Schools
We look to our schools to prepare the UK's young people for the future and give them the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling and successful lives - that includes entering the world of work and developing productive and rewarding careers
Overview
UK employers do not expect schools to produce job-ready employees by the time they leave secondary school. But what they do expect is to be able to recruit young people with the right skills, capabilities and attitude for the work place. These include:
- Good literacy and communication skills, including the use of IT
- A broad set of so-called "employability skills". That is, being able to work in a team, to solve problems, to communicate effectively, to understand how businesses work and the ability to manage their time
- A strong grounding in science and maths, particularly numeracy skills
- Access to a range of further learning options, whether academic, vocational or applied
- Qualifications that are recognised, understood and valued by business
