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This is the library of all our published reports and insights.

If you have any questions about a particular report, please tweet the Education team @GatsbyEd or email us info@gatsby.org.uk.

Disclaimer: The Gatsby Charitable Foundation commissions and funds research which contributes to the strengthening of the country’s science and engineering skills. The views and opinions presented in the research reports do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.

TAKING TRAINING SERIOUSLY : LESSONS FROM AN INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON OF OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR APPRENTICESHIPS IN ENGLAND

In this report, Simon Field highlights that apprenticeships programmes in England have a significantly smaller proportion of off-the-job-training, including general education, than those in other countries where apprenticeships are a critical element of the education system. He makes a series of recommendations as to how the English apprenticeship programme could be improved.

Key Indicators in STEM Education Updated 2017

Key Indicators in STEM Education draws together data spanning many years to show trends in the number of young people choosing science and maths at GCSE, A-Level and undergraduate level, as well as data on gender balance, apprenticeship uptake and teacher supply across STEM education.

OUR WORK SUPPORTING TECHNICIANS UPDATED 2016

This updated leaflet gives an overview of the work Gatsby is undertaking with a range of partners to address the acute shortage of technician skills in this country.

Employer Investment in STEM Skills

This report from the Institute for Employment Research looks at what measures could be taken to reduce the risk for employers in taking on apprenticeships and hence meet the demand for intermediate-level STEM skills.

From Trailblazer to Mainstream – some issues relating to the future development of apprenticeship policy and delivery in England

A new think piece by Professor Ewart Keep poses important questions about future apprenticeship reforms.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships For 16 - 19 Year Olds

In September 2014 we submitted a response to the House of Commons Education Committee consultation on apprenticeships and traineeships for 16 - 19 year olds. Our submission may be downloaded here.