UK government policy is continually reviewing vocational education and training provision to keep abreast of employer and individual needs. The Government has adopted a comprehensive approach to driving up participation in learning and is committed to making learning more attractive and accessible to learners of all ages.

The National Skills Strategy aims to provide a framework and delivery plan for meeting the economy's skills needs, including the development of the vocational ladder and the qualifications framework. It aims to engage employers across all areas of skills development and to make sure there is a coherent approach to policy in vocational education and training.

All government departments, the Learning and Skills Council, Sector Skills Councils, Regional Development Agencies and other vocational education and training stakeholders will work together under the framework of the National Skills Strategy.