NCEE
Overview
The National Council for Educational Excellence (NCEE) was created by Gordon Brown in 2007 to bring together influential business people and leaders in education, and mobilise them to work together. The NCEE also advises the Government on strategy and measures to achieve world-class education.
Brown created the NCEE out of an aspiration for every single school to have a business partner; he believed that with education and business working together, a world-class education system could be provided, which would improve the educational attainment and vocational skills of young people.
"Where there are quality partnerships, young people find increased motivation and subject relevance, gain insights into the world of work, and increase their work-related and entrepreneurial skills. Those choosing apprenticeships and the Diploma have a practical preparation for their future career opportunities." Dame Julia Cleverdon, vice president of Business in the Community and council member of the National Council for Educational Excellence
Role
The NCEE has set out a National Framework for business-education partnerships, which defines where business can contribute most to raising the aspirations and achievements of young people. It covers:
- school leadership, including governance and teacher professional development
- basic literacy, numeracy and life skills, including knowledge of the world of work
- science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)
- enterprise education and employability skills.
Download a PDF of the recommendations from the National Council for Educational Excellence.
Contact details
Telephone: 0870 000 2288
Email: info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk
Address: Department for Children, Schools and Families, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT