Burnham to urge schools to tailor teaching to local business needs
Burnham to tell schools to adapt teaching to local needs

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to tell schools across England to reshape their teaching to align with local business needs.

Regional skills drive

The move aims to address shortages in key sectors by ensuring the curriculum reflects the demands of the regional economy.

Burnham is expected to argue that a one-size-fits-all approach fails both students and employers, and that closer ties between education and industry are essential for economic growth.

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