Employers are concerned with the basic numeracy and English of school and college leavers, according to the CBI/EDI annual Education & Skills survey 2011.

The survey shows 42% are not satisfied with the basic use of English and 35% with numeracy skills of school and college leavers.

To tackle this weakness in basic skills, almost half (44%) of employers have had to invest in remedial training for school and college leavers.