Pearson response to Queen’s Speech today - The education, learning and skills sector has a major role to play in the economic recovery from COVID-19, and in addressing the widening inequalities gap
Responding to the government's plans for a renewed focus on skills and training opportunities, announced today in the Queen's Speech, Cindy Rampsersaud, Senior Vice President for BTEC and Apprenticeships, at Pearson commented:
"Access to learning and skills is a powerful enabler for economic growth and social mobility, and Pearson welcomes the government's focus on post-16 and adult education and training.
"The education, learning and skills sector not only has a major role to play in the economic recovery from Covid-19, but also in addressing the widening inequalities gap since the onset of the pandemic.
"There will be a continued need to maintain flexibility and a broad range of options to support access to learning and reskilling."
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Pearson has today launched an expert forum to investigate the role of education, learning and skills in tackling widening inequalities gap caused by Covid-19, read more on our website.