An appreciation of skills education, and how it’s perceived by those who haven’t acquired it. We cannot hope to change attitudes about skills education unless it is seen as a route to progression. I want the Lifelong Loan Entitlement to signify an inclusive change in how we view skills education, and the pace at which we acquire education in general. Instead of talking about the Oxbridge of skills education, people should be pointing to colleges like Loughborough, Oldham and universities like Staffordshire. I’ll finish by returning to my favourite Oxford professor, who could write with insight about the misconceptions that surround skills education.

Source: The Times June 08, 2023 16:43 UTC