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.

New Apprenticeships website launched

The new Apprenticeships website was successfully launched on Monday 10th November. Visit the new website. 

Train to Gain ad campaign

A high-profile Government advertising campaign kicks off today to promote the benefits of training to businesses, particularly during tougher economic times. Find out about the new campaign.

Latest news

LSC appoints new service provider for Learner Support services - 19 November
19/11/2008

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Launch of the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure
19/11/2008

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Capital Skills Prospectus launched - 18 November
18/11/2008

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Latest publications

England set for a more active future with the launch of the;National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure
19/11/2008

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FfE self assessment modeling tool
19/11/2008

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EMA payment delays

If you are a learner (or the parent of a learner) who has been experiencing problems with your  EMA application, please view the help page.

If you are a Provider and wish to find out the latest developments on the delays in the processing of EMA payments please view the Money to Learn section.

Providers

In order to be invited to tender for LSC contracts from January 2009, all providers will need to apply to pre-qualify. If you are interested, find out more about our Qualified Provider Framework.