Motivating learners and the development of post-16 funding policy in England

1. Jon Gamble, Group Programme Manager, Adult Programmes, LSC National Office Motivating learners and the development of post-16 funding policy in England FERA conference 24 January 2003

2. The LSC remit letter ‘Learning encourages people to develop as active citizens and to play a full part in their local community. It strengthens families, builds stronger neighbourhoods, helps older people to stay healthy and active, and encourages independence for all by opening up new opportunities – including the chance to explore art, music and literature. And what was available only to the few can, in this new millennium, be enjoyed and taken advantage of by the many.’

3. Skills for Life ‘at least a third of unemployed people, for example, have literacy skills at no more than Level 1… and over a third of people with poor literacy and numeracy are in receipt of social security benefits compared with fewer than one in ten of those with better skills… those working in low-skilled occupations have much lower literacy and numeracy levels. Weak literacy and numeracy skills are also closely associated with other factors, including homelessness or living in disadvantaged communities. Our strategy must address these groups as a matter of priority.’

4. LSC targets for achievement of young people

5. LSC target for participation of young people

6. LSC target for achievement of adults

7. LSC corporate targets – a summary 2000 position Targets for 2004 • 80% of 16-18 year olds 75% Participation • Target for adults to be set 75% • 85% at Level 2 by age 19 Achievement of Young People 51% • 55% at Level 3 by age 19 Achievement of Adults • Target for level 2 to be set 47% • 52% of adults at Level 3 • 750,000 adults Improve Basic Skills Raise Quality and Effectiveness • Baselines and targets

8. Perceived benefits of taught learning Source: National Adult Learning Survey 2001

9. Top ten obstacles to learning for non-learners Source: National Adult Learning Survey 2001

10. Who influences people in 1996 and 2001 % saying they are influenced on social and environmental issues by... Source: Future Foundation, NVision

11. Short courses Enhanced funding for basic skills Disadvantage uplift Unitisation Additional learner support LSC policy relating to motivating new learners Workplace learning Fee remission Adult and community learning ‘First rung’ provision Distance learning Quality improvement strategy

12. Why aim to Widen Participation and motivate more learners? What motivates learners? – a complex story • who learns already? • what motivates them? • what puts them off? Motivating learners and providers of learning The development of post-16 funding policy in England

13. Why aim to Widen Participation and motivate more learners?

14. What motivates learners? – a complex story- who learns already?- what motivates them? - what puts them off?

15. Motivating learners and providers of learning - The development of post-16 funding policy in England

16. Jon Gamble, Group Programme Manager, Adult Programmes, LSC National Office Motivating learners and the development of post-16 funding policy in England FERA conference 24 January 2003