Date published: 19/11/2007
The Learning and Skills Council’s priorities and key actions for 2008/09 to 2010/11
Date published: 06/07/2007
The requirement for providers to develop a Learner Involvement Strategy (LIS) has been in place since October 2007. The LSC commissioned an evaluation to understand the impact of LIS on learners’ experience and success across the sector. The evaluation looks at the extent to which providers have developed strategies, levels of awareness and involvement among learners. Year one interim report is now complete, the final report, which is expected Summer 2009, will explore the extent to which providers have evolved their approach.
Date published: 03/05/2007
This document sets out the Learning and Skills Council's approach to, and the authoritative guidance for, the funding of further education (FE) in 2007/08.
Date published: 19/12/2006
This report provides precise details of what the LSC has spent its money on and the successes that resulted from this investment. Whilst the Annual Report outlined where the LSC’s budget was spent, Delivering Learning and Skills details what was purchased, where it was purchased and by whom.
Date published: 06/11/2006
The grant letter sets out the financial resources allocated to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in 2006-07 and the strategies and priorities which the Secretary of State for Education and Skills requires the LSC to pursue. The letter calls for continued close cooperation between the two organisations. Key priorities include: higher achievement of basic skills; changes to the delivery of training; meeting Public Service Agreement (PSA) targets for apprenticeships, the National Employer Training Programme and access to higher education; and access to education and training for disadvantaged adults. The letter also covers: funding for adult learning; 14-19 learning; skills, including Skills for Life, the Offender Learning and Skills Service, and collaboration with Sector Skills Councils; the LSC agenda for change; Success for All; financial and performance management; and equality and diversity.
Date published: 06/11/2006
This document sets out the Learning and Skills Council's priorities, including key actions for 2007/08. The document discusses each priority and explains these within the context of government policy.
Date published: 18/10/2006
This second annual statement sets out the six key priorities of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) for 2006/07. The report highlights key background issues, including government policy, employers| needs, diversity, resources and investment.||Key actions and partners are listed for each priority: one, to ensure that all 14-19 year olds have access to high quality, relevant, learning opportunities; two, to make learning truly demand-led, so that it better meets the needs of employers, young people and adults; three, to transform the learning and skills sector through agenda for change; four, to strengthen the role of the LSC in economic development so that it provides the skills needed to help all individuals into jobs and lifelong employability; five, to improve the skills of the workers who are delivering public services; and six, to strengthen the capacity of the LSC to lead change nationally, regionally and locally.
