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Surveys of current and future skill shortages in the UK reveal a particular need at associate professional and higher technician level jobs. Foundation Degrees are designed with employer input to address these skill shortages. A number of objectives for the development of Foundation Degrees have been identified: (1) to contribute to the reduction in skill shortages at the associate professional and higher technician level by equipping students with a combination of technical skills, academic knowledge and transferable skills that are valued by employers and students; (2) to expand the number and range of Foundation Degrees and contribute to widening participation by providing flexible and accessible progression routes for young people starting careers, those in employment, and those returning to work; and (3) to promote collaboration between employers, Regional Development Agencies, Sector Skills Councils, universities, and higher and further education colleges in developing Foundation Degrees. This report presents the case for further expansion of Foundation Degrees in England and outlines the progress already made and the next steps in establishing the new qualification.