Local Skills Improvement Plans - FAQs

The Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) bring together employers, education and training providers, and other local stakeholders to set out the key priorities and changes needed in the area to ensure post-16 technical education and training prepares employees better for work.

We're often asked questions about the LSIPs, so below we have answered some frequently asked questions about Business West and the West of England & North Somerset, Gloucestershire and Swindon & Wiltshire Local Skills Improvement Plans.

Alternatively you could take a look at our Myth Busting webinar below or download a copy of the FAQs here.

Please note that the FAQs below and the downloadable file above are the most up to date resources. 

  • What are the Local Skills Improvement Plans?

  • How are the LSIPs funded?

  • What do the LSIPs aim to achieve?

  • What were the Preliminary Findings?

  • How will you share the LSIP Reports and findings? 

  • Will Business West be actioning any of the LSIP outcomes and priorities?

  • What was the LSIP Trailblazer?

  • What sectors are you focusing on and why did you choose them?

  • What did the LSIP Stage One / Year One 2022-2023 focus on? 

  • What did the LSIP Stage Two / Year Two 2023-2024 involve?

  • What is the focus for LSIP Stage Two / Year Three 2024-2025? 

  • Who are the LSIPs for?

  • Who can get involved in the LSIPs?

  • How will LSIPs help learners?

  • How will LSIPs help businesses?

  • Will engaging with the LSIPs provide extra support for my business?

  • How will the LSIPs help colleges and training providers?

  • How will the LSIPs bring businesses and education providers together?

  • Are there any planned events I can attend?

  • How can I provide feedback on the LSIPs?

  • How do you monitor the impact of the LSIPs?

  • How will the LSIPs aim to help skills provision become more accessible?

  • How will the LSIPs improve demand for skills?

  • What is the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF)?

  • How will the LSIP relate to and support Net Zero, climate change and green skills?

  • What will I start to see happening as the result of LSIP findings in my local area?

  • LSIP Resources

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