Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Accepted in Part
Skills England faces challenges with data collection, levy system, and programme communication.
Conclusion
Skills England has been broadly welcomed by the further education and skills sectors. We agree with the Government’s priorities for Skills England, including identifying national and local skills needs, simplifying access to training, and collaborating with employers and training providers to develop mutually beneficial solutions. However, Skills England must address the issues our evidence has raised, including a lack of data collection and information sharing, a complex levy system that disadvantages SMEs, and a lack of urgency and clear communication over the training programmes to be funded by the Growth and Skills Levy. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the need to strengthen data collection, detailing ongoing work like mapping training pathways, developing a new skills classification, and exploring leveraging private data. Regarding the levy, it outlines existing support for SMEs and commits to ensuring the new growth and skills offer continues to support SMEs in accessing apprenticeships.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 9 December 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗