LSC announces development shortlist
26 June 2009
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is announcing today a shortlist of 13 further education building projects which are proceeding to the next stage of development
John Denham ESOL
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6 May 2009
The Secretary of State for Innovation, University and Skills writes to Colleges and training providers to inform about plans to introduce a new approach to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) from September 2009
Lord Young to colleges(2 MB)
6 May 2009
A letter to all College Principles to ask for support in delivering a drive to increase apprenticeship opportunities in the public services
Siôn Simon letter to principals
23 March 2009
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State writes about the LSC's decision to suspend approval of further capital projects
Knight Simon letter(2 MB)
22 January 2009
The Minister of State for Schools and Learners and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State write to FE Colleges and providers to express gratitude for their professionalism in dealing with the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) and other learner support delivery problems in the previous term
Denham / Balls letter to AoC - MoG(65 KB)
3 December 2008
The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families wrote to the Association of Colleges to confirm and discuss the Government's committment to the introduction of the Children, Skills and Learning Bill - new legislation to reform education, training and apprenticeships for young people and adults
Denham letter to colleges(922 KB)
12 November 2008
The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills writes to College Principles in England to discuss the importance of the role to be played by Further Education institutions in supporting their local economies and communities
Knight letter to colleges - EMA(448 KB)
13 October 2008
The Minister of State for Schools and Learners writes to discuss Education Maintenance Allowances (EMA) and delays to student payments
John Denham / Ed Balls letter to colleges
17 September 2008
The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families wrote to colleges and governing bodies to set out some of the key challenges facing the sector over the coming months
Denham / Balls letter to colleges(3 MB)
17 September 2008
The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families write with well wishes for the year ahead and set out what they see as some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the FE Sector over the next twelve months
