Policy Submissions
Description
Consultation on the White Paper on “Skills: getting on in business, getting on at work”: IEE comments to the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).
Abstract
The IEE has very real concerns on a number of specific issues, which are not addressed within the White Paper. The provisions outlined concentrate on delivery rather than content, and this is an intentional move to give business partnership a strong voice. However, the effectiveness of many of the proposals will only be seen with the implementation. The IEE has backed the concept of industry/business driven systems through many of its initiatives, such as the Power Academy. However, with regards to basic skills, including those within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas, these need to be introduced at the latest at Key Stage 2. The foundations for employment-based training are in sound basic skills. The Government’s own estimates suggest that up to 85% of jobs in the UK involve some elements of information and communication technologies (ICT), and thus science and technology must be considered as important basic skills.
Submission Details Submitted on 24 June 2005 to Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
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Keywords and Search Terms Education, Further education, Skills shortages, Vocational training, Technicians, Science and technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Government policies, Funding