The dramatic rise in consulting costs over the past 14 years has caused controversy, with others speculating that the funds would be better used elsewhere. The Department of Education, on the other hand, seems to be doubling down on its efforts, allocating a further £2.3 million for consultants to find cost-cutting areas in the education sector.
Education is one of the most important sectors where the UK’s prosperity can be prepared. While vast swaths of an aging workforce hit retirement age, and rapid technological change means that the remaining work force must be prepared with the necessary skills if the UK is to avoid losing their potential amid a shrinking talent pool, post-Brexit immigration restrictions are likely to stifle the flow of talent into the nation.
Reference: [Consultancy.uk]
As the education sector braces itself for these dramatic shifts, the Department for Education (DfE) has reported that it has increased its consulting budget over the last 14 years. While it is common for consultant spending to increase in such circumstances when organizations of all sizes seek outside expertise to help them respond to change, the fact that the figures come amid the state education sector’s long history of austerity has rendered it a magnet for harsh criticism. The NEU teaching union was particularly harsh in its message about the number (Counsultancy.uk, 2018).
There is currently no Advisor forum where students in the United Kingdom may counsel other students. According to federal policy, an education specialist must hold a first degree or complete the HND to be an advisor. We want to prepare our advisors for this reason, and once they pass the course and earn the credential, they will be eligible to counsel across our website. A variety of online classes and training will be available to our mentors to not only keep them up to date but also to monitor their success.