Denham launches 'skills revolution'
News Article 18 July 2007
The government has unveiled new measures aimed at making England a world leader in skills by 2020.
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Minister warned on English teaching
News Article 8 February 2007
Education minister Bill Rammell has come under fire from Labour MPs for plans to cut funding for English language courses for adults.
School league tables
Policy Consultation 11 January 2007
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the latest school league tables and the apparent problem of underperformance in English and maths.
Private education
Policy Consultation 8 January 2007
ePolitix.com asked its stakeholders to respond to the continued row over schools reignighted today with the announcement that Ruth Kelly will be sendig her son to a private school. Ruth Kelly has defended her decision to send her son to a £15,000-a-year private school for pupils with learning difficulties. She said she had decided to "do the right thing for my child" after receiving "professional advice" that he needed specialist support as soon as possible.
Johnson hails new drive to curb reoffending
News Article 13 December 2006
The education secretary has announced a new drive to reduce the level of reoffending by offering criminals more training.
MPs concerned over adult education
News Article 12 September 2006
A committee of MPs has called for more help to keep key adult learning courses open.
MPs warn of skills gap
Press Review 25 May 2006
A report from the Commons public accounts committee has warned that British businesses are losing out on funding due to a failure to close the 'skills gap'.
MPs highlight skills deficiencies
Press Review 24 January 2006
A new report shows that up to 16 million adults - nearly half the workforce - are holding down jobs despite having the reading and writing skills expected of children leaving primary school.
Kelly urges EU to focus on skills
News Article 12 July 2005
The education secretary has called on her European Union counterparts to increase investment in skills as a means of boosting economic competitiveness.
Evening classes under threat
Press Review 13 June 2005
A cut in government subsidy is forcing adult education colleges to close thousands of evening classes and part-time courses, reports the Telegraph.
Minister calls for skills partnership
Press Review 27 May 2005
Interviewed today the skills minister Phil Hope said businesses must be prepared to shoulder even more of the costs of training.
Questions over adult education
Press Review 24 May 2005
Education secretary Ruth Kelly launched adult learners' week yesterday, promising to make access to the system easier.
Kelly hails benefits of adult learning
News Article 23 May 2005
The government is championing adult learning as a means to combat poverty and increase life chances.
Ministers launch skills drive
Press Review 23 March 2005
The government has launched a fresh drive to improve adult education.
