2:20pmArrival,pleasetakeyourseats
2:30pm
2:40pm
2:45pm
Welcome&howthesessionwill
work–Inc.LSIPUpdatefromFSB
LSIF
OverviewfromprojectleadCharli
Styles–Inc.Truro&Penwithupdate
LSIF:quickupdatesfrompartners
CornwallCollege
TheFocusTrainingGroup
CornwallMarineNetwork
CornwallCouncilUpdate
3.00pm
Workshoptabletask(5minsto explainand20minsinworkshop format)
3.25pmFeedback
3:30pm
Close(althoughyoucanstayonto chatafterwardsifyoulike)
TheCIoSLSIPhasbeeninstigated,fundedandisoverseenby theDepartmentforEducation.
•ItisdrivenbytheevidencedneedsofCornwall&IslesofScilly businessesandinformedbylocalstrategicprioritiessuchas thoselaidoutintheLocalIndustrialStrategy,Vision2030,Ten OpportunitiesandtheGoodGrowthInvestmentPlan
•StatisticsfromONS,Lightcast,curriculummapping,gap analysis,ongoingbusinessengagementandothersourcesare alsousedtoensurethatimprovementswillbemeasuredand meaningful.
•Providingarepresentativeandcoherentemployerviewofthe skillsmostneededtosupportlocaleconomicgrowthandboost productivityandimproveemployabilityandprogressionfor learners.
•Setoutactionableprioritiestobettermeettheseskillsneedsthat employers,providersandstakeholderscangetbehind.
TheCornwall&IslesofScillyLSIP SteeringGroupdecidedthatthe inauguralLSIPshouldfocusontwo sectorcollectives:
Manufacturing,Engineering& Marine(MEM)
Construction&Retrofit(CR) Crosscuttingthemes
Therewere4otherareasthatcrossed intoallsectorswhichweneededto addresstoensureprogress:
•Digital
•NetZero/Green
•EmployablitySkills/ED&I/ Socio-economic
•LocalSkillsSystem
•Theobjectiveofstage2isembedding theLSIPprocessinthelocalskills system.EachdesignatedERBwillbe expectedtogalvanisecollaborativeaction withlocalemployers,providersand stakeholders,tosupportthedeliveryofthe actionableprioritiesandtheroadmapset outintheLSIP.
•ThedesignatedERBsneedtoregularly reviewtheirLSIPandwillbeexpectedto provideanannualprogressreportinJune ’24and’25.
•ThenextdevelopmentphaseforeachLSIP willcommencefollowingcompletionofthe SpendingReviewin2025–wehavealso committedatthispointtoreviewingallthe LSIPgeographiesand,whererelevant, runningnewcompetitionsforERBs.
•Employers:toengage,expresstheirskillsneeds,helpshapeprovisionandincreasetheir investmentinskills(bytakingonapprenticesetc)
•Providers:toimprovethealignmentoftheirprovisiontolabourmarketskillsneeds
•JCP,NationalCareersServiceandCareersandEnterpriseCompany:toworkwiththeERB leadingtheLSIPtohelpidentifyandshapelocalsolutionsresignpostingcitizenstocareersand relevantlearningopportunities
•MCAs,LEPsandLAs:tosupportERBsbyprovidinglocaleconomicdataandanalysisandby shapingtheirstrategiesaccordingtotheemployerneedssetoutintheLSIP
•DfETerritorialTeams:tosupporttheLSIPsTeamandERBsbyprovidinglocalareaknowledge (particularlyreskillsproviders)
•NationalSectorandTradeBodies:toengagewithERBstohelparticulatelocalskillsneeds.DfE canhelpsharedetailswithallERBsifrelevantandnecessary.
•WorkReadiness
•TransferrableSkills
•Digitisation&SmarterWorking
•Construction
•Engineering
•DecarbonisationandGreenSkills
•Leadership&Management
•LocalSocio-EconomicConditions
•LocalSkillsSystem
The3A’s!
Everybusinessjustwanted competent,reliablepeoplewho wouldfitwiththeirbusiness. Attitude-Aptitude–Ambition
Communication
Thereisaneedtoprovide traininglocallyANDtoensure thatbusinessesknowitexists.
Suitability
Importantthatthetrainingisina suitableplaceatareasonable cost.
Content
Keepaheadofinnovation&focus onrelevancetotheworkplace.
•Launchofnewseriesofengagementevents
•WorkingGroups
•Curriculummapping
•Focusgroupswithkeydemographics
•Residentssurvey
•Meetingwithkeyemployersandsector/geographicgroups
•Gatheringuptodatelabourmarketintelligence
•Commscampaignencouragingemployerstotakeuplocalprovision
•Seekfeedbackfromproviders
•2024impactreport–Awaitingthegoaheadtopublish
•RolloutofLSIFandclosecollaborationwithpartners
WorkingcloselywiththeFSB,wearegoingtoconductseveralpiecesofresearchover thecomingmonths,designedtohelpmaximiseengagementwithPhase2oftheLSIP andinformtheimplementationoftheActionablePriorities.Ourprogrammeofresearch thisyear,comprisesthefollowing:
3x90-minutedurationOnlineFocus GroupswithEmployers
•Recruitingupto9participantsforeach Group
•ConductedusingMicrosoftTeamson datestobefinalisedbetween 26thJune–4thJuly2024
SeniorBusinessDecisionMakersworkingin enterprisesbasedin,oroperatingfrom,C&IoS
GroupE1=Marine
GroupE2=Engineering&Manufacturing
GroupE3=Construction&Retrofit
OnlineSurveywithEmployersandtheSelf-Employed
•Allparticipantstobeworkinginenterprisesbasedin,oroperatingfrom,C&IoS.
•Participantstobedrawnfromacrossasmanyindustrysectorsaspossible.
•Scheduledfieldworkperiodwhenthesurveyislive24thSeptemberto31stOctober.
OnlineSurveywithResidentsofC&IoSaged16-80,aspast,currentorfuturelearners
•Coveringawareness,perceptionsandexperiencesofprovision,careeraspirationsandambitions, satisfactionwithcurrentwork,propensitytochangecareer,preparednesstoreturntoworkwhere currentlyretired,etc.
•Scheduledfieldworkperiodwhenthesurveyislive7thOctoberto31stOctober.
LSIPsaresupportedbythe£165mLocalSkillsImprovement Fund(LSIF),whichwillhelpFEprovidersacrossageographicarea respondcollectivelytotheprioritiesintheLSIPs.
TheLSIFisdesignedtosupporttransformationalactivityacrosseach ofthe38geographicareascoveredbytheLSIPsandbuildsonthe StrategicDevelopmentFund(SDF)whichwaspilotedin2021-22and rolledoutacrossEnglandin2022-23.
Atleast£2.5mLSIFfundinghasbeenmadeavailabletoeacharea, withmanyareasabletoapplyforahigherleveloffunding,reflecting theirlargerworkingagepopulation,aswellasexistingattainmentand productivitylevels.
LSIFfundingwillhelpplugsomeofthekeyskillsgapsemployers identifiedthroughtheLSIPsby:
•providinginvestmentinnewfacilitiesandequipment
•fundingthedevelopmentanddeliveryofnewcoursesand curriculum
•supportingexcellenceincollegeleadership,governanceand teachingtocreateasustainableapproachtoaddressinglocalskill needs,particularlyatlevels3to5
AmountofLSIFfundingavailableacross2FYs:
•£80millionin2023to2024(£40millionrevenue and£40millioncapital)
•£85millioncapitalin2024to2025
CoreObjectives:
•TosupportalocalresponsetotheskillprioritiessetoutintheLocalSkills ImprovementPlanforthearea
•Thisincludesnewfacilitiesandequipment,thedevelopmentanddeliveryofnew coursesandupskillingteachingstaff.’
•‘TobuildthecapacityoftheFEsectortomeetthelocalskillsprioritiessetoutin theirrespectiveLSIP.’ CIoSProjects:
•1.ConstructionandRetrofit–‘BuildingFutures’
•2.Engineering,ManufacturingandMarine–‘EngineeringFutures’ Cross-SectorThemes:DigitalSkills,GreenSkills,WorkReadiness,Employer AwarenessofLocalSkillsProvision
GrantFundingAgreement: CIoSPartners:
TruroandPenwithCollege(Lead),TheCornwallCollegeGroup,Cornwall MarineNetwork,FocusTraining
FundingAwarded:£2,500,000
•Revenue:£606,060.50(16thSeptember2023–31stMarch2024)
•Capital:£606,060.50(16thSeptember2023–31stMarch2024)
•Capital:£1,287,879(1stApril2024–31stMarch2025)
‘Providersarenotabletovirefundingbetweenrevenueandcapital allocationsandcannotcarryfundingacrossfinancialyear2023/24into 2024/25.’
PARTNERS–CornwallCouncil,CornwallMarineNetwork,DPN,FalmouthUniversity,Headforwards,RealIdeas, SoftwareCornwall,StepintoLearning,TECgirls,UniversityofExeter
DELIVERYDATES:01/01/2024–31/03/2025
KEYACTIVITIES:
DigitalUPLIFTprogrammetoencourageandempowerwomentogetintothetechindustry
DegreemodulesandaccreditedCPDprogrammes,i.e.CompTIA+,CAD
ModularCPDforSchoolsandTeachingstaffcoveringthesalienceofdigitalskills,techcareeropportunities andenhancementstotheirprofessionalutilisation
Awarenessandaspiration-raisingsessionsoutliningdigitalskillsneedscareeropportunitieswithbusinesses, schoolsandindividualslookingtoupskillorre-train
BusinessTraining,includingDigitalTransformationforLeadersandManagers
TastereventsforApprenticeshipsandHigherTechnicalQualifications
TARGETOUTPUTS
Numberofpeoplesupportedtoengagewithlifeskills(engagementinaminimumoftwohours’activitythatimprovesconfidence,resilienceor motivationregardingdigitalskills).
Numberofpeoplewhohavecompletedacourseorgainedaqualificationfollowingsupport.
THEFUTUREISGREEN
PARTNERS–CelticSeaPower,CornwallMarineNetwork,FalmouthUniversity,FocusTraining, NewquayOrchard,TruroandPenwithCollege,UniversityofExeter,UniversityofPlymouth
DELIVERYDATES:01/01/2024–31/03/2025
£ KEYACTIVITIES:
CoreGreenSkillsCourses:CarbonLiteracy
LeadershipandManagementWorkshops:LeadingaSustainableWorkforce,DevelopingTalent
UpskillingprogrammesfortheVisitorEconomy:SustainableChef,SeasonableProduce
GreenSkillsWorkshopsforDomesticCustomers,i.e.SmartMetres,UtilisingHiveSystems
RetrainingforHighCarbonSectors–ConstructionandRetrofit,i.e.RetrofitAssessorAward
RetrainingforHighCarbonSectors–AutomotiveandEngineering,i.e.IMIElectricVehicleAwards
TARGETOUTPUTS
NumberofpeoplesupportedtogainaGreenSkillsqualification
NumberofpeopleretrainingfromaHigh-CarbonSector
LEADPARTNER–CORNWALLCOUNCIL
PARTNERS–TheCornwallCollegeGroup,TruroandPenwithCollege
DELIVERYDATES:01/09/2023–31/03/2025
KEYACTIVITIES:
•Capitalworks–expansionofSeatonBuildingonTruroCollege,developmentoftwonewbuildingsat TheCornwallCollegeGroup’sCamborneandStAustellcampuses
•CurriculumdevelopmentandpilotsinGreenandRetrofitskills
•Learneroutreachincludingcareersworkinschoolsandadultengagement
•WorkexperienceandbrokerageserviceforApprenticeshipsandcareerchangers
•StaffCPDtoimprovecurrencyandcredibilityofteachingandassessingstaff
•Initiativesandincentivesforindustryexpertstomoveintoteachingorassessing
TARGETOUTPUTS
Numberofpeopleengagedinworkexperience
NumberofyoungpeopleengagedinConstructionactivities
NumberofadultsengagedinConstructionskillsactivities
NumberofacademicorassessingstaffengagedinCPDactivities
•SkillsBootcampsareflexiblecoursesofuptosixteenweeks,whichoffereligible adultsaged19andovertheuniqueopportunitytoaccessfundedtrainingalignedto localskillsneeds,whichculminatesineitheraguaranteedjobinterviewofferfortheir chosenoccupationorsupportwithprogressingtheircareerorbusiness.
•ThereisnochargetoanyindividuallearnerregisteringforaSkillsBootcamptoretrainordeveloptheirownbusiness
•EmployersmustcontributetothecostoftrainingiftheywanttouseSkillsBootcamps totraintheirexistingemployees:
-LargeEmployersmustcontribute30%
-SmallandMediumEnterprisesmustcontribute10% ForfurtherdetailsabouttherangeofSkillsBootcampsavailable acrossCornwallandDevon,goto: www.train4tomorrow.org.uk/bootcamps
•Mustbeaged19oroverby31/08/2024
•MustbeordinarilyresidentandhaveRighttoWorkintheUnited Kingdom(NationalInsuranceNumberrequired)
•MustnotbeonanyotherGovernmentfundedtraining programmeduringtheFinancialYear
•Availabletoadultswhoareinemployment,self-employedor unemployed
•Learnerswhohavebeenunemployedforovertwelvemonthsare eligiblesubjecttoProviderchecks
TruroandPenwithCollege–LSIFCapital:
£1.7mcapitalworks,co-fundedbyUKSPF investmenttoexpandthe‘Seaton’Construction facilityontheTruroCampustoaccommodate expandinglearnerdemandandcreateaspecialist facilityforRetrofit,RenewablesandModern MethodsofConstruction.
PurchasingofConstructionandEngineering equipmentrequiredtofacilitatethedeliveryofnew provisioninareasincludingComposites, MechatronicsandCivilEngineeringtorespondto businessskillsrequirements.
ITandinfrastructuredevelopmentsforfacilities acrossTruro,PenwithandBodmintosupportwith teachingandbusinessinteractions.
1.TruroandPenwithCollegehascollatedthecurrentcurriculumofferacrossthefour LSIFpartnerstoestablishabaselinetodemonstratetheimpactoftheLSIF investmentattheconclusionofthefundinMarch2025,assistbusinessesto navigatetheprovisionandsupportcomplementarygapanalysiscommissionedby theFSB.
2.Employerengagementevents,includingaSTEMShowcaseinBodminon 26/03/2024.
3.Fundedcurriculumpilots;includingIntroductiontoLean,SupervisoryManagement, ProjectManagementandSatellitesandSpaceDesign
4.DevelopmentofnewapprenticeshipstandardsandCPDcoursesfor2024and 2025,whichwerelaunchedinMay2024
-Construction:focusonadvanced,higherandGreenSkillsprogrammes
-Engineering:focusoncorebusinessskills,includingLeadershipandManagement, andindustry-ledspecialisms,includingCompositesandMechatronics
5.Industryoutreachandtargetedwidening participationactivitiesforNorthCornwall, underpinnedbythepromotionanddevelopment ofthenewofferattheSTEMandHealthSkills CentrefacilityinBodmin.
6.Commissioninganddeliveryofthe‘Shareyour Skills’campaigntoencourageindividualswith industryexperienceandskillstoexplore opportunitiestomoveintoteachingorassessing withinfurthereducation,withafocuson Construction,EngineeringandDigital,torespond toanidentifiedchallengeinrecruitingstaffwith therequiredknowledgeandexpertise:
ShareYourSkills-Truro&PenwithCollege(truro-penwith.ac.uk)
TruroandPenwithCollege,2024/2025: CPDGuide: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/app/uploads/2024/06/CPD-Guide-FSI-2024web.pdf
10/09/202424/09/202410£204£612
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-bootcamp-in-digitalmarketing-tickets-920837990217
ThisSkillsBootcampwilldevelopskillsandknowledgeacrossarangeoftopicsandplatforms,includingMarketingPlanning,ContentProduction, Copywriting,utilisingAI,FacebookAds,E-mailMarketing,Analytics,WordPressandSEO.
16/07/202404/09/202413£275.50£826.50
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-bootcamp-for-futureleaders-tickets-920883265637
ThisinnovativenewSkillsBootcamp,whichincludestheILMLevel3AwardinLeadershipandManagement,isforemergingprofessionalsfromany sectorwithhighleadershippotentialanddevelopsskillsandunderstandinginselfandsustainableleadershiptofacilitateprogression.
04/09/202411£260.90£782.70
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-bootcamp-in-propertymaintenance-tickets-920902894347
ThisnewSkillsBootcamphasbeendesignedtodirectlyrespondtoSocialHousingproviderrequirementsformulti-skilledstaffwhocanefficiently undertakearangeofmaintenancetasksfortheirhousingstock.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-bootcamp-in-retrofitreadiness-tickets-920912392757
ThisnewSkillsBootcamphasbeendevelopedtoupskillConstructionprofessionalsinthekeyskillsandcompetenciesrequiredtoRetrofitexisting properties,includingEWI,SolarandPVInstallation,InsulationandHeatPumps,andadoptmodernmethodsofConstruction.
Weldingand Fabrication
(AutumnTerm)
Weldingand
Fabrication
(SpringTerm)
13/09/202427/09/202410£291£873
13/12/202410/01/202510£291£873
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-bootcamp-in-weldingand-fabrication-tickets-920847689227
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-bootcamp-in-weldingand-fabrication-tickets-920845191757
ThisSkillsBootcamputilisesVirtualRealityandindustry-simulatedfacilitiestodeveloppracticalskillsandknowledgeinacomprehensiverangeof topics,includingMIGandTIGwelding,Consumables,Components,GasesandMethodsforPost-WeldProcesses,withCodedWeldingstatus certifieduponsuccessfulcompletion.
LisaPill–HeadofProjects&Partnerships
-Construction&Retro-fit
-Manufacturing,Engineering&Marine
Machineshoprefurbishmentandnew equipmentatCamborne
LocalSkillsImprovementFund-NewL3+provision:
Newapprenticeships:
•LowCarbonHeatingTechnicianApprenticeshipLevel3
•RefrigerationAirConditioningandHeatPumpEngineeringTechnician ApprenticeshipLevel3
•JuniorEnergyTechnicianApprenticeshipLevel3
•HNCEngineeringApprenticeshipLevel4
•AirSourceHeatPumps
•SolarThermalHotWater
•RequirementsfortheinstallationofElectricVehicleChargingPoints
•InstallationofSolarPhotovoltaicSystems
•MigWeldingandCoding
•MaritimeandCoastguardAgencycourses
•HNCProfessionalSuperyachtEngineer
•SharedProsperityFund-£1.2mCapitaland£400krevenue
•Pre-16provision
•Newcoursesforunemployedindividualstoprogressintotheconstructionsector
•Upskillcoursesforexistingemployeesandself-employed
•Employerengagementactivitiestoinformcurriculumdevelopment
•Tutorrecruitmentactivities
•SharedProsperityFund-£2m
•TCCGleadwith8deliverypartners
•309individualssupportedtogaingreenskillsqualifications
•396individualssupportedwithinhighcarbonsectorstogainqualificationsto developmoresustainablemethods,productsorservices
•Brickwork
•Carpentry
•Plumbing
•EntrytoElectrical
•ConstructionMulti-trade
OverviewofEventsDelivered January–March2024
•CivilEngineeringinMarineandCoastalEnvironment-CORMAC
•Apprenticeships-BuildingSkillsforLife
•WavesofProgress:DrivinganInclusiveWorkplace
•ChampioningaGreenerEconomyforCornwall
•BlueSolutionsforaGreenTomorrow
•DecarbonisingwithGreenHydrogenacrosstheSouthWest
•ShadowMinisterRoundtableEvent
•MORFoundation–CountyCollaboration
•MORFoundation–RegionalCollaboration
•MarineIndustry,trainingandSkillsAdvisoryBoards
Engagedwith over300 businesses
Inpartnershipwithlocalmarinebusinesses,CMNhasdeveloped3Employerbased CentresofExcellence:
•ArmadaEngineeringSkillsAcademy
•CockwellsTrainingAcademy
•PenzanceDryDockEngineeringAcademy
UsingLSIFcapitalfunds,CMNhasequippedthecentreswiththeresourcesneededto delivernewandinnovativeskillstraining.
LSIFFundinghasenabledconnections,conversations,strategy andskillstrainingtobedevelopedanddelivered.Thetrainingof newskills/re-skillingsupportsbusinessesacrosstheCountyto growandmeetthedemandsoftheeverchanginglandscape.
May-September2024
TakedraftsubmissiontoDfEviaCornwallCouncilGovernance.TheAEBteamwillbeworkingwithinternalcolleaguestodevelop aContracting/FundingAgreement,payment,datacollectionandcontractmanagementprocesses,includingqualityassurance.
Cabinet-8thMay2024
SubmitReadinessrequirementstoDfE(subjecttoCabinetapproval)–31stMay2024
Developfinaloperationalpoliciesandprocedures
DevelopYear1CommissioningPlan–approvalfromCabinet/GrowthBoard
October2024
DevolutionofPowersawarded.
October2024-January2025
Startprocurementprocess.ToawardcontractsinApril2025.AcontractholdermustbeabletoreportdataviatheESFAsystems andabletomeettherequirementsoftheOFSTEDinspectionframework
1:RateyourlevelofawarenessoftheLocalSkillsImprovementPlan(LSIP)&Fund(LSIF)
2:Ratehoweasyordifficultyouanditisforyourbusinesstoaccessthetrainingandskills developmentsupportyourequire
3:Howdoyouusuallyfindoutabouttrainingandskillsdevelopmentinitiatives
4:Ratethelevelofimportancethatyourbusinesswouldcurrentlyattachtotrainingandskills Development/Whywouldyoucurrentlynotattachgreaterimportancetotrainingandskillsdevelopment?
5:Whatdoyouthinkhashappenedregardingtheprovisionoftrainingandskillsdevelopmentto supportyourindustrysector,overthelast12months?
6:Inwhatway(s)wouldyousaythattheprovisionoftrainingandskillsdevelopmenttosupportyour industrysectorhasimprovedoverthelast12months?...OrDeteriorated?
7:Doesyourbusinessdo–workplacements–apprenticeships(new/existing)–mentoringorcoaching–haveexternal engagementfortraining–provideexternalmentoringorcoaching?Ifnot,whynot?
8:Haveyou(oranyofyouremployees)benefittedfromanyoftheabove?
1.Scaleupsuccessfulpilotprogrammesandinitiativestoreachabroaderaudienceand addressawiderrangeofskillshortagesandgaps.
2.Strengthenpartnershipswithemployers,industryassociations,andeducational institutionstoensurealignmentbetweenskillsprovisionandindustryneeds.
3.EnhancecollaborationwithLAstointegratetheLSIPprioritiesintolocaleconomic developmentplansandstrategies.
4.Investinthedevelopmentofcollaborativemarketingcampaignstosupportskill developmentinkeyoccupations.
5.Continuouslyevaluatetheeffectivenessofinterventionsandadjuststrategiesbasedon feedbackandemergingtrends.
6.ExploreopportunitiesforregionalandnationalfundingtosupplementLSIPinitiatives andmaximizeresources.
1.Consolidatetheprogressmadeinaddressingskillshortagesandgapsbyrefining andexpandingsuccessfulinterventions.
2.EvaluatetheimpactoftheLSIPoneconomicgrowthindicators,suchasincreased employmentrates,higherproductivity,andimprovedcompetitiveness.
3.Establishlong-termpartnershipsandcollaborationswithemployersandeducational institutionstoensuresustainabilityofskillsdevelopmenteffortsbeyondtheLSIP timeframe.
4.PublishregularreportsandupdatesontheLSIP’sachievementsandoutcomesto fostertransparencyandaccountability.
Events….. https://www.fsb.org.uk/local-skills-improvement-plans.html
Tuesday24September-Truro&PenwithCollege,TruroCollege,CollegeRoad,Truro,TR13XX Tuesday10December–DuchyCollege,StokeClimsland,Callington,Cornwall,PL178PB
