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The MSC worked on a one to one basis with local authorities, with each local authority able to develop and implement plans relevant to their area. Computers were revolutionising the workplace and providing new opportunities for employment as well as requiring new skills and attitudes in the workforce and in society. The BBC and the UK Government developed the
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technical and vocational education covering the whole curriculum. The
Manpower Services Commission are responsible for developing and funding TVEI, but courses are provided in schools through local education authorities so that individual projects meet local needs."(National Audit Office, 1985),
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Bedfordshire stimulated the spin off development of SIMS (Schools Information Management Systems) which was later bought out by CAPITA and provides schools’ information management systems widely used in the English schools sector.
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