Adult Education: Part-time Attendance

Baroness Rebuck Excerpts

Wednesday 9th March 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

We want people to be able to access higher and further education in whatever way they think is best; night schools are one way to do that. Therefore, in order to provide flexibility for people who want to do further studies, there should be a whole range of provision so that people from all backgrounds and ages can access the support that suits them best.

[Baroness Rebuck (Lab)]

My Lords—

[Baroness Sharp of Guildford (LD)]

My Lords—

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[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

I am afraid that I do not have those specific numbers to hand but I will be happy to try to find them and get back to my noble friend in writing.

[Baroness Rebuck]

Will the Minister comment on the Skills Funding Agency report, which found that there are now 1.3 million fewer adults in further education compared to 2010?