Sector research and publications

The research reports linked to below have been conducted by organisations from across the further education (FE) and skills sector. Links to external websites open in a new window.

Resource Discovery Network

If you are looking for the best websites for study and research the Resource Discovery Network is a free national gateway to internet resources for the learning, teaching and research community

Excellence Gateway research area

This research area provides materials from many sources and links to relevant organisations. It is managed by LSIS on behalf of the sector and provides direct links to its publications.

Inside Evidence

Inside Evidence brings together relevant research and developments in teaching and learning to support practitioners, curriculum leaders, subject learning coaches, and senior leaders. As well as summaries of research reports, Inside Evidence also includes literature reviews by CUREE on issues of topical importance in the FE and skills sector.

Changing the NEET mindset: Achieving more effective transitions between education and work (PDF, 747 KB)

This Learning and Skills Network (LSN) research report into young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) seeks to develop a tighter focus on the diverse cohorts who make up this group.

Skills 2020 programme: Delivering skills for the future (PDF, 2.81 MB)

BAE Systems has published an integrated skills and education strategy based on a review by Cambridge University’s Institute for Manufacturing of the types of skills that it will need in the next decade.

IQER - supporting and enhancing the student learning experience 2010

The Integrated quality and enhancement review (IQER) provides information about supporting and enhancing the learning experience of students within further education colleges in England. Aimed at college staff and students, the key findings highlight good practice as well as areas for improvement.

National employer skills survey for England (NESS) 2009

The National Employer Skills Survey for England (NESS) 2009 report questioned 79,152 employers about their skills needs and recruitment practices during the height of last year's recession. The report found that most young people leave education well prepared for their first job, according to the survey by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.