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<p>We agree that the Knowledge Economy is important, and we are making key reforms
across education which will give young people the opportunities to gain the education,
skills and knowledge they will need in the Knowledge Economy.</p><p>In 2016 the government
published a white paper, ‘Success as a Knowledge Economy’, which set out our proposals
to help support the UK succeed as a knowledge economy. This can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-success-as-a-knowledge-economy-white-paper"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-success-as-a-knowledge-economy-white-paper</a>.</p><p>Following
this white paper, we introduced the Teaching Excellence Framework, which aims to assess,
recognise and reward high quality teaching in higher education. Its purpose is to
drive up the standard of teaching, give students clear information about where teaching
quality is best and information about where students have achieved the best outcomes.</p><p>Through
the Higher Education Research Act (2017), the Office for Students, a new regulator
for the higher education sector was established. Its focus is to ensure that any student
with the ability to benefit from higher education is supported in doing so, and that
they have a positive experience and receive worthwhile outcomes.</p><p>Building on
the apprenticeship programme, which provides employment and high quality training
in a range of professions, we have also established degree apprenticeships. They sit
alongside the higher education academic offer and provide another route for people
to gain the knowledge and skills that they need.</p><p>We are also making key reforms
to technical education by introducing T levels which will provide high quality, technical
qualifications to rival traditional academic options. We are addressing technical
needs at level 4 and 5, looking at how classroom-based education - particularly technical
education - meets the needs of learners and employers. In addition, we have announced
our intention to establish a system of employer-led national standards for higher
technical education.</p><p>In schools we have overhauled a curriculum that was denying
pupils the core academic knowledge, reformed the examination system, are actively
encouraging take-up of science, technology, engineering and maths subjects, improving
the quality of the schools teaching profession and raising standards.</p><p>These
polices help provide young people with a wide range of opportunities to gain the education,
skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their chosen path.</p>
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