Learning and Skills Council

The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.

We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.

Find out more about the LSC and its goals.

Train to Gains new website

The Train to Gain website has just undergone a dramatic facelift; with new design and photography, it’s easier to navigate and has updated relevant content. The site also houses the new e-newsletter; Train to Gain News which is e-mailed out to employers and stakeholders.

Financial Management Control and Evaluation

The The Financial Management Control and Evaluation (FMCE) form is a new document and associated process for LSC-funded providers, can now be accessed. 

All colleges and providers that are in scope for Version 1 of the Framework for Excellence need to complete the relevant annex and submit hard copies of the FMCE forms.

Find out more about FMCE

Latest news

Train to Gain celebrates two years of success
09/10/2008

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Skills Secretary John Denham has announced four new National Skills Academies
09/10/2008

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National Skills Academies
07/10/2008

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Latest publications

EMA Letter to all WBL Providers
10/10/2008

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EMA Letter to all Schools
10/10/2008

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EMA payment delays

If you are a learner (or the parent of a learner) who has been experiencing problems with your Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) application, please view the help page click here 

If you are a Provider and wish to find out the latest developments on the delays in the processing of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments please view the Money to Learn section click here