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Who does what in the Skills system

Word Doc | Thursday November 27th, 2008

In an effort to try and understand the skills system of England a bit better, this Paper looks at who, and often what, does what. In doing so, it uncovers, working away in the skills system somewhere are: • 4 planning and funding bodies • 4

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Leading on Learning - a hands-on guide for line managers

| Monday November 24th, 2008

A guide for line managers, including hints, tips and tools to help their staff be the best they can be.

Supporting, accelerating and directing learning: implications for trainers - CIPD

| Friday November 21st, 2008

This paper brings together the conclusions and key insights from CIPD’s Helping People Learn project. The project has been running since 2005 and has involved over 3000 CIPD members participating through a virtual network in a series of interactive

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Prospectus for Capital Skills Launched

| Friday November 21st, 2008

The Capital Skills Prospectus has been launched by the Secretary of State at the AoC Conference, giving non-college providers of education and training access to capital funding for the first time. This important development gives a wider range of

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CIPD Publishes Fact Sheet Detailing State of Play for Skills in the UK

| Friday November 21st, 2008

This factsheet gives introductory guidance on the skills agenda in the UK and its constituent nations.

New Train to Gain ad campaign will signpost skills training for businesses

| Friday November 21st, 2008

A high-profile Government advertising campaign kicks off today to promote the benefits of training to businesses, particularly during tougher economic times. Throughout November, peak-time television and radio adverts will say that it is now

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Winners and losers as training takes off

External Doc. | Tuesday November 11th, 2008

Winners and losers as training takes off. Train to Gain is succeeding in its mission to boost work skills, but is it at the expense of adult learners?

The impact of Train to Gain on skills in employment

External Doc. | Tuesday November 11th, 2008

The impact of Train to Gain on skills in employment. 24 page report.

People Management’s Guide to Assessment

| Friday October 24th, 2008

Tools and techniques - PM's guide includes practical "how to" advice as well as analysis of the latest industry trends. Aimed at organisations that already use assessment, as well as those comtemplating doing so.

Train to Gain – data on starts by region and spending

| Friday October 24th, 2008

A breakdown of the number of people starting courses through train to gain in 2006-07 since the programme began in April 2006 is set out in by region and Local Authority in a table available at:

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News | Friday November 28th, 2008

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Government Publishes its Response to ‘Planning Matters - Labour Shortages and Skills Gaps’
News | Friday November 21st, 2008

The Government has now published its response (Cm 7495) to the Communities and Local Government and…