Date published: 02/12/2008
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has announced a public consultation to consider a merger of two colleges in North East London.
Date published: 11/09/2008
The new regional council of the Learning and Skills Council in London held its first meeting at Centre Point today. The council, which was established as part of the Further Education and Training Act 2007, replaces the 5 local non-executive councils and is chaired by Claire Ighodaro, CBE.
Date published: 27/06/2008
Choice, the new improved online course prospectus for 14-19 year olds, was unveiled at an event held by the Learning and Skills Council in London this morning.
Date published: 27/06/2008
Today is the first anniversary of the national roll-out of the Adult Learning Grant, which offers people aged 19 and over up to £30 per week to go back to or continue in learning. Initially piloted across the UK in 2003-2006, the scheme was so well received that nationwide introduction was brought forward a year. Just one example of the potentially life-changing effect of the scheme is Leni Coutinho, from New Cross.;
Date published: 27/06/2008
Today is the first anniversary of the national roll-out of the Adult Learning Grant, which offers people aged 19 and over up to £30 per week to go back to or continue in learning. Initially piloted across the UK in 2003-2006, the scheme was so well received that nationwide introduction was brought forward a year. Just one example of the potentially life-changing effect of the ALG is Fatou Gaye, from Hackney.;
Date published: 11/06/2008
You may think that Wednesday night’s episode of the Apprentice on BBC 1 put the contestants through their paces, but that’s nothing compared to the hurdles that this year’s competitors for the 2008 Skills for London Awards have overcome.
Date published: 27/05/2008
Training Providers in South London have taken the lead and made a public commitment to train their staff. The event, recently organised by the Learning and Skills Council London South, saw 11 local training providers set an example to other local employers by signing the Skills Pledge, committing to support their employees to develop their skills and fulfil their potential.
Date published: 13/05/2008
The Learning and Skills Council celebrated Europe Day on Friday May the 9th by having an image of the European Union flag and Union Jack projected onto the front of the Centre Point building.;;The celebration marks the recent announcement of the new European Social Fund (ESF) programme for 2007-13, which will help thousands of disadvantaged Londoners get qualified and enter the job market. A total of £324 million has been made available in London of which £188 million will be managed by the LSC. The programme, which kicks off in Spring/Summer 2008, aims to assist around 285,000 individuals.;
Date published: 09/05/2008
Employers and training providers have joined forces today to formally launch an innovative new standard, designed and endorsed by employers, which will recognise and highlight excellence amongst training providers.
Date published: 02/05/2008
Growing numbers of youngsters in London are benefiting from Education Maintenance Allowances (EMA), which recent evidence shows have succeeded in increasing the number of young people across the country staying on in learning at 16 and the number of learners achieving qualifications at 19.
