The majority of UK parents believe that children are not being provided with the key skills that employers want and have serious concerns about Britain's education system, according to a poll from YouGov for City & Guilds.
The survey, which questioned more than 3,500 parents, found that more than six out of 10 (64%) believe that children are not being armed with key skills like communication and teamwork.
The study also found that two-thirds of parents (66%) do not think that the current education system prepares children for work.
"It's no surprise that parents are concerned about their children's futures," said Chris Jones, chief executive of the City & Guilds Group.