Influencing public policy

NIACE seeks to represent the interests of the UK's adult learners locally, nationally and internationally. This involves maintaining good working relationships with education providers, broadcasters, the press, government and politicians. Part of the Institute's advocacy work involves responses to documents and papers issued by other organisations, calls for evidence by various committees. commissions and enquiries.

The following table shows NIACE's responses to important Policy Documents together with other important papers published by NIACE:
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All Party Parliamentary Group for Further Education and Adult Education

Along with the Association of Colleges, NIACE provides the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Further Education and Adult Education, and regularly provides briefings for those seeking policy advice at all levels.

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NIACE and NAGCELL (the National Advisory Group for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning)

The National Advisory Group (NAGCELL) was established by the government in 1997 under the chairmanship of Professor Bob Fryer. Sometimes known as the Fryer Committee, the group's brief was to advise the Secretary of State for Education and Employment on matters concerning adult learning. NIACE's Director, Alan Tuckett was Vice Chair of the group.

Further information about NAGCELL

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