Themes

Demography and social structure

The views represented here are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Commission

Call for evidence on adult learning and demographic change
Closing date for evidence was 18 December 2007.

Papers presented at Thematic Seminar

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.