Statistical data set

Community learning

Information on community learning through skills for life qualifications by participation and achievements.

Community learning includes a range of community based and outreach learning opportunities, primarily managed and delivered by local authorities and general further education colleges designed to bring together adults (often of different ages and backgrounds).

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Community learning by type, region and equality and diversity: participation 2005/06 to 2018/19

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Community learning by type, region and equality and diversity: participation 2005/06 to 2017/18

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Community learning by type: participation and achievement 2010 to 2011 to 2017 to 2018 (August to January)

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Published 5 March 2014
Last updated 28 November 2019 + show all updates
  1. Added "Community learning by type, region and equality and diversity: participation 2005/06 to 2018/19" to the collection.

  2. Uploaded new community learning data to cover the 2017 to 2018 academic year.

  3. Added 'Community learning by type: participation and achievement 2010 to 2011 to 2017 to 2018 (August to January)'.

  4. New file entitled Community Learning by type, region and equality and diversity: participation 2005/06 to 2014/15 uploaded on 4 May 2016.

  5. New file entitled Community Learning by Gender, Age, Disability and Sector Subject Area: participation 2008/09 to 2013/14 uploaded on 21 May 2015.

  6. First published.