Reports & briefings
12 March 2020
Understanding evidence use in adult learning and skills
The Department for Education (DfE) funded this project to better understand how organisations and institutions across the adult learning and skills sector engage with and use research and evidence to inform their decision making.
28 February 2020
Inquiry response: Employment opportunities and support for young people
Learning and Work has championed young adult carers and young carers for many years and is engaged in work to improve educational and employment outcomes for those groups.
27 February 2020
Orbit employment support review
Orbit is a large housing association which provides employment and skills support for its residents. We evaluated the impact of the support and made recommendations for future support.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
12 November 2019
Developing progression and upskilling pathways for employers: a sectoral focus
This report reviews initiatives designed to create or develop upskilling pathways within different sectors to help build understanding of how to promote in-work progression for low wage workers.
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).
