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“As international competition intensifies, it is more important than ever that the UK workforce should not continue to lag behind in terms of Basic Skills.”

Richard Lambert, Director-General, CBI

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Royal Mail Case Study

PDF | Friday January 25th, 2008

Improved skills at Royal Mail’s National Distribution Centre have boosted morale, cut sickness absence and greatly reduced postal errors

Butlins Case Study

PDF | Friday January 25th, 2008

An on site learning centre has attracted staff, resort guests and local businesses, becoming a valued resource and enabling business improvement.

ESOL for Work

PDF | Monday January 07th, 2008

A new suite of English language qualifications was launched in October 2007. The new ESOL for Work qualifications will make it easier for employers and migrant workers to get the functional English language skills they need. The qualifications

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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.

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

Leitch Review of Skills - Practitioner Network Overview

PDF | Tuesday November 06th, 2007

A short summary of the main points of the Leitch Review of Skills.

First UK Bus Case Study

PDF | Tuesday November 06th, 2007

Business in the Community Case Study from the Skills for Life Awards for Excellence 2007

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News | Friday November 21st, 2008

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