UK – Two thirds of parents do not feel the education system prepares their children for work

Two thirds of parents do not feel the education system prepares their children for work, according to a new survey.

A poll of more than 3,500 adults by vocational body City & Guilds, published today, also finds 64 per cent do not believe children are being provided with what employers want, such as communication and teamwork skills.

The findings echo those of two recent polls of employers by CBI/Pearson and the British Chambers of Commerce, both of which said pupils are leaving school unprepared for the world of work.

The City & Guilds survey was commissioned by YouGov to reveal parents’ perceptions of their children’s education and future employment prospects.

It found almost half (49 per cent) say employers care more about work experience than good grades, while more than a third (36 per cent) worry their children won’t understand the link between their education today and their future careers.

What’s more, 70 per cent of parents don’t feel children are ready to make decisions about their future at the age of 16.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Education system is not preparing children for work, say parents – Education – TES News.