Government Skills
Last updated: 31 July, 2008
Britain needs a skilled workforce at every level if it is to compete and succeed in a dynamic world economy. In the race to be competitive, skills will play a vital role in enabling the UK economy to meet the demands of the global marketplace.
In 2004, the Government commissioned Lord Sandy Leitch to carry out a UK-wide review to identify the optimal skills mix in 2020 to maximise economic growth, productivity and social justice.
The Leitch Review ‘Prosperity for all in the global economy – world-class skills’, published in December 2006, recommended challenging new targets on qualifications to help the UK become a world leader in skills by 2020.
It also proposed significant changes to the current skills infrastructure with the creation of the Commission for Employment and Skills, and a strengthened role for Sector Skills Councils to ensure that employers are given a key role in shaping education and training provision in the future.
For the full review, please see:
In response to the Leitch Review, the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills produced an implementation plan for England. This can be accessed from the DIUS website.
