SSA Stage 1

Stage 1: Assessment of current and future skills needs within the lifelong learning sector

The research formed the first and foundation stage of the SSA process for the lifelong learning sector - the skills needs assessment - and covered the following topics:

  • the profile of the sector
  • drivers of the demand for skills
  • the competitive position of the sector
  • the current skills profile, skills needs and priorities in the lifelong learning sector
  • future skills needs of the sector
  • future priorities of the sector.

Copies of the Stage 1 findings are available below:

Executive summaries
UK-wide Stage 1 Executive Summary
England Stage 1 Executive Summary
Northern Ireland Stage 1 Executive Summary
Scotland Stage 1 Executive Summary
Wales Stage 1 Executive Summary

Reports
UK-wide Stage 1 report
England Stage 1 report
Northern Ireland Stage 1 report
Scotland Stage 1 report
Wales Stage 1 report