YES - John Cridland, deputy director-general, Confederation of British Industry
This is a significant milestone on the road to reforming qualifications so they better reflect the skills and competencies employers and employees need.
Companies currently invest £33bn every year in training their staff, but only one-third of employer training leads to qualifications because not enough official courses offer the competencies that employers require.
Firms have instead run their own bespoke training programmes and formally recognising more of this employer training will lead to more relevant qualifications.
YES - Mary Curnock Cook, director of qualifications and skills, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
This is a win-win situation for employers, employees and the national skills profile of the UK.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
