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From The Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP
  • Proposals to get prisoners into jobs and out of crime

    Government proposes reforms to the adult offender education system in England, with a greater emphasis on the results that education and training in prison delivers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Government's new offender learning strategy

    This speech is about recidivism. It’s about the frightening fact that 39 per cent of offenders re-offend. Countless extra crimes in every part…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Adult Learners Week

    Good afternoon everyone. I want to start by thanking Alan Tuckett both for his kind words of introduction and for the many other things he…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government publishes response to the Wolf Review of Vocational Education

    All the Wolf Review recommendations were accepted by Michael Gove in the government's response to her review of vocational education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further education boosts economy by £75 billion

    New research shows Apprenticeships generate around £40 for each pound of Government investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Community Learning Champions: Making the Big Society real

    Hello everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to be here today. I must begin by expressing thanks on behalf of us all to NIACE, Martin Yarnit…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £100 million to be invested in skills

    The Growth and Innovation Fund will boost investment in training and help businesses grow.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Apprenticeship Awards 2011 launches

    Applications open today to find England's top apprentices and apprentice employers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vince Cable heads to Moscow

    Vince Cable leads the largest ever business delegation to strengthen ties between the UK and Russia and to promote trade.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Association of Colleges annual conference

    Thank you Kirsty [Wark] and good afternoon everyone. WB Yeats said that education was “not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A new vision for skills

    Business Secretary Vince Cable and Skills Minister John Hayes have today launched the Government's strategy for skills and reform of the further education and skills system

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New All-Age Careers Service

    Good afternoon everyone. For anyone who feels as passionately as I do about the value of practical skills, it’s a pleasure to be here in…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Business and government join forces to boost apprenticeships

    Business leaders and Government are joining forces in a drive to urge employers to take on apprentices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • John Hayes calls for a new arts and crafts movement

    John Hayes believes that it is time to debate the way practical skills are taught, learnt and valued, and wants to hear your opinions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "The craft so long to lerne": Skills and their Place in Modern Britain

    Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for coming. The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, is probably the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Careers profession task force report: Towards a strong careers profession

    Publication of the careers profession task force report is welcomed by Dame Ruth Silver, chair, and John Hayes, Further Education Minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Skills Minister John Hayes commits to to expansion of apprenticeships in recognition of contribution they make to both employees and the economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Thank you David and good morning everyone. Group Training Associations England’s role in ensuring that GTA’s collective potential is harnessed…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £50m to upgrade colleges

    Successful colleges across England to receive at least £225,000 to modernise facilities, with some receiving up to £1 million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transforming Lives

    Good afternoon everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to join you all today in welcoming the launch of Transforming Lives. I also want to take…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government