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Downloadable Resource
Read all about the UK's vocational training system, our skills strategy and the key bodies involved with policy and training (pdf, 351KB). |
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Who does what in the UK system? |
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| Under the watchful eye of UK government departments, several national bodies are responsible for setting standards, designing and regulating qualifications, ensuring quality and funding and planning the delivery of vocational education and training. |
| A new network of Sector Skills Councils leads the drive to increase skills and workforce development in specific industry and business sectors. |
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| The Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) and Ofsted ensure that the work of training providers is consistently high. |
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| The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funds and plans education and training for over 16-year-olds. Their work raises participation and attainment by putting the learners' needs first. |
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| Further Education colleges in the UK put an emphasis on student-focused learning when providing vocational training. There are over 500 colleges in the UK. |
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| Learndirect is a network of online learning and information services that is sponsored by the UK government to bring quality education to every individual and employer. |
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