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Lifelong learning

22 February 2020

Investing in ‘what works’ activity in Further Education and Adult learning

Produced for the Social Mobility Commission this maps the evidence on what works to improve attainment and other related outcomes in FE and adult learning.

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2 January 2020

Evidence review: Improving attainment among disadvantaged students in the FE and adult learning sector

For government reforms designed to increase adult learning to be effective and for outcomes to improve, it is crucial to develop the evidence on what works and share knowledge and best practice.

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14 December 2019

Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2019

For more than 20 years, the Adult Participation in Learning Survey has provided a unique insight into adult learning across the UK. This report presents the findings from the 2019 survey, which was funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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1 December 2019

Local skills deficits and spare capacity

Analysis commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) estimates that unless skills needs of employers are met there could be a potential loss of £120 billion in economic output by the end of the decade.

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27 November 2019

Fit for purpose? Education and employment support for young people

This is the fifth of six reports published to inform the 'Youth Commission': the Commission on Education and Employment Opportunities for Young People.

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10 September 2019

Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2018

For more than 20 years, the Adult Participation in Learning Survey has provided a unique insight into adult learning across the UK. This report presents the findings from the 2018 survey, which was funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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15 August 2019

National and international case studies for the Youth Commission

This is the fourth of six reports published to inform the 'Youth Commission': the Commission on Education and Employment Opportunities for Young People.

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1 July 2019

Cost and Outreach Pilots final evaluation

Learning and Work Institute supported and evaluated a number of pilots across England, which test approaches to engaging adults in learning.

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27 June 2019

Evaluation of the Welsh Government’s Traineeships Programme

The aim was to reduce the proportion of young people in Wales, classified as not in education, employment or training (NEET), and to facilitate their progression.

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10 June 2019

Tomorrow’s world: Future of the labour market

This is the third of six reports published to inform the 'Youth Commission': the Commission on Education and Employment Opportunities for Young People.

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