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higher education
Labour Market Analysis of London’s Priority Sectors
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Updated about 1 year ago
Overview This page presents a labour market analysis related to the Mayor of London’s priority sectors, as identified in the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). Each report (found below) explores a different economic sector in detail by bringing together data from a wide range of sources.By offering insights into both current and historical trends, the analysis helps contextualise how each...
Work Experience and Contextual Admissions at London's Higher Education Institutions
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Added over 4 years ago
The GLA commissioned CFE Research to carry out qualitative research into: the provision of work experience and employability support for students at London’s Higher Education Institutions, particularly for those from under-represented groups. the use of contextual admissions to support the access and participation of Londoners from under-represented groups The research aims to identify good practice, to explore challenges and how...
Building on success: increasing higher education retention in London
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Updated over 4 years ago
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...
London’s post-16 trajectories
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Updated over 4 years ago
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...
Graduate outcomes in London
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Updated about 5 years ago
At the end of 2019 the Greater London Authority (GLA) commissioned the Social Market Foundation (SMF) to conduct research focusing on how the outcomes of graduates who have studied in London and those from London vary, by a range of different characteristics.This research uses a range of methods to gain insight into the outcomes of graduates who were domiciled in...