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A CBI report says some UK schools have become 'exam factories'
21 Nov 2012
Our Words for Work programme is more relevant than ever as business leaders say some UK schools have become "exam factories" and are calling for children to be given a broader education.
In the Confederation of British Industry’s latest report recommendations have been made to switch the exam focus at 16 to 18 years to an increased emphasis on the skills young people need for life and work.
The CBI’s Director-General John Cridland said:
In some cases secondary schools have become an exam factory. Qualifications are important, but we also need people who have self-discipline and serve customers well. As well as academic rigour, we need schools to produce rounded and grounded young people who have the skills and behaviours that businesses want.
Words for Work is our innovative programme which supports young people’s communication skills by placing them in a real work context with volunteers from local businesses.
Visit our web pages to find out more about Words for Work and to see how you can get involved.
