Welcome to the live stream of Unwrapping the White Paper, FE Week’s special webinar on the government’s new post-16 education and skills white paper, in partnership with EAL. Hosted by editor Shane Chowen, this live discussion features Baroness Jacqui Smith, minister for skills, sharing insights and answering FE Week readers’ questions on the government’s priorities and ambitions for post-16 education. From V Levels to lifelong learning, tackling rising NEETs to solving skills gaps, together they will unpack the thinking behind new policies. Following the Q&A, a panel of sector leaders will discuss how these proposals will shape the future of colleges, training providers and learners across the country. Agenda 12:50 Welcome and introduction 13:00 Ministerial interview: Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills 13:30 Sector leaders panel discussion 14:00 Session ends In association with: