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  • Research and Reports 01 08 2018

    Barriers to learning for disadvantaged groups

    If we are to engage more adults in learning, we must understand patterns of behaviour, adults’ motivations for learning, and any barriers they face to engaging in learning. This qualitative analysis explores this.
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  • Research and Reports 01 10 2017

    Evaluation of the Skills Escalator Pilot

    An evaluation of the West London Alliance Skills Escalator pilot – which aimed to support working people on low household incomes to gain better-paid and more stable employment through a programme of personalized advice and skills acquisition.
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