Education

Research and data about education in London.

Graduate outcomes in London

Greater London Authority

Updated over 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…

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Graduate outcomes in London (March 2021).pdf

Social Market Foundation

The 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.

Building on success: increasing higher education retention in London

Greater London Authority

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…

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Building on success: increasing higher education retention in London

Social Market Foundation

The GLA commissioned the Social Market Foundation (SMF) to look at the reasons behind the non-continuation (drop-out) rate of undergraduates studying at London’s higher education institutions.

Work Experience and Contextual Admissions at London’s Higher Education Institutions

Work Experience and Contextual Admissions at London's Higher Education Institutions

Greater London Authority

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…

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Contextual admissions in London's higher education institutions

Work experience and employability support in London's higher education institutions

CFE Research

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; and the use of contextual admissions to support the access and participation of Londoners from under-represented groups.

Understanding the Impact of Covid-19 on Remote Learning in the FE sector in London

Greater London Authority

Added almost 2 years ago

Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, London's adult education sector saw a shift in its approach to teaching and learning, requiring a swift pivot to online delivery methods. In response, the Mayor launched a £9m Skills for Londoners Covid-19 Response Fund. This initiative aimed to bolster the capabilities of adult education providers, ensuring not only the continuation of skills…

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Remote Learning Report

Learning and Work Institute

The Greater London Authority (GLA) commissioned Learning and Work Institute (L&W) to carry out mixed-methods research into the experience of learners in adult education and the quality of adult education provision in London, post-pandemic. This report provides an understanding of the impact of the increased use of remote learning following shift to online delivery during the pandemic. This research explored recent trends in remote learning, learner and provider experiences and how policy and best practice can enhance remote learning in the city.