Government websites

Helping you succeed

Please note: The Learning and Skills Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Apprenticeships.org.uk

LSC's new employer and youth website for the Apprenticeships Programme.
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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Employers for Apprentices

This website supports the work of the Apprenticeships Task Force, which aims to ensure that the Apprenticeships prgoramme responds to the changing needs of employers and young people.
http://www.employersforapprentices.gov.uk 

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Sector Skills Development Agency

Employers, trade unions and professional bodies working with government to develop skills in UK business.
http://www.ssda.org.uk This link opens in a new window

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Business Link

The Business Link website is an easy to use business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk This link opens in a new window

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Working Group on 14-19 Reform

The final report on the 14 - 19 reform -Tomlinson Report.
http://www.14-19reform.gov.uk This link opens in a new window

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Get Set for Life

Get Set for Life is a campaign from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) encouraging you to achieve the minimum set of qualifications needed to get on in life. For many these qualifications will be five GCSEs at grades A*-C, but it could also be a vocational qualification or an Apprenticeship.
http://www.getsetforlife.org.uk This link opens in a new window

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Employers' Organisation for local government

The Employers' Organisation for local government's (EO) role is to help councils achieve the high standards of people management needed to ensure the continuous improvement of services.
http://www.lg-employers.gov.uk This link opens in a new window

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Department of Education and Skills

This is the main Government resource for education policy, learning and skills provision, young people and employers.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk This link opens in a new window

DfES has been divided into new departments:

DIUS (Department for Innovations, Universities and Skills) http://www.dius.gov.uk This link opens in a new window. The Department aims to deliver the Government’s long-term vision to make Britain one of the best places in the world for science, research and innovation. It works to ensure that the UK has the skilled workforce it needs to compete in the global economy.

DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families) http://www.dcsf.gov.uk This link opens in a new window. The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is responsible for improving the focus on all aspects of policy affecting children and young people, as part of the Government’s aim to deliver educational excellence.

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Working Group on 14-19 Reform

The final report on the 14 - 19 reform -Tomlinson Report.
http://www.14-19reform.gov.uk This link opens in a new window

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Small Business Service

The Small Business Service encourages the establishment of new businesses in the UK.
http://www.sbs.gov.uk This link opens in a new window

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Connexions

A support service for young people aged 13 to 19 in England, Connexions can offer advice on anything from choosing the right courses and careers to drug abuse and homelessness.
http://www.connexions-direct.com This link opens in a new window

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Sector Skills Council websites

Other useful websites

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