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R39Accelerate skills development
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Government Response: Skills plan with scaled interchange and new training elements

Implementation is proceeding through the Nuclear Skills Plan. The Interchange programme is being scaled dramatically from 20 to 160 placements per year by 2029-30, and a Sector Experts into Training programme is being established. New training elements covering risk tolerance, digital skills, and human factors will be in place by September 2026. This directly addresses the Taskforce's emphasis on broadening workforce experience through secondments and strengthening non-technical skills, with concrete scaling targets that demonstrate serious commitment to delivery.

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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
Interchange scaling from 20 to 160 placements; new training elements by September 2026.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 9: Culture, Capacity, Capability, & Innovation
Owner: DESNZ + 3 co-owners
Current Status: On Track
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