Provisional timeline for new adult advancement and careers service

Although we will all work extremely hard to ensure that the timetable is met - we have not, as yet, put in specific months until we are sure we can deliver when we say we can.

2006

Review into Information, Advice and Guidance services in England

Leitch Review of Skills published

2007

New adult advancement and careers service announced

2008

Dissolution of LSC and establishing of Skills Funding Agency announced in Machinery of Government changes

IAG Review report published

Procurement exercise for nextstep contractors in England

learndirect advice continues with trials of telephone service for careers guidance

Development of trials for new service - with emphasis on closer partnership working

2009

Continuing trials of new service - including trials of Skills Accounts

Closer partnership working between key agencies

Closer partnership working with employers and businesses through Train to Gain

2010

Learning and Skills Council dissolved

Skills Funding Agency established

Starting to roll-out new adult advancement and careers service

2011

Continuing roll-out of new service