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A high quality and responsive further education sector is essential if we are to realise our ambitions of strengthening UK economic performance and transforming the life chances of millions of peopleFE policy at a glance
The 'Learning Together to be Safe' toolkit offers practical advice to FE colleges on preventing violent extremism
Download the toolkit
Lord Mandelson thanks all those working in the sector for their efforts in 2009 and looks forward to the priorities in the coming year.
Read the SoS letter to the sector(50 KB)
A new Quality Assurance System will be published in April 2010 and the following guide explains more.
Quality Assurance System for post 16 learning(125 KB)
See also LSC Framework for Excellence LSC intervention strategy(113 KB)
Sir Andrew Foster has published his review of the capital programme in Further Education
Read his review(268 KB) Siôn Simon's letter to college principals about the LSC's decision to suspend further capital projectsMore letters
This publication sets out how Government investment for 2010-11 will support further education and skills training for post 19 learners.
See our funding and investment section
The Government has announced a £158m fund to provide careers and training advice to those who have lost or are in fear of losing their jobs
Read the press release Practical help (PDF)
Whether you're an employer looking for an apprentice or an individual looking for an placement, the Apprenticeships website has all you need to know
Visit the Apprenticeships website Summary of the new Apprenticeships Bill
The work to transform the FE sector is well underway with a switch to self regulation and moves to change the way government bodies communicate with providers
Visit the FE Self Regulation website More about the FE Communications Gateway Panel
Read more on plans to streamline the adult skills system and give local authorities a greater say over the education of young people
Skills Funding Agency Transition
Find out more about reforms to teacher training and the work of Lifelong Learning UK, the Learning and Skills Improvement Service and others
See our Workforce section
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