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2025: A Whirlwind Year for Skills Policy, What’s Next for 2026?

6 January 2026
by Skills Federation

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In an exclusive article for FE News, Skills Federation CEO Dr Fiona Aldridge reflects on the policy announcements of 2025 and what will be required for successful implementation in 2026 to maximise the potential of the skills system, drive economic growth, and create new opportunities for individuals. The areas of focus for Skills Federation are:

building on the sector-focused approaches within national strategies
responding to employer demand to create a fit-for-purpose skills system, and
supporting smarter skills co-ordination across the UK.

You can read the full article here.

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Skills Federation is a charity representing 18 sector skills bodies, collectively advocating for over 150,000 employers across the UK. These industry-focused organisations support workforce planning, skills development and accreditation across diverse sectors.