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 Introduction
The key initiative involves improving the Lean
knowledge of NVQ assessors and thus having a direct,
positive impact on the Further Education infrastructure
supporting NVQ assessment. This initiative is targeted
at key manufacturing regions and has the support of
SEMTA.
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Purpose
and Structure of the Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council is responsible
for funding and planning education and training for over
16-year-olds in England.
Our mission is to raise participation and attainment through
high-quality education and training which puts learners
first.
Our vision is that, by 2010, young people and adults in
England will have the knowledge and productive skills
matching the best in the world.
With a budget of £8.0 billion (2003-04) the Council
operates through 47 local offices and a national office
in Coventry.
Established in April 2001 the LSC’s work covers:
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work-based training and young people
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school sixth forms |
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workforce development |
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adult and community learning |
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information, advice and guidance
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education business links. |
The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for all
post-16 education and training other than in universities.
The Council has brought together the skills of the Training
and Enterprise Councils and the Further Education Funding
Council to work with partners, employers, learning providers,
community groups and individuals to develop and implement
strategies that meet the Government's aims set out in
the 'Learning to Succeed' White Paper.
It works alongside the Employment Service, the Small Business
Service, Connexions, the National Training Organisations,
further education and sixth form colleges, and representatives
of community groups, to understand, define and then meet
training and education needs.
The Learning and Skills Council's national office is in
Coventry, with 47 local Learning and Skills Councils across
England.
Further information can be obtained from the LSC
web site
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