Leicester and Leicestershire Local Skills Improvement Plan

This document is a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Leicester and Leicestershire, approved by the Secretary of State under the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022. The LSIP aims to align local educational offerings with the skills needs of the economy, ensuring that the region can develop a workforce capable of supporting business growth and individual success. It outlines strategic priorities, including collaboration with educational institutions and businesses to enhance the skills landscape. The plan identifies specific actions to achieve these priorities, such as developing a local Continuing Professional Development Framework and improving communication between businesses and educators. The document also presents a roadmap for implementation, detailing governance structures and collaboration among stakeholders. The evidence base for the LSIP is supported by the Collective Skills Intelligence Observatory, which provides data on local skills supply and demand. The overarching goal is to position Leicester and Leicestershire as a leading area for skill development.