Local skills plan 2025 to 2028

This local skills plan for the Liverpool City Region 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 Liverpool.

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:

Create career pathways 

Create a range of clear pathways from education to the workplace, focusing on skills aligned with local sector demands and the sector’s professional standards. 

Upskill the workforce 

Develop clear progression opportunities with links to in-demand healthcare skills to support workforce retention. 

Support the health sector 

Instigate a shared commitment by sport and physical activity organisations to support health interventions and ease pressure on primary care. 

Improve work environment 

Foster a supportive work environment in sport and physical activity organisations that enhances staff recruitment, retention, training and development, sharing best practices across the region.