Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs
Summary
Andy Burnham plans to ask schools in England to change their teaching to better match the skills local businesses need. This move aims to give more value to technical skills alongside traditional academic subjects to help young people find jobs and reduce reliance on benefits.Key Facts
- Schools will adapt their programs for students aged 14 and above to focus more on local job requirements.
- The plan is inspired by the Greater Manchester baccalaureate, introduced by Burnham when he was mayor.
- Starting in September 2028, local leaders will work with schools and employers to develop useful technical training.
- More funding will be given to technical and vocational qualifications alongside academic ones.
- Guidance will direct Ofsted (the school inspector) to recognize technical skills as equally important as academic results.
- The policy aims to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
- The approach supports findings from a report by Alan Milburn, which highlighted a rising problem of young people without jobs or training in the UK.
- Burnham wants education to value practical skills ("hard hats") as much as academic achievements ("graduation caps").
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