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.

Qualified Provider Framework

Providers - the deadline is approaching for you to apply to pre-qualify on the Qualified Provider Framework. Apply before 10th December to be eligible to receive tenders from us for education and training. Visit the Qualified Provider Framework section. 

Investing in our future

Investment in further education skills and training for our young people and adults has never been more important and this Statement of Priorities sets out how that investment will continue. Read our statement of priorities.

New Apprenticeships website launched

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

Latest news

Qualified Provider Framework - deadline approaching
02/12/2008

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Government launches £10 million Apprenticeship expansion
02/12/2008

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EMA Letter to College Principals - September 2008
01/12/2008

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Latest publications

OLASS 3 Tender Roadshow Presentation (West Midlands)
02/12/2008

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OLASS 3 Tender Roadshow Presentation (South West HMPS)
02/12/2008

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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.