Public policy

Ahead of the general election in December 2019, UCU has published a manifesto setting out six key areas for reform of post-16 education and looked at how the main political parties' pledges stack up.

A report for UCU by Professor Rosie Meek and Dr Gwen O'Connor at Royal Holloway University

In July 2017, the Taylor review published a report on modern working practices which recommended that workers should have a right to request more secure contracts from their employers.

Last year, the Labour party proposed a new National Education Service to provide 'cradle-to-grave learning, free at the point of use'. UCU has been examining these proposals and setting out its own principles and priorities for the creation of a new, progressive education system.

In February, the Prime Minister confirmed that the government would undertake a review of post-18 education and funding, with a stated aim of 'creating a joined-up system that works for everyone'.

In December 2017, the government launched a consultation on Strengthening Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Improving Career Development for Teachers.

Following the conclusion of the government reshuffle, below is a summary of the most relevant changes affecting post-compulsory education.

Looking at UCU's policy on apprenticeships.

Ahead of the general election on 8 June, UCU produced its manifesto outlining a number of key areas for investment and reform in post-school education and invited political parties of all stripes to work with us in developing a vision for well-resourced and accessible lifelong learning across the UK.