The document discusses the development of a workforce channel for the FE and Skills sector in the UK. It details that the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills announced the creation of such a channel to rationalize web-based information and services. The goal is to create an improved online support resource for information, resources, and professional practice for the sector. It will build upon and absorb the existing Excellence Gateway. The document calls for consultation on scoping what should be included in the channel and what purposes and processes it should support.