In 2013 we commissioned Sir John Holman to research what pragmatic actions could improve career guidance in England. The Good Career Guidance Benchmarks which emerged from the report are now adopted as part of government's careers strategy for schools and colleges.
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In late 2015 David Sainsbury was asked by government to chair a panel of experts that would provide clear recommendations for measures that would not only improve, but transform, technical education in England. The panel’s report was published alongside the government’s Post-16 Skills Plan in July 2016.
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Technicians are the linchpins of the UK economy. They are skilled people who use their science, engineering or technology knowledge to identify and solve practical problems. They are the electricians and plumbers that we all rely on, but they are also crucial to the success of many of our country’s future-growth areas, including the aerospace, chemical, digital, engineering, and manufacturing industries.
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Once in secondary education, exposure to effective science and maths teaching delivered by teachers that are knowledgeable and passionate about their subject can be transformative. That is why we care about the supply and training of specialist teachers in these subjects.
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Good career guidance has never been more important. Changes in technology and in the labour market mean that increasing numbers of jobs require specific education and training, yet career guidance in English schools has often been criticised for being inadequate and patchy.
Technical education offers young people a clear route from school into rewarding technician occupations, and progression to higher education for those who wish to study further before entering employment. The implementation of the Sainsbury Review recommendations will bring a step-change in the quality of technical education provision in England.
Reform to technical education is a key priority for Gatsby and its success is predicated on a fundamental shift in the public’s perception of and attitude towards technician jobs. Therefore, we undertake work to raise the profile of technicians and promote greater recognition of the importance of their contributions to modern society.
With a sharp decline in teacher recruitment and movement, NQTs struggling to acquire teaching roles are at risk of leaving sector.
New data suggests that the education sector faces an exacerbation of the longstanding teacher shortages challenge in the aftermath of COVID-19 unless there is increased support for schools with their recruitment efforts. With analysis of year-on-year job advertisement data and survey responses from a 10,000 strong teacher community, Musical Chairs: Understanding and Tackling COVID-19 Disruption to
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Delivery of the first three T-levels will begin in September 2020. In recent weeks there have been a number of positive developments in preparation for their implementation. This update summarises some highlights:
Support for 2020 and 2021 providersIn April, Gillian Keegan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, wrote to all the providers who will teach T-levels in 2020 and 2021. She commended their efforts in preparing for the new programmes, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and confirmed that T-levels are proceeding to their planned delivery timeline.
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