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Adult and Lifelong LearningAdult and Lifelong Learning
Annie Merton
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What is NIACE?What is NIACE?
A national NGO with charitable status promoting, supporting, developing adult learning
“More, different and better” adult learning Over £20m turnover; over 200 staff;
Leicester based; operating 80 years Funded also by DfES, LSC and others, and
long history with Local Government
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And to the LGA….And to the LGA….
A Central Body grant aided under the Top Slice arrangements
An annual grant of just under £700K For:(1) influencing policy as it affects local
authority adult learning; (2) supporting, developing and improving local authority adult education; (3) working with local government on adult and lifelong learning matters
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Adult and lifelong learningAdult and lifelong learning- what it can do- what it can do
Develop individuals and families Encourage creativity and culture Strengthen communities and citizenship Enhance employability Build social capital
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Some current issues for local Some current issues for local authority adult educationauthority adult education
Government policy primarily about adult skills - re-prioritisation of the public subsidy
Proposed changes to LSC funding system, including increasing income through fees
Perceptions of its Quality, and its Value Who participates, who does not; who might Locus of leadership, re/Children’s Services Added value from Extended Schools ?
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Of interest to the LGA….? Of interest to the LGA….?
Developing joint LSC/LGA strategy for securing continued access to adult learning of choice by the less advantaged
Mapping contribution of adult learning to other local government policy agendas, e.g. public health; adult social care; sustainability etc.
Exploring/advising on incorporating adult learning within Community,Cultural and other Strategies