To what extent will existing and planned educational provision meet identified future skills gaps in key areas of national importance?
Background
Other DfE research interests for this pillar of the Opportunity Mission include enabling learners to make decisions that are informed by understanding the opportunities and support available, especially participation in further and higher education, and how continuing education affects their future opportunities. We are especially interested in practices in further and higher education that engage less researched groups, such as those with care experience, those with SEND, experience of Alternate Provision, and children with a history of offending.
Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest
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