1. Why has the decision been made to discontinue LMI for All?

LMI for All was established in 2012 to help individuals and businesses make informed decisions about careers using high quality labour market information. Since then, a number of other sources of information on labour market and skills has been made available, including the Unit for Future Skills’ Local Skills Dashboard and the Skills for Careers website. In addition, there has been uncertainty around the usage of LMI for All, with limited evidence quantifying its impact. Therefore, the Department for Education has made the decision to discontinue LMI for All and strengthen its signposting to alternative data sources.

2. Where can the data contained in LMI for All be found?

A summary of the main datasets and indicators used within LMI for All can be found on the Data Documentation area of the LMI for All website: Summary of main datasets and indicators – LMI For All

3. What alternative resources will be useful for informing careers advice and decision making?

Below is a list of data sources and information that can be used to inform careers advice and decision making:

1. Unit for Future Skills’ Local Skills Dashboard – provides statistics on local employment and skills in England to support local skills planning and delivery (including local skills improvement plans).
2. National Careers Service – provides careers information, advice, and guidance to enable informed decisions at all stages of an individual’s career.
3. Skills for Careers – provides a single front door to information about skills training options and careers. The website guides users through government’s skills offer.
4. Employment and Employee Types (ONS) – provides information on employment rates (number of people in paid work as a proportion of the population) broken down by age and sex. Includes information on the number of people in employment and vacancies.
5. Will LMI for All be recommissioned in the future?

At present, The Department for Education does not intend to recommission LMI for All in the future.

5. Can members of the public provide feedback on the decision to discontinue LMI for All?

Yes, feedback can be emailed to LMIforAll.dfe@education.gov.uk.