The quality of work-based learning

The quality of work-based learning is to be tackled by lifelong learning and higher education minister Margaret Hodge following a critical report from the Learning and Skills Development Agency. The report found that although success rates for work-based learners were improving, they were still low. David Sherlock, chief inspector of the Adult Learning Inspectorate, said, 'Although excellent provision does exist, too few of our young people are getting the quality of vocational training that they should rightfully expect.' An action plan has been formulated under which the Learning and Skills Council will be allowed to re-deploy £25m into a work-based...