The LSC 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 make sure we have a workforce that is of world-class standards.
We are responsible for planning and funding high-quality vocational education and training for everyone.
Our vision is that by 2010, young people and adults in England have the knowledge and skills matching the best in the world and are part of a fiercely competitive workforce.
Skills for Life is all about improving adult literacy, language and numeracy skills. Raising standards in basic skills, including reading and writing, speaking and listening, and maths, will enable people across the South West to achieve their potential at work, and within their community, helping to build a vibrant and prosperous economy.
Business Link's role is to promote enterprise. The Business Link service provides information, advice and support to SMEs and anyone looking to start a business.
Jobcentre Plus helps individuals with job hunting and claiming benefits and helps businesses with their recruitment needs.
Connexions works with 13 - 19 year-olds, giving practical support and guidance on learning and training, careers, relationships, health and money issues. It also offers advice and guidance to people aged 19 - 25 who have learning difficulties or disabilities.
West of England Local Area Statement of Need 2008/09
The Local Area Statement of Need for the West of England sets out the key challenges, actions and measures of success for the LSC Area team in 2008/09. It should be considered alongside the Regional Commissioning Plan and underpinning strategic analysis, which may be found on the LSC website at:
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/SouthWest/Aboutus/regionalannualplans/.
Regional annual plans
A draft of the South West Regional Commissioning Plan for 2008/09 is available here and the final version will be published in January 2008.
SW Strategic Analysis
The LSC South West Research team has an ongoing work programme of learning and skills research that results in the production of briefing documents for policy makers and practitioners. The latest briefing documents comprise our strategic analysis for the Regional Commissioning Plan 2008/09 and are available for download from this page. More research briefing documents will be added to this page, over time.
Youth Participation in the South West – key issues and facts
Adult Skills for Life in the South West – key issues and facts
Demand for Level 2 in the South West – key issues and facts
Demand for Level 3 in the South West – key issues and facts
Unemployment and Worklessness in the South West – key issues and facts
South West Regional Capital Plan (2007 – 2011)
The South West Regional Capital Plan for the period 2007-11 sets out LSC priorities for capital investment in the South West region that will enable the LSC to deliver its key goals of raising participation, achievement and progression among young people and improving the skills of the adult workforce.
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The Regional Commissioning plan sets out our priorities for the coming year and our associated commissioning strategy. It will outline the range of provision needed to create the right market environment for supply to meet demand and is based on a thorough strategic analysis from across the region.
Contact us
West of England Regional Office
St Lawrence House
29-31 Broad Street
Bristol
BS99 7YJ
Tel: 0845 019 4168
Email: westofengland@lsc.gov.uk
Regional Director - Malcolm Gillespie
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The North Somerset 14-19 Consortium
Education providers and employers working in partnership to improve the life chances of young people
The challenge
In order to grow, businesses need to attract talented young people into their organisation. One of the ways they can do this is by raising their profile as an attractive, prospective future employer.
The opportunity
The government is introducing a set of Diplomas qualifications into the curriculum.The Diplomas are part of the 14-19 reforms to the curriculum. By 2013 every 14-19 year old will have an entitlement to be able to study one of the Diplomas alongside existing National Curriculum subject areas like GCSEs and A levels. These new qualifications combine practical learning and academic study and will help young people to prepare for further and higher education, training and employment. They will also help shape the future workforce by providing learners with opportunities to build the required knowledge and skills.
Employers have been involved nationally in designing the content of the Diplomas which are based around work and cover all the major employment sectors. We would like to replicate this model locally by inviting you to work in partnership with the North Somerset 14-19 Consortium of schools and Weston College, to develop this new, exciting and vocationally relevant curriculum.
Teaching the new Diplomas
The Diplomas include a significant element of practical and work related learning. This will help to bring the subjects to life and give young people a better understanding of the world of work and the career opportunities associated with each Diploma.
Your advice and support for the development of this approach will be invaluable. Our Diploma delivery model could include site visits, work placement opportunities, on-line case studies, role-play, problem solving exercises, competitions, and interactive multi-media resources. The availability of a new and exciting on-line virtual learning environment for students in North Somerset will widen access to the Diplomas and facilitate discussion forums and on-line mentoring.
How can you get involved?
You could be involved by:
- Participating in a North Somerset Diploma Development Group
- Providing resources and case study information about your business to help students with research
- Working with educational partners to devise problem solving exercises, role play scenarios and other curriculum resources
- Making available a link person who would be willing to respond to phone or e-mail enquiries about a particular vocational area
- Offering a workplace visit
- Supporting school industry days and careers events
- Offering work experience and work placements
- Working with us to create a ‘virtual’ interactive tour of your business
- Running business days for members of school/college staff to support their professional development and update them on the world of work
- Mentoring or e-mentoring students
- Taking part in an on-line discussion forum
- Becoming a school/college governor
- Sponsoring award evenings by providing an award for vocational excellence
- Offering expertise and support for enterprise activities and competitions
- Taking part in mock interviews with young people
- Being a guest speaker at a Diploma teaching session
- Promoting the value of Diplomas to other businesses, parents, learners and practitioners
We can help you by:
· Increasing student awareness and understanding of business requirements and opportunities in the region
· Making students aware of career paths that boosts recruitment for local businesses
· Providing employer access to careers evenings
· Making available a skills development programme that is responsive to both business and employee needs
· Providing delivery partners to help in the recruitment process
· Making elements of the 14-19 programme available for use with employees
· Enhancing employee training through opportunities to support young people e.g. practise interviews and mentoring
· Creating opportunities to consider new ways of doing things by engaging young people in enterprise activities
· Providing expertise in the field of disability awareness
· Enhancing the reputation of business in the community
· Providing access to a range of school / college resources including:
Ø Conference facilities and meeting rooms
Ø Sports facilities and fitness suite
Ø On-line learning resources e.g. Cisco training
Ø Use of DVD production and sound recording studios to develop training resources
Don’t miss this opportunity to have a positive impact on the life chances of young people. You now have a chance to help our students achieve a qualification that equips them with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed in the world of work.
If you are interested in working with us and would like to find out more please contact Jenny Clark on 07779563749 or Marie Horton on 07825 298415 / 01275 463120
Or e-mail Marie or Jenny at: marie.horton@n-somerset.gov.uk jennyclark1@sky.com
