This month’s highlights include the CBI response to the select committee inquiry on post-16 education, our Skills Bill submission, and your chance to feedback on the latest COVID measures affecting your organisation.
CBI responding to select committee inquiry on post-16 education
The CBI are currently submitting evidence to the Education Select Committee as part of their inquiry into the future of post-16 qualifications. The inquiry comes at an important time, with the Post-16 Education and Skills Bill making its way through parliament.
In our response, we argue that:
- Boosting progression to Level 3 and beyond will be vital to prevent widening skills gaps in the economy.
- As technology transforms the world of work, education must adapt to e