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ESOL Review Report published
June 13th 2005
The KPMG Review of English for Speakers of Other Languages for the DfES Skills for Life Strategy Unit and the LSC is now available

Revision to the Common Inspection Framework
May 24th 2005
Responses to the consultation on the inspection framework

Review of provision for LLDD learners in the post 16 sector
May 24th 2005
Interim report on the strategic review of LSC funded provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across the post 16 sector

Quality Improvement and Self Assessment
May 24th 2005
A new Learning and Skills Council document that sets out guidance for providers on self assessment and quality improvement

ICT for All
May 24th 2005
A major new document that advocates embedding ICT in education and providing all learners with their own virtual learning space for storing and accessing their work

Framework for Achievement
May 24th 2005
Outcomes of the QCA led public consultation on a proposed new Framework for Achievement for young people and adults

Review of Skills for Life Training in the Armed Forces
April 4th 2005
A summary of the main findings from the recent ALI inspection of initial training in the armed forces

Skills White Paper
April 1st 2005
‘Getting on in Business, getting on at work’ promises a package of free training in the workplace in Skills for Life

The 14-19 white paper and Skills for Life
March 6th 2005
A summary of the Government’s response to the review of 14-19 education, with a focus on the implications for literacy, numeracy and ICT