Research and Evaluation Plan

The LSC research and evaluation plan sets out the main areas of research interest under four key themes:

• productivity and competitiveness
• young people
• employability and social cohesion
• the further education system

These themes are closely aligned to the LSC's national priorities and will form the main area of focus over the next 12 months.

The LSC will also be carrying out a series of evaluations to look at the impact of policies, programmes and trials to inform future learning and skills policy.

The research and evaluation will also indirectly demonstrate the impact of the LSC's agenda for change programme and how the learning and skills system is transforming to meet the needs of learners and employers.