Insights and research

One minute to midnight on climate crisis

We reflect on the climate crisis being discussed at the COP26 summit.

WorldSkills UK and WorldSkills France sign international partnership

The drive continues to establish international relationships to raise standards of skills across the world.

World-class skills needed to deliver ambitious budget plans

We say that ministers were right to recognise that its plans to level up the country, create jobs and put the UK at the forefront

This November we celebrate a Month of Learning

Jenny Jarvis, Deputy CEO of the Education and Training Foundation explains the thinking behind November's Month of Learning.

Performance tables launched!

Senior Competitions Manager, Nina Jassal explains how performance data is being used to drive skills quality improvements.

Globally competitive and locally responsive?

What needs to happen to make the UK a world-class skills economy.

Global report says world-class skills vital for economic development

Developing world-class skills is vital for economic development and competitiveness, says a new report released today.

Levelling up the country

Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann reflects on the Prime Minister's speech on 'levelling up' opportunities for all.

Why skills are important to the future of the UK economy

Josie Cluer from EY talks about how she hopes the Skills Taskforce for a Global Britain will influence the public and policy debate on skills.

Month of Learning launched with AoC and ETF

Month of Learning declared featuring WorldSkills UK, ETF and AoC for FE leaders and practitioners.

We announce partnership with WorldSkills Japan

WorldSkills UK and WorldSkills Japan join forces to raise skills standards.

WorldSkills UK return on investment report

Frontier looked in detail on how our activities help learners, colleges and training providers, employers and the wider economy.