Policy, Strategy & Research

Keeping up to date with the latest strategies and policies in education and skills as well as taking the time to catch up on the really great research is a full time job!

This section will bring you up to speed on what we think is most relevant to our joint work and priorities and provide you with summaries and commentaries on what the potential implications of those policies might be and what our response is.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is leading the way with its strategy and policy, most notably through the historic devolution agreements.



Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The GMCA is run jointly by the leaders of the ten councils and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.

Greater Manchester (GM) is one of the country's most successful city-regions. Home to more than 2.7 million people and with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland, our vision is to make it one of the best in the world. We're getting there through a combination of economic growth, and the reform of public services.

GMCA gives local people more control over issues that affect their area. It means the region speaks with one voice and can make a strong case for resources and investment. It helps the entire north of England achieve its full potential.

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Further reading

On the following pages you will find useful policy documents and research publication, including the most recent Ofsted guidance.

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Stay up to date

For further information about GMCA and to be kept up to date with all new research and publications please get in touch.

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GMCA delivers policy, strategy and research which underpins the strategic priorities of ‘Stronger Together’ Greater Manchester’s Strategy for Growth and Public Services Reform.

GMCA has 10 Work & Skills Priorities which include Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance, Employer Engagement, Apprenticeships and Attainment.

To support these priorities GMCA has produced a Careers and Participation Strategy which describes how partners can work together to support young people to achieve the best outcomes and experiences that will serve them well in the long-term. Many of you will have already been part of this journey which we celebrated at the Monastery in July 2015 & 2016.

Post-16 technical education reforms

This Action Plan sets out government’s recent progress in the delivery of the T level reform programme and immediate next steps. More information here: T Level Action Plan (PDF)