Report gives student voice to post-16 skills policies
06 September 2017
A new NUS report outlines a vision for what students believe makes for excellent vocational teaching and learning.
The report Students Shaping the Post-16 Skills Plan calls for a more 'student-centred' approach, following what the NUS sees as a lack of consultation with students on recent Further Education, skills and technical education reforms.
The report provides a range of policy recommendations in relation to the post-16 skills plan and changing FE landscape including:
- A more applied level 2 English and maths qualification
- A broader definition of Basic Skills beyond English, maths and digital
- The creation of student panels alongside employer panels for T-Levels
- Apprenticeships which lead to appropriate and nationally recognised qualifications
- Improved, high-quality work experience opportunities
- ‘All ages, all stages’ careers education
- Increased financial support for adult learners
- Lowering the voting age to include 16 and 17 year olds.
The report’s production team included Vince Cable MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats and former Secretary of State for Skills, and a long-time supporter of Further Education.