Level 3 Skills - Challenge for the South West: Research Briefs

Duration: 05 September 2006 to 17 October 2006 

For each learning theme, SLIM will produce a number of Research Briefs which present the main findings from the relevant literature, identify key data and links, and summarize the main ideas generated by the online discussions and workshops. In a short and concise format, they draw our research together into an easily digestible form and clearly indicate the direction and evolution of the current theme topic.

Research briefs are listed below. Please select the title to view the brief.

Policy Review - 13 October 2006
This Working Paper begins with a review of the policy priorities set out by the government in relation to Level 3 skills and a brief exploration of some contextual issues.

A data review - 12 October 2006
This working paper takes a look at the current research and data available on Level 3 skills in the South West.

Background - 12 October 2006
Provides a background to the Review of Level 3 Skills in the South West