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.

New Train to Gain website

The Train to Gain website has just undergone a dramatic facelift; with new design and photography, it’s easier to navigate and has updated relevant content. The site also houses the new e-newsletter; Train to Gain News which is e-mailed out to employers and stakeholders.

Financial Management and Control Evaluation

New Financial Management and Control Evaluation (FMCE) documents can now be accessed. 

All colleges and providers that are in scope for Version 1 of the Framework for Excellence need to complete the relevant annex and submit hard copies of the FMCE forms by 12th December 2008 

Find out more about FMCE

Latest news

The LSC Statutory Intervention Policy
17/10/2008

Train to Gain celebrates two years of success
09/10/2008

Skills Secretary John Denham has announced four new National Skills Academies
09/10/2008

Latest publications

LSC Funding Guidance 2008/09: ILR Funding Compliance Advice and Audit Guidance for Providers
23/10/2008

LSC Funding Guidance 2008/09: Principles, Rules and Regulations
23/10/2008

EMA payment delays

If you are a learner (or the parent of a learner) who has been experiencing problems with your Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) application, please view the help page click here 

If you are a Provider and wish to find out the latest developments on the delays in the processing of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments please view the Money to Learn section click here