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Local Economic Strategies
FE providers can make a valid and strategic contribution towards a better understanding and delivery of employer demand in the context of future skills and employee needs.
You should be aware and supportive of and connected to the local and regional economic strategies drawn up and developed by local authorities and Regional Development Agencies. In particular you need to understand, be responsive to and be able to influence local education infrastructure priorities, budget implications relating to education and the wider community as well as the ongoing debate about future skills needs. You should also ensure that you are aware of new grant or funding opportunities such as European Social Fund, initiatives by local agencies and the priorities of new local employers such as apprenticeships or foundation degrees.
To achieve this, you will need to engage closely with the development and implementation of local policies and strategies. Engaging with the LSPs, as mentioned previously, will be one effective route for you to have some influence and gain a better understanding here.
You should be aware and supportive of and connected to the local and regional economic strategies drawn up and developed by local authorities and Regional Development Agencies. In particular you need to understand, be responsive to and be able to influence local education infrastructure priorities, budget implications relating to education and the wider community as well as the ongoing debate about future skills needs. You should also ensure that you are aware of new grant or funding opportunities such as European Social Fund, initiatives by local agencies and the priorities of new local employers such as apprenticeships or foundation degrees.
To achieve this, you will need to engage closely with the development and implementation of local policies and strategies. Engaging with the LSPs, as mentioned previously, will be one effective route for you to have some influence and gain a better understanding here.
