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Working with Training Providers

Collaborating to make provision more responsive to employer needs

Why your role is so important to the LSIP

Education and training providers are essential partners in delivering the LSIP. Your expertise in curriculum development and training delivery is vital to meeting employer needs.

Six ways providers contribute

Understand Employer Needs:

Access direct insights from employers about their current and future skills requirements

Adapt Your Provision:

Use LSIP intelligence to shape courses, qualifications, and training programmes

Access Funding:

LSIF investment supports providers to respond to skills priorities

Collaborate:

Secured LSIF in collaboration with other providers to achieve economies of scale and specialisations which respond to skills priorities

Evidence Impact:

Demonstrate how your provision meets labour market needs

Strategic Planning:

Align your strategic development with regional skills priorities

We work with all types of providers

Further Education Colleges:

Strategic partners in delivering responsive technical education

Higher Education Universities:

Higher education institutions shaping graduate skills from levels 4-8

Independent Training Providers:

Specialist providers delivering targeted skills training

Sixth Form Colleges:

Preparing young people for further study and work

How to Engage with LSIP

Join

Join our quarterly Provider Forums to discuss regional priorities, share best practice, and coordinate provision across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Access

Access LSIP reports and employer insights to directly inform your curriculum planning and course development decisions.

Work

Work collaboratively with other providers on (Local Skills Development Fund) LSIF-funded projects to address shared skills priorities and deliver greater impact.

Meet

Meet employers face-to-face at our sector roundtables to understand their skills needs and build direct working relationships.

Help

Help us build a complete picture of skills provision across the region by sharing details of your current offers, enabling us to identify training gaps and opportunities.

Contribute

Contribute outcomes and impact data to our annual reports, demonstrating how your provision is responding to local employer needs.

Let’s work together

Whether you’re a college, university, independent training provider, or sixth form, we want to hear from you. Join our provider network to access employer insights, collaborate on LSIF projects, and ensure your provision meets regional needs.
Email LSIP

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does LSIP intelligence help with curriculum planning?
Our employer surveys, sector roundtables, and progress reports provide detailed insights into skills gaps, emerging needs, and employer priorities across all 11 sectors. This data helps you make evidence-based decisions about course content, delivery methods, and where to focus investment.
What is the LSIF and how can we access it?
The Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) is £4.8m of government funding to support providers in responding to LSIP priorities. Funding supports collaborative projects between providers that address identified skills gaps. Contact us to discuss current opportunities and upcoming calls for proposals.
Do we need to attend all Provider Forums?
No. While we encourage regular attendance to stay informed and connected, we understand capacity constraints. Forums are quarterly, and we share notes and key decisions with all registered providers afterwards.
Can we attend sector roundtables even though they’re employer-focused?
Yes. While sector roundtables primarily bring together employers, we actively encourage provider participation. These events are invaluable opportunities to hear directly from employers about their needs and build relationships that can lead to collaboration.
How do we share details of our current provision?
Contact us using the form above or email providers@norfolksuffolklsip.co.uk. We’ll arrange a conversation to understand your current offer, specialisms, capacity, and any gaps you’ve identified. This helps us build a comprehensive regional picture.
We’re already working with employers, how does LSIP add value?
LSIP complements your existing employer engagement by providing: (1) structured access to employers across all sectors through roundtables, (2) broader labour market intelligence beyond your immediate contacts, (3) opportunities to collaborate with other providers, (4) access to LSIF funding for new provision, and (5) a voice in shaping regional skills priorities.