The LMI Framework

The Scottish LMI Review Project

Euan DickPrincipal Research OfficerEmployability, Skills and LifelongLearning

Overview

• Background to the Framework

• Vision and purpose

• What is in the Framework

• Action plan

• How to find out more

Background to the Framework

• Why do we need a framework?– Lots of activity within LMI landscape– Requirements for robust LMI to inform policies– Opportunity to improve quality of statistics through co-

ordination and collaboration

• Delivery– Established the Scottish Labour Market Information

and Intelligence Review Project– Steering group based on Scottish Education, Skills

and LMI Roundtable group

Vision

VisionOur vision for the future is one in which Labour

Market Information and Intelligence is robust, useful and easy to find.

It is utilised by all relevant stakeholders and has high policy impact, enabling sustainable economic growth.

Purpose of the Framework

i. Clearly identifies current LMI provision

ii. Provides LMI users with a common understanding of current provision and gaps

iii. Focuses action to ensure LMI meets user needs

The LMI Framework:

What’s in the Framework

• Vision and purpose

• Definition of LMI

• Roles and contributions of stakeholders

• Principles of dissemination

• Action plan

Defining LMI

Economic and labour market conditions

Education, qualifications, training

and skills

Current and future demand and

supply

Vacancies and recruitment

Intelligence Information

Principles of dissemination

Principle 1Research Online is Scotland’s Labour Market Intelligence Hub

Principle 2Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics is Scotland’s Labour Market Data Hub

Principle 3All organisations are responsible for the quality of their published LMI

Action Plan

• 5 main themes:– Sectoral– Local LMI– Vacancies– Employment Forecasts– Communication and dissemination

• Activities have been agreed, and full details and timescales can be found in the Framework.

Finding Out More

• Scottish Government Portal: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Economy/labour-market

• Research Online: http://www.researchonline.org.uk

• Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics:

http://www.sns.gov.uk/

Contacts

Members of LMI Review Group:Kateryna McKinnon (HIE) Kateryna.mckinnon@hient.co.ukDot McLaughlin (IS) dot.mclaughlin@improvementservice.org.ukBrian Wallace (JC+) brian.wallace@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.ukGail Rogers (SEnt) gail.rogers@scotent.co.uk Andre Reibig (SFC) areibig@sfc.ac.ukEuan Dick (SG) euan.dick@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Sarah Munro (SG) sarah.munro@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Steve Borley (SQA) steve.borley@sqa.org.ukSimon Allan (SQA) simon.allan@sqa.org.ukMark Steell (SDS) mark.steell@sds.co.uk