Theme 1: Expanding and Extending Adult Learning
1. Collect evidence on the current delivery of community-based adult learning, analyse and
evaluate how well needs are being identified and met, and how progression is being planned
in partnership.
2. Evaluate suitability of funding arrangements for adult learning, assessing how these
arrangements identify and meet demand, support progression, and the extent to which adult
learners are involved in decision making processes.
3. Undertake a review, with learners and practitioners, on the impact of ‘Welcoming Our
Learners: Scotland’s ESOL Strategy 2015-2020’ and ‘Adult Literacies in Scotland 2020’ to
produce recommendations on next steps for these specialisms within the context of the adult
learning strategy.
4. Increase access to, and support for, accredited learning for community-based adult learning.
5. Increase availability of, access to and support for, online learning options for adults.