The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, which forms the legislative underpinning for the reforms set out in the Skills for Jobs White Paper, has been introduced into parliament. This article explains the key points from the Bill, including a lifelong loan entitlement, a new list of independent training providers to be launched, and a duty on all training providers to have regard for local skills improvement plans. The DfE has published an impact assessment, which outlines the expected costs and benefits of the reforms set out in the Bill.
