Briefing papers

Ref No: 062362
Published date: 2006
Author: Policy and Communications Unit
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: The primary purpose of Policy Briefing Papers is to provide a reliable summary of key proposals and arguments related to the learning and skills sector. They provide sufficient detail to make reference to the parent document unnecessary for the average reader, but provide signposts for those who need to explore greater detail. Where appropriate they interpret and comment on trends and implications, distinguishing clearly where LSDA's voice is expressed. This briefing paper examines the interim report of the Leitch Review of Skills, considering the Government's ambition for developing the country's skills by 2020.

Ref No: 052331
Published date: 2005
Author: Policy and Communications Unit
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: LSDA Policy Briefing Papers are designed to provide a reliable summary of key proposals and arguments related to the learning and skills sector. Where appropriate they comment on trends and implications, distinguishing clearly where LSDA's voice is expressed. This Briefing Paper is set out in two sections: the first highlights some of the headline announcements and themes from the Spending Review; the second explains some of the proposals in more detail.

Ref No: 052332
Published date: 2005
Author: Policy and Communications Unit
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: LSDA Policy Briefing Papers are designed to provide a reliable summary of key proposals and arguments related to the learning and skills sector. Where appropriate they comment on trends and implications, distinguishing clearly where LSDA's voice is expressed. This Briefing Paper summarises the key developments in the Pre-Budget report that are relevant to learning and skills, such as the National Employer Training Programmes, then examines them in detail.

Ref No: 052328
Published date: 2005
Author: Policy and Communications Unit
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: LSDA Policy Briefing Papers are designed to provide a reliable summary of key proposals and arguments related to the learning and skills sector. Where appropriate they comment on ternds and implications, distinguishing clearly where LSDA's voice is expressed. This Briefing Paper examines the follows the same chapter structure as the original OECD report which focuses on participation rates in adult learning across 17 OECD countries.

Ref No: 041806
Published date: 2004
Author: Learning and Skills Development Agency
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: This Paper summarises a recent report from the National Employment Panel (NEP). The report looks at ways of improving collaboration between the systems and agencies that deal with 'welfare' (primarily DWP and Jobcentre Plus) and the ones that deal with 'workforce development' (including DfES and LSC). The recommendations from this NEP report are likely to carry some weight. The report was referred to in this week's budget as well as being a feature of ALI's Grant letter 2004-5.

Ref No: 041805
Published date: 2004
Author: Learning and Skills Development Agency
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: This Briefing Paper explains some of the announcements from the Higher Education Bill, including the proposed introduction of variable fees.

Ref No: 031857
Published date: 2003
Author: Learning and Skills Development Agency
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: This Briefing Paper highlights relevant announcements and developments for the learning and skills sector from the recent Pre-Budget Report (December 10, 2003). The Pre-Budget Report 2003 can be downloaded at the HM Treasury website http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/pre_budget_report/prebud_pbr03/prebud_pbr03_index.cfm

Ref No: 031856
Published date: 2003
Author: Learning and Skills Development Agency
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: The Briefing Paper offers an analysis of the key themes found in the OECD review of adult learning practices, Beyond Rhetoric: Adult Learning Policies and Practices, published in February 2003. LSDA's Policy and Communicatiosn Unit has prepared this summary of the key findings in light of their particular relevance to LSC's recently published Widening Adult Participation Strategy (October 2003).

Ref No: 031855
Published date: 2003
Author: Learning and Skills Development Agency
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: The Government published the consultative Green Paper Every Child Matters, in September 2003, alongside three other papers relating to policy for children and young people. This Briefing Paper, prepared by LSDA's Policy and Communications Unit, offers a thorough analysis of the key themes and proposals that run across the Green Paper and accompanying documents, giving detailed references to the original documents. It includes a short overview and summary section, offering a quick reference point for some of the key aspects of the Paper of interest to the learning and skills sector.

Ref No: 031854
Published date: 2003
Author: Learning and Skills Development Agency
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: Policy Development

Summary: The Government published its Skills Strategy White Paper in July 2003. This Briefing Paper, prepared by LSDA's Policy and Communications Unit, offers a thorough analysis of the key themes and proposals that run across the White Paper, giving detailed references to the original document. It aims to help readers to understand the proposals and to provide a ready means of navigating through the original text. It includes a short overview and 'headlines' section, offering a quick reference point for some of the key aspects of the Paper of interest to the learning and skills sector.