The secondary curriculum review
The young people who are most likely to thrive in the world of work and their lives beyond school are those who can apply the skills they have learnt and are equipped to learn and adapt. Employers want people who are literate and numerate and have information technology skills. They look for people who can build and maintain relationships, work productively in teams and communicate effectively. They look for problem-solvers, people who take responsibility, make decisions, and are flexible, adaptable and willing to learn new skills. The skills these people have can be developed in schools and across subject boundaries.
The framework for personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) and the functional skills for English, mathematics and ICT set out the skills that young people will need for employment, and to achieve success in life.
This section looks at how these skills can be embedded into teaching and learning across the curriculum.
