David Lammy MP, Minister for Skills“If we don’t face up to this challenge we will be overtaken by other countries. I believe we can crack it, but only in partnership with business”
The purpose of this fact sheet is to define embedded literacy, language(ESOL) and numeracy, highlight the research which outlines the positive benefits of delivering embedded literacy, language or numeracy learning in vocational programmes and
The FE and Skills E-newsletter is a direct news and information link from DIUS to the further education and skills sector and will be produced on a regular basis as part of our continued efforts to improve communications with FE and skills
NIACE is hosting an independent commission of inquiry into the future for lifelong learning. Chaired by Sir David Watson, the inquiry was launched on 25 September 2007 and will report in Spring 2009. The Commission is actively seeking contributions
The Government has set out its priorities and funding for the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), outlining the first stage in its longer term strategy to meets the challenges set out by the Leitch review of skills.
A short document setting out the story on pre-level 2 learning. It describes how our policies and programmes - and the work of our partners fits together to engage adults in learning, encourage them to progress and give them the skills for
Train to Gain's guide to the Skills Pledge.
This new Department brings together functions from two former departments. Science and innovation responsibilities from the Department of Trade and Industry. Skills, further and higher education from the Department for Education and Skills.
Information for employers to help understand the benefits of reviewing Literacy, Language and Numeracy skills in your organisation.
Various guides from the Move On project aimed at the successful engagement of prospective Skills for Life learners.
This free business support tool is designed to guide you through development activities and help transform your performance. Built into the tool is a diagnostic that will give you a snapshot of how your current performance measures up. We
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