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Demography and
Lifelong Learning, by Stephen McNair
This is the first of the Inquiry’s thematic papers, published on 20
January 2009. It reviews the evidence on demographic change which
shows that the normal lifespan is increasing; the population is
ageing and becoming more diverse. Alongside this it identifies
globalisation, technological and social change as key factors
meaning that most people will experience, during their lifetime,
more change than any previous generation. It argues that if people
are to lead satisfying and productive lives, they will need to learn
throughout this extended lifespan, constantly building and
maintaining their employability, engagement with society and their
autonomy and identity capital.
Demography
and Adult Learning: a discussion paper for the NIACE Commission of
Inquiry
This is a thematic paper prepared to support the NIACE Commission of
Inquiry into a strategy for lifelong learning. It maps out the
demographic changes which are taking place in the UK, and makes some
suggestions about their implications for the future design of
lifelong learning. Respondents are invited to comment on this
draft - particularly on the implications of demographic change for
lifelong learning policy and practice, and on the accuracy and
completeness of this account of the issues.
Young
Adults
This paper provides an overview of key education and labour
market policies affecting young adults during the period 1997-2007.
The period has witnessed a plethora of policies and initiatives
designed to tackle youth unemployment, increase participation rates,
improve achievement and address the changing skills needs of the UK
labour market.
Written Evidence Submitted:
Follow the links below to read a selection of the written evidence submitted to the Inquiry in response to the call for evidence for this theme.
The
Inquiry into the Future
for Lifelong Learning 
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