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Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter)
08 March 2022
Lead MP
Robert Buckland
Debate Type
General Debate
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Employment
Other Contributors: 1
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Robert Buckland raised concerns about institutes of technology (royal charter) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to allow Institutes of Technology to apply for royal charters, aiming to close the skills gap in STEM fields by fostering collaboration between education providers and employers. The institutes are expected to contribute significantly to regional growth and levelling up efforts across England.
Robert Buckland
Con
South Swindon
The skills gap is a critical issue for the UK's economy, with businesses struggling to find suitably qualified entrants in technical STEM fields. The institutes of technology are designed specifically to address this problem by delivering higher technical qualifications at levels 4 and 5, fostering collaboration between education providers and employers to ensure that curricula meet industry needs.
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