Summer tends to slow down the events we attend, as schools and colleges conclude their academic year. Hopefully, we all get the chance to take some annual leave and enjoy the summer weather, however fleeting it may be. For the LSIP team, this period has been one of reflection and realignment, preparing us for the busy autumn months ahead when events Read More

We are very pleased to share the report with the county. The LSIP Progress report sets out progress made against the LSIP since it was first published in August 2023. It was produced in June this year and delayed slightly due to the election but is now available to view here. The report sets out the wealth of work underway and the very real Read More

Key areas of policy for the new government are starting to emerge and with some headlines already shared around employment and skills. These include Labour's manifesto commitments to a Back to Work Plan, which is intended to tackle economic inactivity and grow the economy. The detail is yet to be published, with some headlines including -  A Read More

Over the Summer, the Prime Minster and Education Secretary announced the launch of Skills England 'to bring together the fractured skills landscape and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills'.  The interim Chair is Richard Pennycook CBE, former chief executive Read More

Essex Skills Board The next meeting of the Essex Skills Board (ESB) is taking place on Tuesday 8th October 2024.   Colleagues will receive an update on LSIP progress, projects funded through LSIF and next steps.  You will be able to view details here.   Sector Groups Work to develop Sector Groups continues at pace.  Read More