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Who should be taking key skills?

All young people post-16, whether in education or training, should have a solid basis in the key skills of communication, application of number and IT.  This is essential if they are to compete effectively in the labour markets of the 21st century. Those who have not already achieved A*-C grades in GCSE English, Maths or IT should be supported in achieving the relevant key skills qualification(s) at level 2.  Those who aim to pursue a professional or higher qualification post-19 should be supported in gaining at least one relevant key skill qualification at level 3.

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