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Evaluation of employer satisfaction with the national employer training programme: Train to Gain brokerage - first wave: a report for the Learning and Skills Council National Office

The Train to Gain service is intended to build upon the experience of Employer Training Pilots, and is available to ... Show more
The Train to Gain service is intended to build upon the experience of Employer Training Pilots, and is available to employers as an independent and impartial brokerage service to diagnose business needs and source appropriate training provision. Brokers are contracted by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to deliver the service, which is presently moving from its pilot phase towards full national roll out. Train to Gain is available to all employers, but brokers will primarily target new, small and 'hard to reach' businesses. This report documents the first of three waves of evaluation of the pilot phase of the service, and covers employers contacted in April and May 2006. Evaluation is intended to ascertain employer ratings of importance and satisfaction about 11 key measures related to the service.
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Authors: Owen, Chris

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Train to Gain

Subjects: Evaluation; Quality; Traineeship ... [+] Show more
IT can make a difference if IT is fit for purpose

This publication presents a number of case studies where technology has been used as a means of improving learner o ... Show more
This publication presents a number of case studies where technology has been used as a means of improving learner outcomes. It shares what was done, why and, most importantly, the improvements that were secured as a result. The illustrative case studies share how technology can be used to good effect to bring about improvement to, for example, value-added, and tracking and target setting. The case studies signal the way forward to other providers across the sector seeking similar developments, and provide food for thought as well as some practical solutions. The projects described focus on raising retention and achievement and learner outcomes more widely, where technology per se was not the main aim but more the vehicle for securing that improvement. As such, the spotlight is on the direction and journey undertaken by the providers as they focused on improving their learners’ outcomes using technology as the means of securing that improvement.
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Authors: Natrins, Lesley

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Support for success quality improvement programme

Subjects: Technology; Quality; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
National Employers Skills Survey 2007: main report

The fourth National Employers Skills Survey (NESS) has revealed a steady upward trend in most areas of skills devel ... Show more
The fourth National Employers Skills Survey (NESS) has revealed a steady upward trend in most areas of skills development, according to the views of over 79,000 employers. NESS gathers and analyses data on the issues employers face in terms of recruitment, skills gaps and training. The findings are positive with fewer employers reporting skills gaps and the percentage of all vacancies caused by skills shortage, showing a marked fall. There has been an increase in the proportion of employers providing training, holding a training plan and budget, which has led to an increase in the cost of training for employers of 15.9 per cent compared to 2005. Key findings from the survey include: 67 per cent of establishments have funed or arranged training in the last year; Employer training spend for 2007 was 38.6 billion [British pounds] an increase of 16 per cent (10 per cent when inflation is taken into account); Almost half of employers have a training plan and over a third have a training budget; There has been a reduction in the number of vacancies caused by lack of skills (25 per cent in 2005 compared to 21 per cent in 2007). The study was undertaken in collaboration with the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA).
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Corporate authors: IFF Research (Firm) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Workforce development; Research; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Migrant workers in the south east regional economy: final report

This report presents the main findings of a research project on migrant workers and their impact on the regional ec ... Show more
This report presents the main findings of a research project on migrant workers and their impact on the regional economy and labour market. The objectives for the research were: to provide the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and its partners with a detailed and robust profile of the migrant worker population in the south east; to provide a snapshot of migrant worker flows to the south east; to assess the impact of migrant worker activities on labour markets in the south east and on the regional economy; to assess the range of skills that migrant workers bring to the south east region; and to highlight key issues and help develop an understanding of the social impacts of economic migration and associated service provision issues in the south east. The study involved a review of existing studies on international labour migration to the UK, an analysis of available secondary data sources on migration; and primary data collection focusing on migrants.
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Authors: Green, Anne E.; Owen, David; Jones, Paul; Owen, Chris ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Migration; Labour market; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
My mates are dead jealous 'cause they don’t get to come here!: an analysis of the provision of alternative, non-school-based learning activities for 14-16 year olds in the East Midlands

This report presents findings from a research project carried out in the East Midlands between January and June 200 ... Show more
This report presents findings from a research project carried out in the East Midlands between January and June 2002 under the remit of the regional Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN). The project focused on researching the extent of alternative educational provision for young people aged 14-16 years and on both their experiences and those of the practitioners involved. Alternative provision was defined as that which was provided by schools, colleges, training providers and employers of young people aged 14-16 who were not attending mainstream school full-time and following the National Curriculum. The primary aim was to determine the modes and levels of provision on offer. In addition, the project sought to gain views as to the provision’s effectiveness from young people and practitioners involved in the planning and delivery of programmes.
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Authors: Baker, Paul; Rose, Anthea; Coleman, Andrew; Crane, Victoria ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: LSDA research report

Subjects: Youth; Providers of education and training; Higher education ... [+] Show more
Sharing good practice between colleges: report and case studies

Sharing good practice, and learning from the experiences of others, is becoming an increasingly valued way of impro ... Show more
Sharing good practice, and learning from the experiences of others, is becoming an increasingly valued way of improving quality and raising standards in post-16 education and training. This report investigates ways in which colleges are sharing good practice as a means of improving quality, and looks at five particular colleges who are doing so with the support of the Further Education Standards Fund. These colleges form the five major case studies of the report, with each also outlining another two colleges with which they share a partnership. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 46 college staff, as well as two group discussions. The five case studies outline different ways of sharing good practice, ranging from conferences, consultancy and workshops, to a regional benchmarking network and cross-college activities and curriculum areas. An overall assessment of what does and does not work in relation to sharing good practice is presented, along with an outline of the main findings, which are grouped under the four headings of: initial considerations; activities for sharing good practice; managing the process; and measuring the impact. Show less

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Quality; Higher education; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
National Employers Skills Survey 2007: key findings

The National Employers Skills Survey 2007 (NESS07) provides detailed information on the incidence, extent and natur ... Show more
The National Employers Skills Survey 2007 (NESS07) provides detailed information on the incidence, extent and nature of skills problems facing employers, in terms of both recruitment and skills gaps within their existing workforce. It explores employers’ activities and expenditure in relation to training. The NESS07 was commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) along with its partners, the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA). This report presents key findings from NESS07. A more detailed investigation of the data can be found in the full report - National Employers Skills Survey 2007: Main Report [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 95.554]. This key findings report is divided into the following sections: Key Findings; Recruitment and Recruitment Problems; Skills Gap; Recruitment of Young People; Training Activity and Expenditure. Headline findings include: Skills gaps are experienced by a minority of employers (15 per cent), and form a small proportion of the total workforce - 6 per cent of all staff are considered to lack full proficiency; The proportion of employers reporting skills gaps has fallen slightly since 2005, continuing a downward trend seen since a high of 23 per cent in 2001; Over two-thirds of employers provide training for at least some of their staff (67 per cent), continuing a steady increase since training was first measured in 2003 (59 per cent); The proportion of the workforce receiving training has also increased from 61 per cent in 2005 and 2004 to 63 per cent in 2007; The cost to employers of providing training totalled 38.6 billion [British pounds] for the 12 months prior to NESS07, up 16 per cent on 2005 (10 per cent when inflation is taken into account). The largest share of this total is due to the labour costs of those receiving training (47 per cent of the total) and those delivering on-the-job training or organising training (37 per cent). Providing training is estimated to cost an average of 1,725 [British pounds] per employee.
The main report is available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 95.554. Show less

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Workforce development; Research; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
More than the sum: partnership for adult learning and skills

Pick up any learning and skills sector policy document and you will find an emphasis on the partnership. Sharing re ... Show more
Pick up any learning and skills sector policy document and you will find an emphasis on the partnership. Sharing resources, know-how and the ideas offers the possibility of finding new ways to engage learners and get the provision right for them. Partnership is not easy - with the opportunity comes the challenge of working well with difference. This publication explores the nature of partnership working within the sector and how partnership can add value for more and different adult learners. It draws on the practical examples from the sector to show how the rhetoric becomes reality. A number of questions will be discussed: Why work in partnership? What is partnership, in practice? What makes partnership and collaboration work best? How can we translate good will and good intentions into effective partnership that makes a difference for learners, and for partners too?
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Authors: Watters, Kate

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2005

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Support for success quality improvement programme

Subjects: Evaluation; Skills and knowledge; Management ... [+] Show more
Further education and the delivery of higher-level qualifications: understanding the contribution of further education to the delivery of Level 4 (higher) and professional qualifications: final report

There is a growing consensus that the only means by which the advanced economies can compete in the era of globalis ... Show more
There is a growing consensus that the only means by which the advanced economies can compete in the era of globalisation is by building on their comparative advantage in education, knowledge and skills, especially at higher levels (Levels 4 and above in the National Qualifications Framework). Since the Dearing report of 1996/97, it has also been increasingly recognised that the further education (FE) sector is ideally placed to improve the accessibility and scope of higher education (HE) at a time when this is a growing economic and political priority. The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) are the two bodies that share responsibility for this level of provision. They have therefore been co-operating to establish a co-ordinated strategy for action in this area. In the course of this, the LSC has become aware that, though there is a large corpus of literature relevant to the delivery of higher-level qualifications through further education colleges (FECs), there is currently no coherent, up-to-date overview of the subject. In particular, there is a lack of current information on provision classed as 'non-prescribed' HE, which consists mainly of professional and technical qualifications offered by professional bodies. The present study was therefore commissioned to fill those gaps by consolidating existing data and adding to it, wherever possible. [The research found that] FECs make a highly significant contribution to higher-level provision, especially for learners who might otherwise find HE difficult to access because of lack of prior academic attainment, inadequate funding, geographical location, or lack of confidence.
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Authors: Tait, Pye; Pye, Miranda; Legard, James

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Qualifications; Quality; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Response to the Green paper: 14-19: extending opportunities, raising standards.

The Green Paper '14-19: extending opportunities, raising standards' (indexed at TD/IRD 88.170) outlines the consult ... Show more
The Green Paper '14-19: extending opportunities, raising standards' (indexed at TD/IRD 88.170) outlines the consultation proposals to develop a coherent and flexible education system in the UK for the 14-19 age group. This document is the Learning and Skills Council's response to the paper. It is presented in two parts. The first part highlights the Council's views on six particular issues: 14-19 curriculum and the overarching award; 14-19 qualifications and assessment; Collaboration; Support and guidance for young people; Resources; and Implementation and next steps. The second part contains the Council's response to the specific questions raised in the Green Paper. Show less

Corporate authors: Learning and Skills Council (Great Britain) (LSC)

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Youth; Assessment; Qualifications ... [+] Show more