Learning Partnerships promote a culture of provider collaboration across sectors (schools, FE, work - based learning and adult and community learning) covering post - 16 learning. They are non statutory, voluntary groupings of local learning providers and others such as local government, Connexions / Careers Service, trade unions, employers and faith groups. The core roles for Learning Partnerships are promoting provider collaboration in support of lifelong learning and maximising the contribution of learning to local regeneration.

Learning Partnerships are also involved in follow-up to Area Inspections , 14-19 proposals and a range of initiatives around Basic Skills, workforce development, ICT and progression into Higher Education.  Learning Partnerships are administered and funded through the LSC, and they are contributing increasingly to local strategies for regeneration and many have become the 'learning arm' of the Local Strategic Partnerships.                               

Publication Date: May 2005

Last Updated: August 2006