The Education Secretary has announced new measures aimed at boosting skills levels. One of these measures is the introduction of eight new Institutes of Technology, building on the twelve that are already being established across the country. He also announced a new Skills and Productivity Board will be established to provide expert advice to government on skills needs. He also committed to opening a network of eleven Maths Free Schools to support raising standards in maths across the country. Sector response to the announcements can be read here.
