Kent & Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan

The Kent & Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2023 provides a roadmap to support the region in addressing skills needs and shortages and will enable further collaborative working and joint initiatives. It builds on the trailblazer LSIP published in 2022 and the work of the Kent & Medway Employment Taskforce and other regional skills analysis.

This Local Skills Improvement Plan has been approved by the Secretary of State in line with the approval criteria set out in the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, and in accordance with the LSIP statutory guidance.

The Kent & Medway Progress Report, published in September 2024, highlights the significant achievements and initiatives undertaken since the LSIP’s inception, demonstrating the importance of the employer engagement in the skills agenda. Kent & Medway has been one of the most successful regions in securing over £8M of infrastructure investment to support education and training programmes aligned with the specific skills requirements of local businesses.

Key areas of focus highlighted in the 2024 report include:

Addressing skills shortages: The LSIP has made substantial progress in identifying and addressing critical skill gaps across key sectors such as Construction, Manufacturing, Health and Social Care, Food and Food production, and Education.

Prioritising future development: The report outlines the LSIP’s future priorities, including further enhancing the capabilities of the regional workforce through targeted training and upskilling initiatives.

Collaborative approach: Developed with employers in partnership with education providers, and stakeholders, the LSIP has played a vital role in identifying and addressing skill gaps across sectors and themes, including digital skills, decarbonisation, and SME engagement.

Kent & Medway LSIP Progress Report 2024

  • LSIP Kent and Medway Progress Report 2024
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Kent & Medway LSIP August 2023

  • LSIP 2023 - Kent and Medway Plan & Annexes
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Kent & Medway LSIP Trailblazer 2022

  • LSIP Trailblazer 2022 - Kent & Medway
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