Education and Skills Policy Forum webinar
An informative webinar hosted by the IoD Education and Skills Group, chaired by Education and Skills co-lead Gareth John, exploring what the 2025 Autumn Budget means for education, skills and the wider economy.
The session brought together perspectives from across business, employment and learning to unpack the implications of the Budget for the post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and key areas impacting employers and learners.
Discussion focused on the Growth and Skills Levy, apprenticeship units, the introduction of V levels, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Key questions explored included:
How will short courses funded through the reformed Growth and Skills Levy, due to be introduced in April 2026, build employer confidence in the content and quality of apprenticeship units?
- What impact will the introduction of V levels have on the future skills pipeline?
- How will the implementation of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement support upskilling and reskilling in response to a changing labour market and the growing impact of GenAI?
- What does the Autumn Budget signal for SMEs seeking greater flexibility and support to invest in training?
Watch this webinar recording to gain valuable insights into how the Autumn Budget may shape the future of education and skills, and what it means for UK business moving forward.
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