Local skills plan 2026 to 2029
This local skills plan for Lincolnshire sets out the key actions that sector stakeholders within the region are committed to delivering.
Created by using a range of insight and data, the plan reflects the current needs of education providers, employers and other key organisations in the sport and physical activity space in Lincolnshire.
It aligns with broader regional strategies and initiatives to contribute to a healthy and active community supported by a representative, inclusive and skilled workforce.
The plan is divided into the following recommendations:
Align education with industry
Develop and implement career pathways in Lincolnshire that upskill our workforce to support community and employer needs.
Inspire careers in sport and physical activity
Extend the knowledge of career opportunities and pathways available at all entry points and provide support to the workforce to drive their own career and business development.
Strengthen work placements
Ensure close collaboration and alignment across Lincolnshire to develop quality work placements that meet sector needs.
Supported and funded by Sport England and the National Lottery
Local skills accountability board
The Lincolnshire Sport and Physical Activity Sector Local Skills Accountability Board (LSAB) is a collaboration between employers, education providers and other skills and sector partners.
It is managed by the sector’s chartered professional body – CIMSPA. The project is supported and funded by Sport England.
The board’s work is now centred on delivering its sport and physical activity sector local skills plan – Lincolnshire: 2026–2029.
Board lead
Chair
Nick Price, General Manager, One NK Leisure Centre
Board member organisations
Board geographical area
This local skills plan is for the majority of the Greater Lincolnshire area. It includes the seven districts of the ceremonial county: Boston, Lincoln, East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Holland, South Kesteven and West Lindsey.
The county’s two unitary authorities, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, are not included in this plan as they are more closely aligned with the priorities of the Hull and East Yorkshire area. As such, they have been included in skills planning for this region instead.
