Significant step today as @educationgovuk launch the Skills Accelerator prospectus. Here's a briefing note which sets out some context and key considerations - https://bit.ly/3dyskGU . You can find the full prospectus here - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/skills-accelerator-apply-now

Skills Accelerator represents an important element of the #SkillsforJobs White Paper in England, despite at this stage being a 'first wave' of Trailblazers/ pilots. These will be embedded longer term w/ wider systems reforms, inc a new approach to funding and accountability.

Despite definite sequencing challenges, this represents an opportunity to co-develop a better networked system, with colleges empowered to work together on long-term strategic priorities (inc an expanded role in innovation), as set out in the English @CollegeComm report.