‘Exam-obsessed’ schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says
Summary
Alan Milburn, leading a government review, says UK schools focus too much on exams and not enough on preparing young people for work. A recent survey found many teachers agree that schools should teach practical skills like teamwork and communication to help students succeed in jobs.Key Facts
- Alan Milburn is reviewing why many young people are not in education, work, or training.
- A survey of UK teachers showed 74% think schools focus too much on passing exams.
- 73% of teachers said schools don’t teach enough skills needed for work or life.
- Nearly all teachers support career advice and more vocational courses before age 16.
- 60% of teachers believe young people’s soft skills have gotten worse in the last five years.
- About 1 million UK young people aged 16-24 are not in education, employment, or training.
- Milburn says schools should help students gain skills like communication, creativity, and teamwork.
- The review will recommend changes in education, welfare, and employment to address these problems.
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