Adult education

Winners of inaugural London Adult Learning Awards revealed

The London Ambulance Service and Greggs are among the winners of the very first Mayor of London Adult Learning...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Adult education, Long read

The dismantling of a sector: Adult education in crisis

Only two years ago, the adult education sector was called ‘the crown’ and community learning its ‘jewel’ by the...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Adult education, T Levels

Low-key launch for T Levels for adults pilot

A pilot in T Levels for adults is taking place across 11 colleges over two years

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education, Politics

Adult literacy must be top of the new PM’s despatch box

Changes in government policy and funding in the last decade have reversed previous positive trends, writes Robert Glick We...

Jess Staufenberg
Robert Glick
Adult education, Digital

City & Guilds leaves flagship free digital skills scheme

City & Guilds confirms it has switched focus from essential digital skills qualifications to functional digital skills instead

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education, Skills reform

Community educators want FE accountability consultation axed

Sector leaders warn of "hidden" proposals in latest DfE consultation

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Adult education

Education inequalities study reports ‘dearth’ of second chances for learners

The Institute for Fiscal Studies report says significant investment is needed to address education inequalities

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education

DfE’s latest consultation puts adult community education at risk

The suggested new outcomes are limited and do not relate to the wider benefits of adult learning, writes Sue...

Jess Staufenberg
Sue Pember
Adult education

Free courses for jobs: seven findings from early analysis of the scheme

An analysis of the first eight months of the free courses for jobs scheme has found three quarters of...

Jason Noble
Jason Noble