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.

Third Sector

Do you work in the not for profit sector - not sure where to begin? The new LSC Third Sector website is now live and contains loads of useful information specifically for the sector as well as signposting helpful partner sites and relevant areas of our main website. Visit the Third Sector website.

Making Skills Matter

- The Learning and Skills Council’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2008-09
Over the last few years, we have seen performance across the learning and skills sector improve significantly. Our work with the FE sector has not only made a huge difference to the lives of millions of young people and adults, but also contributed to the success of many thousands of businesses and organisations.
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Latest news

THREE QUARTERS OF THE NATION ARE PLANNING A CAREER CHANGE
04/08/2009

LSC Response to the PAC report Renewing the physical infrastructure of English FE colleges
28/07/2009

Making Skills Matter – The Learning and Skills Council’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2008-09
22/07/2009

Latest publications

Adult Learning Grant (ALG) Quick Reference Guide
04/08/2009

Including Carers: Towards a Framework for Meeting the Needs of Carers in Further Education and Adult Learning
03/08/2009

Qualified Provider Framework

Interested in receiving invitations to tender for education and training? Find out more.