Call for a skills strategy to coordinate post-16 provision and support collaboration between education providers.

The article focuses on a report titled "Connecting the Dots: The Need for an Effective Skills System in England" by Professor David Phoenix. It highlights the challenges within the post-16 education system, emphasizing the need to address the lack of coordination among education providers, funding constraints, and regulatory burdens that hinder collaboration and the delivery of specialized pathways for learners pursuing technical or industry-aligned education.