South West Regional Skills Enterprise and Employment Analysis 2007/2008

Final Report

Preface and Acknowledgements

This report sets out the main findings and broad policy implications of the analysis of skills, enterprise and employment issues in the South West. It highlights the issues facing the region, identifies the key priorities and seeks to inform public debate on future needs.

A vast range of data and analysis underpins this document. Key sources are referenced within the document and are also available on www.swslim.org.uk/labourmarket/swrsp. Many thanks go to the agencies in the region for sharing their own analyses, plans, priorities and data.

Steering Group

Thanks go to the Steering Group for the project, the membership of which is set out below:

Jim Neilson - Regional Skills Partnership
Nick Wilson - Learning and Skills Council
Jackie Vosper - Learning and Skills Council
Natalija Markovic - Skills for Business Network
Liz Georgeson - Regional Development Agency
Claire Streatfield - Higher Education Funding Council
Lucy Church - Higher Education Funding Council
Rachel Cowie - HERDA
Phil Harrison - Jobcentre Plus
Chris Evans - SLIM
Ben Neild - SLIM
Gillian Alexander - SLIM

SLIM project team

Chris Evans, author and project director
Ben Neild, sector analysis
Laura Smith, labour market analysis
Gillian Alexander, higher level skills and IAG research
Jo Pye, college research and partner plans analysis
Adam Crews, consultant, HE analysis

In support:

Hilary Todd
Lucy Brain-Gabbott
Kevin Aggett