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Staying in work: policy overview

The Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) commissioned the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at ... Show more
The Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) commissioned the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at the Loughborough University to examine the concept of ‘employment sustainability’ in order to facilitate the design, assessment and evaluation of labour market policies. The research comprised three main elements: a literature review; qualitative interviews with key agents and policy actors; and an examination of existing data sets. This report seeks to help the development of policies designed to achieve the Government’s goal of employment sustainability. The sections of the report are: Defining employment sustainability; Measuring employment sustainability; Factors associated with employment sustainability; Issue in the design of policy; Policies to promote employment sustainability; Policy opportunities and limitations.
A more detailed report of this study is published in ‘Staying at work: thinking about a new policy agenda’ indexed at TD/TNC 67.433. Show less

Authors: Walker, Robert; Kellard, Karen

Corporate authors: Loughborough University. Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Career development; Labour market; Statistics ... [+] Show more
Career development loans: training providers survey

Career Development Loans (CDLs) are unsecured, deferred-repayment loans for vocational education and training cours ... Show more
Career Development Loans (CDLs) are unsecured, deferred-repayment loans for vocational education and training courses of between two weeks and two years in length. The aim of this research was to explore the views and attitudes towards CDLs among training providers, and in particular to assess the ways in which CDLs could be used more widely within specific groups of providers. It looked at a number of areas including the characteristics of different groups of training providers, whether training providers were involved, or not involved, in CDLs and their reasons for this, finding out more about training providers' experiences with CDLs, understanding more about types of course that training providers provide, exploring training providers' views on the funding of training via CDLs, exploring whether training providers promote sources of funding other than CDLs and examining training providers' future role in relation to CDLs. Show less

Authors: Wells, Chrissie; Alty, Jane; Skinner, Charles; Roome, Sarah

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Finance; Providers of education and training
National adult learning survey 1997

The National Adult Learning Survey (NALS) involved 5 653 interviews undertaken with a representative sample of adul ... Show more
The National Adult Learning Survey (NALS) involved 5 653 interviews undertaken with a representative sample of adults aged 16-69 in England and Wales in 1997. It collected information from respondents about taught learning and self-directed learning over the previous three years or since leaving continuous full-time education, whichever was the most recent. This report details the findings of the survey, including a profile of the respondents, analysis of key characteristics used in predicting participation in learning, information about the taught and non-taught learning, and a comparison of the attitudes of the learners and non-learners. A technical report on the methodology and development of the survey instruments, and the questionnaires used in the survey, are given in the appendices.
A summary of this report may be found at TD/TNC 62.661. Show less

Authors: Beinart, Sarah; Smith, Patten

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Evaluation; Lifelong learning; Adult and community education ... [+] Show more
The returns to academic, vocational and basic skills in Britain

This report contains a comprehensive analysis of the returns to a range of qualifications and to basic literacy and ... Show more
This report contains a comprehensive analysis of the returns to a range of qualifications and to basic literacy and numeracy skills in the UK. New information is provided on the returns to specific vocational qualifications which have not previously been addressed in the literature. The impact of each qualification held by an individual on their earnings is measured rather than only including the individual’s highest qualification. In addition, the analysis of the economic impact of basic literacy and numeracy skills is the first study of its kind in the UK. The first chapter provides a brief summary of the main results. Chapter two contains a literature review on the returns to academic and vocational qualifications and chapter three reviews the evidence on the returns to basic skills. Chapter four details the data sets used in the study. These are the National Child Development Study (NCDS), the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS), and the Labour Force Survey (LFS). Chapter five discusses methodological issues and chapters six and seven provide the results on returns to academic and vocational qualifications and to basic skills. Chapter eight provides brief conclusions and reinforces the fact that wage and employment returns, both to qualifications and to literacy and numeracy skills, are substantial. Overall, the results indicate higher returns to academic qualifications than to vocational qualifications. However, once account is taken of the time needed to acquire such qualifications, the returns to vocational qualifications appear far more promising.
A discussion paper by the authors on this area of research is indexed at TD/TNC 69.166. Show less

Authors: Dearden, Lorraine; McIntosh, Steven; Myck, Michal; Vignoles, Anna

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Skills Task Force research paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Literacy; Numeracy ... [+] Show more
The labour market relevance of TEC/CCTE activities

Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs) have come a long way. Since 1995 a number of TECs and Chambers of Commerce ... Show more
Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs) have come a long way. Since 1995 a number of TECs and Chambers of Commerce have undergone voluntary merger to form bodies called Chambers of Commerce, Training and Enterprise (CCTE). The findings of this report describe a growth in TEC/CCTE expertise in conducting labour market assessments and a greater diversity of approach in responding to different local circumstances and characteristics. In some respects, progress has not been positive. A range of issues that influence TEC/CCTE success in terms of labour market relevance and responsiveness are raised. From these issues, a number of key areas for development are identified and discussed. Show less

Authors: Embleton, John; Barry, John; Gordon, Alan; Parsons, David ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Evaluation; Labour market ... [+] Show more
Opportunity for all: skills for the new economy: initial response to the National Skills Task Force final report from the Secretary of State for Education and Employment

The National Skills Task Force was set up to ensure that Britain has the skills needed to ensure high levels of emp ... Show more
The National Skills Task Force was set up to ensure that Britain has the skills needed to ensure high levels of employment, be competitive in the global marketplace and provide opportunities for all. In this publication, the Secretary of State for Education and Employment acknowledges the work done by the members of the Task Force and reiterates his views on the importance of creating a learning society with a high degree of knowledge and skills. He stresses the value of knowledge capital and gives details of how the National Skills Agenda will operate. Case studies are presented, strategic plans discussed and new ways of creating excellence in vocational learning are outlined. He also reveals strategies for working with employers to boost skills and productivity, including details of a challenge fund to encourage small firms to work together and share resources. Finally, he asserts that 'learning and skills are the bedrock of social justice and economic prosperity' and that the Skills Agenda is there to ensure that it works for all.
Reports of the National Skills Task Force are indexed from TD/TNC 62.653 to TD/TNC 62.657. Show less

Authors: Blunkett, David

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: National Skills Task Force

Subjects: Qualifications; Lifelong learning; Globalisation ... [+] Show more
Young people in jobs without training

This study investigated the characteristics, circumstances, attitudes and employment details of 197 young people ag ... Show more
This study investigated the characteristics, circumstances, attitudes and employment details of 197 young people aged 16 and 17 who left school without qualifications at level 2, or above, and who are currently in work but not receiving any formal, structured training that would lead to a recognised qualification at that level. Little was known about the attitudes, circumstances or characteristics of this group. Given the objective of finding the range of opinions and circumstances of this group, a qualitative approach using face-to-face discussions was adopted. This study was commissioned to guide and inform policy making in this area. Show less

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Youth; Participation; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Measuring soft outcomes and distance travelled: a review of current practice

This report presents the findings from a study commissioned by the European Social Fund (ESF) to develop a model fo ... Show more
This report presents the findings from a study commissioned by the European Social Fund (ESF) to develop a model for measuring 'distance travelled' under ESF supported projects and to identify tools for measuring individual employability gains with a view to developing proposals for monitoring 'soft' indicators at the national level. A review of existing literature which incorporated a survey of ESF-funded projects provided the basis of the information which was then used to design and develop a model to measure 'distance travelled'. Definitions of the terms 'soft outcomes', 'soft indicators' and 'distance travelled' are given and a guide to assist projects and organisations understand and implement systems for recording soft outcomes and distance travelled is provided as an appendix. Show less

Authors: Dewson, Sara; Eccles, Jude; Tackey, Nii Djan; Jackson, Annabel

Corporate authors: Institute for Employment Studies (Great Britain) (IES) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Employment; Skills and knowledge; Research ... [+] Show more
The interaction of national and local employment policies: practice and outcomes

This is a study of the interaction between national employment policy and local employment policies. Eight case stu ... Show more
This is a study of the interaction between national employment policy and local employment policies. Eight case studies were selected and examined. Issues associated with national and local work are explored. The case studies suggested that attempts to integrate local and national policies did face some difficulties. The benefits, impacts and problems are discussed. The final section looks at the implications this raises for national policy development. Show less

Authors: Rodger, John; Burniston, Stephen; Lawless, Matthew

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Governance; Outcomes; Research ... [+] Show more
Pathways in adult learning

This report presents a follow-up to the 1997 National Adult Learning Survey (NALS). This was a baseline survey that ... Show more
This report presents a follow-up to the 1997 National Adult Learning Survey (NALS). This was a baseline survey that explored participation in a variety of adult learning experiences. With the increased participation in learning at postcompulsory stage and the variety of learning opportunities available, attention is now turning to learning paths. An analysis of learning paths can give a better understanding of how and why people learn and aid in understanding learning experience in parallel with employment change and other key life events. This report addresses these issues using a sub-sample of just under 1,000 NALS 97 respondents. See TD/TNC 63.07 for the 1997 National Adult Learning Survey and TD/TNC 62.661 for the summary of the 1997 National Adult Learning Survey (NALS). Show less

Authors: La Valle, Ivana; Finch, Steven

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Participation; Adult and community education; Outcomes ... [+] Show more