenticeship assessment reform matters – we explained how simplifying and strengthening assessment can better serve apprentices, employers and the wider skills system. Since then, we’ve moved into …
Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are changing the way we work. In order to benefit from the opportunities AI presents, boost economic growth and career success, it’s essential that people have the right skills and are confident in using them. The challenge Too many people in the UK lack digital …
In the summer of 2025, shortly after the creation of Skills England, I shared with you the priorities that will guide our work. Now, as we begin a new year, I’ve been reflecting on the enormous energy and commitment I’ve seen across our …
Reforms to apprenticeship assessments were announced by the Department for Education (DfE) and Minister for Skills in February 2025. Since joining Skills England in May 2025 as Deputy Chief Executive, I’ve spent much of my time listening, learning and building …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Skills England is creating better skills for better jobs. Our vision is to: In our first blog, Phil Smith CBE, Skills England Chair, explains what's been happening over the last few weeks, expands on the Skills England vision and what …
