Adult Learner Responsive Business Definition

DEFINITION

1. One of three demand-led funding models used to calculate funding by the LSC, the Adult Learner Responsive model covers learners on eligible provision who are aged 19 or over on the 31st august of the funding year in which they start a specific episode of learning.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

2. The scope of the adult learner responsive model is that which was previously branded as Further Education (FE) adult provision, including provision such as Skills for Life, Full Level 2 and Full Level 3 qualifications, as well as many other types of courses that may be studied on full-time or part-time basis in the day or evening. It also includes Foundation Learning Tier provision for adults.

3. The model excludes employer-based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) which are now included within the Employer Responsive Model. It also excludes Personal and Community Development Learning and offender learning provision, both of which have their own funding arrangements.

Last date modified: 7th November 2008