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Skills Policy in Britain and the Future of Work
A Historical-Political Analysis
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Skills Policy in Britain and the Future of Work offers a comprehensive account of post-compulsory education and training policy in the UK since 1944. It challenges the reader and policymakers to think differently about how to design and implement more successful skills policies in the future....
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Skills Policy in Britain and the Future of Work
This book examines the evolution of UK skills policy from the 1881 Royal Commission on Technical Instruction to the present day, revealing how shifting political ideologies have shaped workforce development.
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Description
Skills Policy in Britain and the Future of Work offers a comprehensive account of post-compulsory education and training policy in the UK since 1944. It challenges the reader and policymakers to think differently about how to design and implement more successful skills policies in the future.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781447372226
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Policy Press
Illustration: 9 Tables, black and white; 12 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Tom Bewick is Visiting Professor of Skills and Workforce Policy at the University of Staffordshire. He is a former policy adviser to UK ministers on post-compulsory education and training.
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