Introducing the working mathematics group: An essential part of the bridge from school to the world of work

The gap between industry and education should be a cause of concern to both sides. Employers too often see the gap as the failure of the education system to meet the needs of employment. This narrow view, however, is both arrogant and lacking in an appreciation of the full extent of the problem. It takes two sides to create a gap and in this case industry must accept its share of blame for the poor co‐operation and understanding which exists between education and the world of work.