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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Catherine Lough

Education needs to be less Mr Chips and more James Dyson, says senior MP

PA Wire

Schools need to focus on skills needed for the future and say “Goodbye Mr Chips, hello James Dyson”, according to a senior MP.

The news comes as a year-long study set up by The Times newspaper found that the economy could see a £125 billion boost per year if the education system were reformed and new recruits were more prepared for employment.

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