Local skills plan 2025 to 2028

This local skills plan for the West of England 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 sector in the West of England.

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:

Build relationships 

Establish post-16 education pathways that forge strong relationships with the sector. 

Improve career pathways 

Develop clear, meaningful and ambitious career pathways that support recruitment and progression opportunities in our workforce. 

Create a representative workforce 

Create a workforce that is reflective of our diverse population and positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. 

Upskill and retain 

Share best practices and provide opportunities to upskill the existing sport and physical activity workforce to support long-term sustainability and retention.