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The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from October 2021 to March 2022.
21st December 2022 update: Due to a change in the way we have calculated…
This section summarises the key findings from the Participation Survey.…
30 November - We have updated our breakdowns by disability status in the…
A review of the evidence base for interventions intended to improve numeracy skills among adults with below Level 2 qualifications in mathematics.
The purpose of this research was to gain an understanding of how effective our current regulatory requirements are for ESOL Skills for Life qualifications.
Authors Milja Curcin Stuart Cadwallader Ezekiel Sweiry Acknowledgements We…
Report of the findings from an independent evaluation of the level 3 free courses for jobs offer and the impact it has had on adult learners and providers.
Findings from research to understand how adults can be effectively engaged in the National Skills Fund free courses for jobs offer.
Research report for the process evaluation of Skills Bootcamps wave 1.
2 research reports on how employers and FE providers engaged with the national retraining scheme.
An evaluation of the cost and outreach pilots.
An evaluation of the flexible learning fund pilot.
Information on community learning through skills for life qualifications by participation and achievements.
Interim findings from the evaluation of the cost and outreach pilots.
Research about access to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provision in England.
Insight into international examples of online learning initiatives for adult learners with intermediate skills.
A project to understand how adult and community learning courses can help people manage and recover from mild to moderate mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.
Research investigating whether online English and maths training increases the skills and employability of young Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants 18 to 21.
A qualitative study providing a detailed understanding of how and why adults decide to undertake learning.
Summary of 23 behavioural science interventions which aimed to improve participation and completion of maths and English courses.
Results of a survey into adult learning - participation, motivation, barriers to learning and benefits experienced.
Qualitative research exploring the barriers, motivations and triggers for learning among adults.
A report on a survey about adult education in England, including types of participation and barriers to learning.
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