news & numbers from the adult learning sector.

The article presents an update on the adult learning sector in Great Britain as of December 2011. The paper "The Further Education and Skills System Reform Plan: Building a World Class Skills System" has been published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in response to the further education reform consultation "New Challenges, New Chances." A delay to higher education institution (HEI) reforms has been recommended by the Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee.