Education ministers to give evidence to Youth Unemployment Committee
The Youth Unemployment Committee will take evidence from ministers in the department for education on issues including the national curriculum, assessment, apprenticeships and skills. These sessions form part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry.
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This evidence session is due to be held remotely and streamed on Parliament TV.
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The committee’s work can be followed on its website
and via Twitter.
Meeting details
Themes for discussion
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The role of the national curriculum in preparing young people for the modern labour market.
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The impact of the EBacc on the subjects offered to young people today.
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The purpose and impacts of national testing at 16.
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Whether examinations alone are the best way to assess whether young people are ready for adult life.
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The effectiveness of current policies to reduce NEET (not in education, employment or training) rates and what other options could be considered.
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How to encourage employers to increase their apprenticeship provision for people under 25.