4.12 Such a learning culture will be typified by the acceptance of shared responsibilities for promoting involvement and achievement. The Government will provide leadership, determine the strategy, establish the policy framework and devote sufficient and appropriate resources to sustain a learning culture. Funding bodies, providers and other public agencies will deploy their resources to achieve the best chance of widening participation, and promoting high quality provision and achievement. Employers will support their staff by continuous investment in their learning, both for work-related skills and for wider learning activities.

4.13 Trade unions will be both providers of learning in their own right and also bargain for its provision with employers, on behalf of their members. Both employers and unions will be enthusiastic supporters of the University for Industry, making use of a network of providers and harnessing technology to support learning.

4.14 Where appropriate, resources such as learning centres and learning materials will be shared amongst employers and with other groups in the community. Voluntary and community organisations will give even greater importance to learning than now, gaining access to funds and other resources, including on a shared basis. Parents will support children in their learning, which will be facilitated and welcomed by providers, and children will delight in the learning achievements of parents, grandparents and other family members. Throughout life, individuals will invest in and take ownership of their own learning, as one aspect of enhanced and responsible citizenship as an increasingly important aspect.

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