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“Financial performance and productivity rely on skilled people. I call on every employer in the country to put training at the top of the agenda. Nothing is more important.”

Lord Jones, former Skills Envoy

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Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Website

Website | Tuesday November 27th, 2007

The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.

It has a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.

Campaign for Learning Website

Website | Tuesday November 27th, 2007

The Campaign for Learning is a national charity which aims to create a passion for learning that sustains people for life. Research shows that lifelong learners are more likely to be happier, healthier, have better jobs, contribute more to society

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Skills for Life Publication List

Website | Wednesday November 21st, 2007

This publications booklet has been designed to help guide you through the list of Skills for Life publications available through the Department of Innovation,Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA).

McDonald’s Case Study

PDF | Tuesday November 20th, 2007

Business in the Community's Skills case study for McDonald's Restaurants, focusing on their innovative e-learning site ourlounge.co.uk

How to produce clear written materials for a range of readers

PDF | Thursday November 15th, 2007

A summary leaflet to help people to write clearly for a range of learners.

Norfolk County Services case study

PDF | Thursday November 15th, 2007

By overcoming the difficulties of training a diverse, devolved workforce, Norfolk County Services has raised the aspirations of employees, slashing recruitment costs and accident rates.

Readability - how to test how easy a text is to read

Website | Thursday November 15th, 2007

SMOG (simplified measure of gobbledygook) is a formula that gives a readability level for written material. Readability is an attempt to match the reading level of written material to the "reading with understanding" level of the reader.

Case Study: Boots Manufacturing and Supply Chain

PDF | Wednesday November 14th, 2007

Boots started workplace learning across their main Nottingham site in 2003. Since then over 850 employees have gained Skills for Life qualifications, helping these staff gain relevant skills to help them in the workplace.

Pirelli Case Study

PDF | Friday November 09th, 2007

Business in the Community Case Study from the Skills for Life Awards for Excellence 2006

The Leitch Review of Skills

Website | Wednesday November 07th, 2007

Download the Leitch Review of Skills, Government response and all related documents.

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