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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?
Reducing the skills gap
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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 Keeping up standards
The Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) and Ofsted ensure that the work of training providers is consistently high.
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Policy and funding
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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 Delivering training
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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E-learning and supporting SMEs
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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