This research aimed to provide a better understanding of learners’ experiences of adult English and maths courses in terms of skills gain, confidence and other life circumstances such as employment.Â
Learners attending English or maths Skills for Life funded courses were interviewed at 3 waves in their learning journey. These were:
at the start of the course
soon after the course ended
one year after the course ended
Each interview included tests developed for the study to assess learners’ reading and writing or numeracy skills. Findings from these interviews are included in the documents.
The technical report and local authority comparison report for this study are included.
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
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Adult learners of English and maths: longitudinal survey
This research aimed to provide a better understanding of learners’ experiences of adult English and maths courses in terms of skills gain, confidence and other life circumstances such as employment.Â
Learners attending English or maths Skills for Life funded courses were interviewed at 3 waves in their learning journey. These were:
Each interview included tests developed for the study to assess learners’ reading and writing or numeracy skills. Findings from these interviews are included in the documents.
The technical report and local authority comparison report for this study are included.
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