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Digital Talent Programme research and resources
Greater London Authority (GLA)A range of reports that helped shape the development and direction of the Mayor's Digital Talent programme . - Updated 3 years ago
London Adult Community Learning Review Report
Greater London Authority (GLA)A 2017 report making recommendations for developing a long-term plan for Adult Community Learning in London. - Updated 3 years ago
Mapping ESOL Provision in Greater London
Greater London Authority (GLA)In February 2017, Learning and Work was commissioned by the Greater London Authority to undertake a mapping exercise of formal and informal provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in London, and undertake work to identify the language learning needs of resettled Syrian refugees in London. This work aims to support London boroughs participating in the resettlement of Syrian refugees to provide appropriate ESOL learn... - Updated 3 years ago
Skills for Londoners Strategy London Post-16 SEND Review
Greater London Authority (GLA)In 2019 the GLA commissioned education specialists Mime to provide an up-to-date picture of supply and demand of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision for 16-25 year olds in London. The Area Reviews of London’s Further Education provision and the London Adult Community Learning (ACL) Review recommended that more work should be done to determine future SEND demand to ensure that an evidence-based approach can be take... - Updated 3 years ago
Building on success: increasing higher education retention in London
Greater London Authority (GLA)The GLA commissioned the Social Market Foundation to look at the reasons behind the non-continuation (drop-out) rate of undergraduates studying at London’s higher education institutions. This report seeks to understand the factors affecting non-continuation and transfers at London universities. London’s non-continuation rate is 7.7%, which is much higher than the English average of 6.3%, and students in London are the most likely to tr... - Updated 3 years ago
London’s post-16 trajectories
Greater London Authority (GLA)As London recovers from the effects of COVID-19, it is vital that we understand the educational pathways for young people and do all we can to support them in their journey. We know that the negative impact of the pandemic has disproportionately affected young people. At this time, it is vital that young people receive high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance, and are fully supported in their study programmes. To... - Updated 3 years ago
Evaluation of the first year of devolved Adult Education Budget in London
Greater London Authority (GLA)The GLA commissioned IFF Research to conduct an independent evaluation of the first year of AEB delivery after delegation of the AEB to the Mayor in 2019. The evaluation findings were “largely very positive”, with IFF concluding that “the delegation of the AEB has worked effectively in its first year, for the majority of providers who receive funding from it“. - Updated 3 years ago
Higher Level Skills in London
Greater London Authority (GLA)This research, commissioned by the GLA and undertaken by RCU, establishes a stronger evidence base regarding the place and value of higher level skills (courses, apprenticeships, and qualifications at levels 4 and 5) in London. The research highlighted the small, uneven and unstable nature of provision at Levels 4 and 5. Across the capital, there are few examples of centres with large numbers or dedicated specialisms at these leve... - Updated 3 years ago
Green Skills Adult Education Provision in London
Greater London Authority (GLA)The GLA commissioned independent research into the green skills which are expected to grow in demand as London moves to net zero. It uses GLA Economics’ Identifying Green Occupations to identify green skills currently being funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB), along with relevant Level 4 and 5 qualifications and apprenticeship data. The report includes interviews with employers and providers which capture some of key chall... - Created 4 years ago
Adult learning polling
GLA Opinion ResearchThe GLA undertook online polling to explore Londoner’s experiences and views on adult learning. The survey was carried out by YouGov for the GLA between 12th – 15th October 2020, with a response of 1,052 London residents aged 18+. The figures were weighted to be representative of all London adults.