Links

Association of Colleges in the Eastern Region (ACER)
An organisation on a mission to develop excellence and best practice in the further education and skills sector.

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Bedford Borough Council
A guide to Bedford, economic development opportunities, tourism, local events and details of council services.

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Central Bedfordshire Council
Information about tourism, business, the council and its services.

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Commission for Employment & Skills (UKCES)
An advisory body to the Government on the policies, strategies and measures needed to attain World Class Skills.

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COVER
Community and Voluntary forum for the Eastern Region. Existing to support and strengthen Third Sector inclusion in social, economic and environmental activity within the East of England.

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Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS)
The Government Department responsible for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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European Social Fund (ESF)
The European Social Fund was set up to improve employment opportunities in the European Union and so help raise standards of living. It aims to help people fulfil their potential by giving them better skills and better job prospects.

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Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)
The sector-owned body that aims to accelerate the drive for excellence in the learning and skills sector. Also links to the Excellence Gateway – A source for finding advice, resources and support for day-to-day working within the learning and skills sector.

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Learn East
A network of six county-based learning consortia working together in partnership to represent the Third sector across the East of England.

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Luton Borough Council
A wide range of information about services within the borough of Luton.

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National Apprenticeship Service
The agency with end to end responsibility for apprenticeships in England.

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National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
A leading member-led non Governmental organisation working to encourage and promote adult learning across the country.

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Skills Funding Agency
A partner organisation of BIS whose job it is to fund and regulate adult further education and skills training in England.

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