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.

Providers

In order to be invited to tender for LSC contracts from January 2009, all providers will need to apply to pre-qualify. If you are interested, find out more about our Qualified Provider Framework.

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.

Latest news

New National Advancement Service will break down barriers to work - 30 October
30/10/2008

The LSC Statutory Intervention Policy
17/10/2008

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

Latest publications

LSC Framework Agreements for Capital Projects Mini ITT template for Project Managers
07/11/2008

LSC Framework Agreements for Capital Projects - Mini ITT template for Design services.
07/11/2008

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