Research and analysis

Evaluation of National Skills Academies

Results from a 2-year evaluation of National Skills Academies for the former Learning and Skills Council, now the Skills Funding Agency.

Documents

Evaluation of National Skills Academies: research paper

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Evaluation of the National Skills Academies: synthesis report

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Details

The research paper includes:

  • evidence on business plans and project reports for the round 1 National Skills Academies (NSAs)
  • interviews with NSAs and their stakeholders
  • case studies
  • qualitative research and surveys with employers and learners involved with NSAs

The synthesis report provides an overview of the paper.

Published 11 July 2011