Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 66
66
Declining adult education funding threatens efforts to upskill workforce and achieve social goals
Conclusion
Funding for adult education and skills has declined sharply since the early 2000s, particularly in classroom-based learning. The Government’s reduction in adult education funding for 2025–26 will further undermine efforts to upskill the existing workforce and to support those who are out of work or struggling to progress. Reduced investment in adult education threatens the Government’s broader social and economic goals on employment, health and digital inclusion. (Conclusion, Paragraph 243)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗