LSC
The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for funding and planning education and training for the over 16s in England. Its mission is to raise participation and attainment through high quality education and training which puts learners first. The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for all post 16 education and training other than in universities. Its work covers:
- Further education.
- Work based training and young people.
- School sixth forms.
- Workforce development.
- Adult and community learning.
- Information, advice and guidance for adults.
- Education business links.
The council works with partners with partners, employers, learning providers, community groups and individuals to develop and implement strategies that meet the government's aims set out in the Learning to Succeed White Paper.
There are 47 local Learning and Skills Councils across England, including one for each county in the East of England. Each has representatives from employers, learning providers and community groups working to provide local solutions to local needs.
Contact for information: 0845 019 4160 or www.lsc.gov.uk/bedsandluton
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- University of Bedfordshire
- Dunstable College
- Luton Sixth Form College
- Connexions
- Learndirect
- Adult and Community Learning Service
- BBC RaW
- Campus Luton
- Work Based Learning
- Luton Adult Education Consortium
- Bedford Central Library
- 20 20
- Silver Surfers
- WEA
- Luton Library
- The Chamber