- Education Secretary Lucy Powell stated that schools are constrained by an "academic straitjacket," hindering children's potential.
- She announced a review into the adequacy of teaching, aiming to reverse reforms implemented by Michael Gove.
- Ms Powell attributed the one million young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) to Mr Gove's legacy.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham also prioritises tackling NEET figures, proposing new technical education routes for 14-year-olds and apprenticeship bursaries.
- The National Grid is launching a £5 million fund to help 5,000 young people enter the workforce over the next five years, focusing on practical training for the energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
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