The Solent LSIP: LSIPs, funded by the Department for Education (DfE), ensure local businesses’ voices are heard, helping to shape skills and training provision in the region. They focus on identifying the specific skills employers need but are struggling to find locally. Our LSIP builds on the Government’s aspirations outlined in the 2021 Skills for Jobs White Paper and is now a key part of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022. As part of the Government’s vision for a transformed skills system, LSIPs give businesses, especially SMEs, a stronger voice in local skills planning. Our goal is to provide a clear, representative view of the skills needed to drive local economic growth, boost productivity, and improve employability and career progression for learners. An Ambitious Call for Action: The project seeks to address persistent skills challenges whilst supporting the skills system to undergo the behaviour and cultural changes needed for a strong skills foundation. These will be a key driver of growth over the coming decades by opening up new opportunities for young people and enabling British businesses to recruit more home-grown talent.
The LSIP Aims
Establish a robust and dynamic assessment of skills needs and priorities for employers in the Solent.
Set out a clear, forward-thinking narrative on the skills agenda which takes account of the wider economy and locally significant employment sectors, which addresses both cross-cutting and sector-based gaps.
Co-ordinate a suite of relevant, purposeful, and high-quality skills provision that addresses both current and future employer needs by working with the provider network.
Drive employer and learner demand for skills with the aim of optimising performance and increasing productivity, and the capabilities of our talent pool to readily contribute to economic growth.
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