00:01A review into young people and work is warning that an exam-focused school system may be
00:06leaving pupils unprepared for adult life.
00:09Former minister leading the work, Alan Milburn, says too much emphasis is placed on academic
00:13results rather than skills needed in the workplace.
00:17Polling suggests many teachers share these concerns, with most saying there is not enough
00:23focus on communication, teamwork and problem solving.
00:27The review argues those skills are increasingly important to employers.
00:31It also says raising standards and preparing pupils for work should go hand in hand.
00:36The government has commissioned the report and is expected to consider its recommendations
00:42in the coming months.
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