Consultation - Simplification of Employment and
Skills Services (UK)
From: UK Commission for Employment and Skills
Date published: 7 July 2009
Response due: 18 August 2009
Semta response submitted: 13 August 2009
Summary
Last October, the UK Commission published advice to Government
setting out proposals to simplify the interface between employers
and public skills system in England. UKCES is now about
to embark on phase two which will produce recommendations for more
fundamental simplification of structures, systems and programmes -
a 'rewiring' of the system. They will be focusing, in particular,
on a system that is more responsive to employer needs; that
integrates employment and skills services in the most effective and
sustainable way; and that achieves significantly greater impact
with fewer public resources.
- What are the most appropriate targets, measures and incentives
to ensure that publicly funded employment and skills services
deliver sustainable outcomes in jobs, skills and productivity?
- Given significant pressure on future public expenditure, how
can we simplify public funding streams to lever substantially
greater investment in workforce development from employers and
individuals and to reduce administrative costs within the
system?
- What three measures are most likely to simplify complexity of
organisations, processes and initiatives in order to maximise the
value of public investment in frontline delivery?
Next Steps
Semta submitted a response calling for a structure which was
sector-focused and employer-led.
Documents and Links
Semta response
UKCES website on
the consultation
Semta represents the views of our employers across government
and the media. If you are an employer in the science,
engineering, or manufacturing technology sectors, we welcome your
views at policy@semta.org.uk
13 August 2009