Learning and    Skills Council

The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.

We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.

Find out more about the LSC and its goals.

Hands-on campaign for EMA

Our campaign to encourage 16-18 year olds to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) follows other campaigns through the creative use of hands, this time featuring a ‘walking’ hand. For a sneak preview, visit the new EMA campaign site.

'Our future. It's in our hands'

'Our future. It's in our hands' is an exciting new communications campaign from the LSC and its partners, to inspire people across England to take control of their future goals. Find out more about the our future campaign.

Latest news

New training quality kite mark launched to help employers identify the best training for them - May 2008
09/05/2008

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Three new National Skills Academies expand network - 7 May
07/05/2008

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Employer Training Spend Hits Record High At £38BN - 7 May
07/05/2008

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Latest publications

Developing the Offenders’ Learning and Skills Service: The Prospectus
15/05/2008

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Evaluation of Extension of Education Maintenance Allowance to Entry-to-Employment and Programme Led Apprenticeships
14/05/2008

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Sale of Carter and Carter

A dedicated helpline 0800 046 6198 is available for all learners and employers concerned or affected by the changes to the Carter and Carter Group plc.
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