Recommendation 5

Adults need clear and impartial advice and support on learning and funding. The National Careers Service is limited and overly centralised, particularly given the extent to which ASALL provision is now devolved. A far more proactive approach to promoting and communicating statutory entitlements and local offers is needed. 38% of adults have not participated in any learning since leaving full-time education— simply waiting and hoping that this group will decide to engage with the National Careers Service is clearly not the basis of an effective strategy.