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Skills England has published its analysis of future employment needs which shows that occupations in Digital, Adult Social Care, Construction and Engineering will have the greatest additional employment demand between 2025 and 2030.
Check out Tenders Update March 2026
Take a look at Tenders Update March 2026 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Curriculum and Assessment Review
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
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My Functional Skills: Revision and Exam Practice for Maths Level 2
My Functional Skills: Revision and Exam Practice for Maths Level 2 explains the key content you need to understand the topics on your course, so you can revise effectively and practise for your exams with the types of questions you will be asked.
Improving Maths and English in Further Education: A Practical Guide
This book aims to provide a practical and easily applied toolkit for teachers and leaders as they work with learners to help them develop their maths and English skills.
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