Learners
This page contains details of some of our policies aimed at learners. Learners are at the heart of the further education (FE) and skills system. We cannot grow as a nation without a skilled workforce. Students cannot reach their potential without good skills. Fairness and shared responsibility underpin our strategy for investing in FE and skills. We will prioritise available grant funding on learning for young adults, those who need English and Maths skills, and those seeking work. We are introducing a system of FE loans, which shifts more of the responsibility for investing to individuals, and maintains support for adults to learn at advanced and higher levels.
If you want to read more, see section 1 of our FE reform plan, New Challenges, New Chances (PDF, 3.7 Mb) .
