In the winter of 2006-07 Lifelong Learning UK supported an initiative to bring together employers from the public services across the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire & Rutland and Northamptonshire to form skills compacts.

Following successful Launch Events in January 2007, key stakeholders within the public sector formed a Public Sector Compact in their county. Each Compact draws on best practice from the Leicestershire model, but is unique based upon the distinct characteristics of each county.

These compacts have brought together a range of public sector employers to discuss relevant issues.

The Compacts in each county are addressing areas of common concern with respect to workforce issues. These include recruitment & retention, learning & development and workforce development more generally.

The Compacts are funded with support from the LSC .

To find out more about Compact activity in your county please click on the relevant county link on the left of this screen.