Research and Statistics

This page contains details of research reports and surveys related to further education and skills.

Latest Research Reports

• Employer investment in apprenticeships and workplace learning: the fifth net benefits of training to employers study (PDF, 1.4 Mb) 
• Evaluation of apprenticeships: employers (PDF, 900 Kb) 
• Evaluation of apprenticeships: learners (PDF, 1.1 Mb) 
• The impact of investment in intangible assets on productivity spillovers (PDF, 1.4 Mb) 
• The impact of investment in intangible assets on productivity spillovers: summary document (PDF, 185 Kb) 
• Estimating the impact of training on productivity using firm-level data (PDF, 5.2 Mb) 
• Assessing the deadweight loss associated with public investment in education and skills (PDF, 1.8 Mb) 
• Attitudes to further education loans (PDF, 430 Kb) , see also the Attitudes to further education loans presentation (PPT, 80 Kb) 
• Evaluation of FE Teachers' Qualifications (England) Regulations 2007 (PDF, 824 Kb) 
• Apprenticeship pay survey 2011 (PDF, 1.0 Mb) 
• Research to assess preparation for and changes arising from the new FE reforms and skills policies: summary document (PDF, 138 Kb) 
• 2011 Skills for Life survey: headline findings (PDF, 285 Kb) 
• Review of research and evaluation on improving adult literacy and numeracy skills (PDF, 957 Kb) 
• Informing choice in post-16 education and learning (PDF, 963 Kb) 
• Returns to intermediate and low level vocational qualifications (PDF, 2.3 Mb) 
• Evaluation of Leadership and Management Advisory Service (PDF, 611 Kb)  
• Evaluation of National Skills Academies (PDF, 442 Kb) 
• Evaluation of the National Skills Academies: synthesis report (PDF, 106 Kb) 

 

Statistical First Releases

BIS publishes regular Statistical First Releases (SFR) which show the latest information on learner participation and achievement in Skills Funding Agency/Young People’s Learning Agency funded Further Education, Apprenticeships, Train to Gain and Adult and Community Learning. These releases are usually published four times per year in January, March, June and October.

The current SFR can he found here here.

An archive of previous SFR reports is available.

 

National Learner Satisfaction Survey

A series of research papers on national learning, stemming from the National Learner Satisfaction Survey 2010. 

• URN 11/708: NLSS Highlights 2009 (PDF, 330 Kb) 
• URN 11/709: NLSS Adults in FE apprenticeships (PDF, 343 Kb) 
• URN 11/710: NLSS Apprentices report (PDF, 329 Kb) 
• URN 11/711: NLSS FE system research study (PDF, 374 Kb) 
• URN 11/712: NLSS FE learners with learning difficulties or disabilities (PDF, 327 Kb) 
• URN 11/713: NLSS other learner responsive and community development learning (PDF, 379 Kb) 
• URN 11/714: NLSS Pre-employment training (PDF, 242 Kb) 
• URN 11/715: NLSS Technical report (PDF, 359 Kb) 
• URN 11/716: NLSS Young people in FE apprenticeships (PDF, 336 Kb)  

 

The International Survey of Adult Skills

The International Survey of Adult Skills is an international survey being conducted in countries around the world, including the United States, Japan and many countries across Europe, to establish the range of skills that adults are using in their daily lives. Click here for further information.

 

PQQ: BIS Research and Evaluation Framework Agreement

PQQ available for possible acceptance to the BIS Research and Evaluation Framework Agreement 2011. Available for completion until 5 August at 16.00. Please log into the BIS Bravo portal to register and complete the process. Note: All contractors already registered on Bravo through the Skills Funding Agency procurement route DO NOT need to register again.

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