00:01More than 30% of people in Gateshead have GCSE level qualifications or below as their
00:07highest level of education, according to new regional data.
00:11Figures from the North East Combined Authority show just over 3 in 10 residents fall into
00:15that category.
00:16Gateshead Council says navigating post-16 education can be complex, especially for those with
00:22limited experience since leaving school.
00:24A report due before Cabinet highlights links between lower skills, poorer health and lower
00:30incomes.
00:31The Council is expected to approve a new strategy focused on lifelong learning and improving
00:36access.
00:38Regional figures show the North East remains above the national average overall.
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