Official Documents

Sets out the Government strategy for sustaining the strength of higher education in this increasingly demanding and competitive environment. Aims to build a new national consensus between individuals, Government and employers as to how our higher education system should be supported, adapted and expanded

A summary of the above report which sets out the Government strategy for sustaining the strength of higher education in this increasingly demanding and competitive environment

Sets out the Government's national skills strategy for a system that provides a higher level of vocational experience, promotes a greater mix of work and study, and encourages skills that are transferable from job to job

Analytical evidence base paper to accompany the national skills strategy. Covers the importance of skills, ambition and progress, the roles of individuals, employers, providers and Government in the skills system, performance of current policies, and developing skills policies

This publication sets out how Government investment for 2010-11 will support further education and skills training for post 19 learners. The funding will enable the delivery of increased Advanced Apprenticeships places to support the creation of a new technician class central to our economic recovery and future growth, whilst continuing to support those currently seeking sustained employment

This paper argues that rather than turn away when things get tough we need to redouble our efforts. Development is not only morally right, but it is in our shared interest. By using new approaches, new partnerships, and working through the international system, we will help the poorest countries confront global challenges and build a fairer, safer and more sustainable world for all people

This paper explores an area of tertiary education that is currently considered as understudied - the extent and nature of differentiation and articulation in African tertiary education systems

This strategy provides a framework for FE colleges and learning providers to develop their own international strategies and highlights the priorities for the sector in this area

This document states how the UK remains committed to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for education as well as to the broader Education For All (EFA) goals. The straegy outlines three basic priorities to achieve EFA: Access to a basic cycle of primary and lower secondary education, particularly in fragile and conflict affected states; Quality of teaching and learning, particularly for basic literacy and numeracy, and; Skills so that young people benefit from opportunities, jobs and growth

A summary prepared by HESA explaining its strategy for the higher education sector in South Africa over the next 10 years. The role of higher education is represented in relation to the country's 'developmental objectives'. Adequate funding and the balance of accountability with academic freedom are identified as policy goals