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Economic globilisation

Nation-states attempt to maximize the economic beneifits from education provison to business

Human capitol theory common as a socio-political rational

Uk it has been argued that economic rationalism has infiltrated education policy that the models of economics have replaced the values of a just, creative humane society (Ogilive and Crowther 1992)

Much provision located in the new public technical provisions in the new labour market.(Saiti, 2003:35)

The basis of this approach is that technical education assists people to acquire new technologies, which in turn helps them adapt to new working environments.

1998 schools standards and framework act,

u1997 New Labour manifesto manifesto because Britain deserves better. The secretary of state for education argued that investment in human capitol is essential for success in the economic future of the country and that learning throughout life will bring human capitol.(DfEE, 1988)

UK-Conservative Government argued that' Our future prosperity as a nation depends on how well our schools, in partnership with parents, prepare young people for work. (Department for education. 1994:35)

White paper (1997) David Blunkett

The white paper of the new Government is as much about equipping the people of this country for the challenge of the future. As it is about the Government core commitment to equality of opportunity and high standards for all.(DFEE 1997a:3)

The Moser Report: 1999. Improving literacy and numeracy: A fresh start. /a national strategy for adult basic skills. The strategy has 10 main elements including teacher training and improved inspection and the benefits of new technology (Moser 1999:10)

2002 Roberts review SET for success. Roberts identified a number of deep seated issues , including shortages in the supply of physical science and mathematic teachers/lecturers

Recommendation included greater participation in women and ethnic minorities.

More subject-specific training for both primary and secondary school teachers

2004 Tomlinson report. 14-19 curriculum and qualifications reform. Recommendations included a compulsory 'core' consisting of 'functional' subjects , mathematics, ICT, and communication skills. (Tomlinson, 2004:6)

Charles Clarke 14-19 Reform identified problems included low level of post 16 participation in education. Poor skill levels in' functional mathematics, literacy, ICT, and communication technology. The low status of vocational courses and qaulifiications.

Leitch Review 2006. Prosperity for all in the global economy -World class skills. Recommendations was that the UK should aim to be a world leader on skills by 2020.

The report found that currently the UK ranked 12th out of 18 comparative members of the OECD. The report emphasis the need for shared responsibility: employers, individuals as well as the government , should increase their investment in training and education.

Conservative government (2010)

Wolf Review : Vocational education. Wolf noted that at least 350,000 Y/P in a given 16-19 cohort were poorly served by current arrangements

Proposed changed included: Funding should be on a per-student basis post 16 as well as pre 16, and institution should be expected to offer and provide coherent programmes of study

Lingfield Report 2002. The decision was made that teachers were no longer required to work towards qualified teaching and learning status

As a result of this de-regulation, the sector developed new approached to professionalism and developed a new set of 2014 professional standards

Richards review 2012 Reform of the apprenticeship system in the UK. with a focus on the needs of employers .

Recommendations included: Redefining apprenticeships: They should be targeted only at those who are new to a job or role that requires sustained and substantial training.

1997 Dearing Review. Higher education in the learning society. Conservative recommendations on a long term strategic aim of responding to increased demand for HE. The cap on full-time under-graduate places is to be lifted over the next 2-3 years. Recommendations also included there should be a diversity of provision of HE .