29.This Part establishes the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) which will be responsible for the development, planning, funding and management of post-16 education and training. The LSC will act at local level through local councils (the Secretary of State announced on 29 February 2000 that there will be 47) responsible for raising standards and securing provision to match local learning and skills needs.
Overview of the Act Part I - Learning and Skills Council for England