Research and analysis

Impact of learning below level 2 in further education

Evaluation of those studying courses below level 2 in further education and what economic impact it had. BIS research paper 150.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 30 October 2013

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Evaluation of the impact of learning below level 2

Ref: BIS/13/1261

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Results of a survey of 4,000 adult learners who studied a course funded by government, through the Skills Funding Agency and aimed at developing skills and knowledge to a level below level 2 in the National Qualifications Framework.

Matched learning and employment records were analysed to see what difference the learning made to their chances of:

• getting a job
• earning a higher wage
• staying off of benefits
• progressing on to learning at level 2

Report includes separate analysis of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and learners with learning difficulties and disabilities (LLDDs).

Below level 2 had a positive impact on employability, wages, and time on benefits, but these effects were small overall and captured mainly by level 1 rather than entry level and by those aged 19-24.

Published 30 October 2013