The Government published its Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper on 20 October 2025, outlining how skills will drive its defining mission of growth.
In response, Dr Katerina Kolyva, CEO at the Education Training Foundation (ETF), said: ‘ETF welcomes the Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and its clear commitment to strengthening further education (FE) and skills as a driver of national renewal.
‘The Government are absolutely correct to focus on teaching quality, leadership and professionalism – these are the very foundations of a coherent tertiary system – and ETF entirely agrees that progress across education depends on a confident, skilled and well-supported workforce.
‘As the professional body for the FE and skills sector, ETF will continue to convene others across the system to connect practice, evidence and professional standards which underpin quality and coherence – and to help turn the Government’s ambitions into sustainable improvement for educators, learners and communities.’