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A Qualitative Investigation into the First Year (Pilot) Implementation of the Adult Learning Grant
A Qualitative Investigation into the First Year (Pilot) Implementation of the Adult Learning Grant
In July 2003 the Government announced the introduction of the Adult Learning Grant
(ALG), as part of its Skills Strategy. The ALG pilot began in September 2003 in ten
areas across England and national roll-out is expected from 2005 onwards. The
ALG aims to support more adults in learning through the offer of a means-tested
monetary allowance. The allowance (up to £30 per week) is paid during term time
and is available to learners earning up to £19,000 (or up to £30,000 if the learner
lives with a partner in paid employment). The allowance is subject to strict eligibility
criteria and is targeted at full-time learners aged 19-30 years of age studying for their
first full level 2 or 3 qualification. The allowance is administered by one
administrative provider (Manchester City Council) and continued receipt is
dependent upon evidence of course attendance. This policy is being evaluated by a
consortium of organisations, led by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP),
and comprises both qualitative components and large scale longitudinal surveys of
learners in pilot and control areas. This report presents the findings from the first
qualitative component of the evaluation.
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