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Those involved in the matrix Standard work alongside, and in partnership with, a wide range of stakeholders and organisations. Developing these relationships is critical in ensuring that individuals get the best help and support when making choices and decisions. These relationships also ensure that through working in partnership, national strategies are developed with 'joined up' thinking.
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is the government department responsible for building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science, and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills are the owners of the matrix Standard and the Standard is Crown Copyright.
Skills Funding Agency
The Skills Funding Agency (formally known as the Learning and Skills Council) are an agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Skills Funding Agency fund and regulate adult further education and skills training in England. The matrix Standard works closely with the Skills Funding Agency, ensuring providers offer all clients high quality services.
http://www.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk
National Apprenticeship Service
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has overall responsibility for Apprenticeships in England.
The NAS has been designed to increase the number of apprenticeship opportunities and provide a dedicated, responsive service for both employers and learners.
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
National Careers Service
National Careers Service provides information and advice to support adults in making appropriate decisions on a full range of learning and work opportunities. Access to their advice services can be gained through a contact centre, a website and also a face-to-face service.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Unionlearn
Unionlearn was established by the Trades Union Congress, assists unions in spreading the lifelong learning message all its members. Its mission is:
"We will transform workers life chances through lifelong learning”
Alliance of Sector Skills Councils
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils represents, promotes and supports the work of the 23 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) across the UK.
Established in 2008, the Alliance is the collective voice of SSCs and has the unique role of positioning them within the UK skills system. SSCs are employer-driven organisations covering approximately 90% of the UK workforce on skills issues.
Sector Skills Councils are recognised by Governments throughout the UK as the independent, employer-led organisations which ensure that the skills system is driven by employers' needs.