TfL Ref: FOI-2215-2425

Thank you again for your request which we received on 14 October 2024, asking for information about the skills centre in Edgware.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked: 

I request reports and supporting documents on the provision and funding of the skills centre, station Road, Edgware.

Our skills centre in Edgware is part of an expanding group of centres across London offering training and job opportunities to people who are interested in construction or looking for a new job. We currently have three training centres and look forward to opening more in the future.

We have had amazing success in helping to train the next generation of people involved in the construction industry in all kinds of jobs and we rely on government funding to set these skills centres up.

Training funds come from central government and more information on those funds can be found at the following links:

https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/industry-impact-fund/

https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/training-choice/skills-bootcamp

More information and case studies demonstrating the value these skills centres add is available on Places for London website here: https://www.placesforlondon.co.uk/skills-and-training. 

In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed. 

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall 

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London