PUBLICATION OF LSIP PROGRESS REPORTS

The development and publication of an annual LSIP Progress Report which involves employers, skills providers and other stakeholders and covers what has been achieved and what still needs to happen at a local level, is a key tenet of the LSIP programme. Our Progress Report was due to be published on 30 June along with the Progress Reports from other local areas across the country and supported by national communications. 

As the 30 June fell into the pre-election period the Department for Education (DfE) asked us to postpone publication of our Progress Report until after the General Election. This is in line with a lot of government funded publication activity during this time. 

A revised date for publication will be set out by DfE in due course. In the meantime, our operational work to implement the LSIP continues.

Local Skills Improvement Plans exhibit dynamism and responsiveness, with the goal of enhancing the skills ecosystem. Building upon the King’s Speech and recent announcements related to Devolution and Skills England, we maintain close collaboration with the Department for Education (DfE) to address any proposed changes. However, it is crucial to emphasise that our ongoing efforts align with the priorities we have established.