Impact of Changes in Provision on People with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities Post-19

Final Report

Dewson S, Tackey N D |   | Learning and Skills Council | Dec 2009

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This report presents the findings from a research study on the extent and impact of any changes in provision for adults in Further Education (FE) with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD).

  • The research meets a number of objectives:
  • To provide evidence of any changes, in the form of cuts or increases, in provision for adults aged 19+ with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in the full range of FE providers.
  • To evaluate and measure the impact of any changes on the experiences of adult learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in the FE system in the full range of providers.
  • To assess how providers are supporting the needs of adult learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
  • To assess how providers are ensuring the needs of staff teaching learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are being met.