Research and Statistics
This page contains details of research reports and surveys related to further education and skills.
Latest Research Reports
Statistical First Releases
BIS publishes regular Statistical First Releases (SFR) which show the latest information on learner participation and achievement in Skills Funding Agency/Young People’s Learning Agency funded Further Education, Apprenticeships, Train to Gain and Adult and Community Learning. These releases are usually published four times per year in January, March, June and October.
The current SFR can he found here here.
An archive of previous SFR reports is available.
National Learner Satisfaction Survey
A series of research papers on national learning, stemming from the National Learner Satisfaction Survey 2010.
The International Survey of Adult Skills
The International Survey of Adult Skills is an international survey being conducted in countries around the world, including the United States, Japan and many countries across Europe, to establish the range of skills that adults are using in their daily lives. Click here for further information.
PQQ: BIS Research and Evaluation Framework Agreement
PQQ available for possible acceptance to the BIS Research and Evaluation Framework Agreement 2011. Available for completion until 5 August at 16.00. Please log into the BIS Bravo portal to register and complete the process. Note: All contractors already registered on Bravo through the Skills Funding Agency procurement route DO NOT need to register again.
