In England, learning and skills refers to a sector of education that includes key training providers such as further education and sixth form colleges, schools with sixth forms, local authority and adult education institutions and private and voluntary sector providers. It also includes workplace learning (including Apprenticeships), offender learning and employer-facing work initiatives such as Train to Gain.

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  • In England, learning and skills refers to a sector of education that includes key training providers such as further education and sixth form colleges, schools with sixth forms, local authority and adult education institutions and private and voluntary sector providers. It also includes workplace learning (including Apprenticeships), offender learning and employer-facing work initiatives such as Train to Gain. The learning and skills sector is seen as a key player in the government’s aim to increase productivity, economic competitiveness and sustainable employment in the UK. This aim is set out in the government’s Skills Strategy. Learning and skills is sometimes used interchangeably with further education. Learning and skills also refers to the actual learning which learners undertake and the skills they acquire.
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  • In England, learning and skills refers to a sector of education that includes key training providers such as further education and sixth form colleges, schools with sixth forms, local authority and adult education institutions and private and voluntary sector providers. It also includes workplace learning (including Apprenticeships), offender learning and employer-facing work initiatives such as Train to Gain.
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  • Learning and skills in England
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