Key information
Request reference number: MGLA170225-0341
Date of response:
Summary of request
Request:
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the performance and success measures of the Free Courses for Jobs scheme in your area.
Please provide the following information for each academic year from 2021-22 to the most recent available data:
- The total number of individuals who enrolled in Free Courses for Jobs.
- The total number of individuals who completed their courses.
- The total number of individuals who progressed to further education, training, or apprenticeships following course completion.
- The total number of individuals who gained employment or career progression following course completion.
- Any internal or external evaluations or reports on the effectiveness of the scheme.
Response:
I can confirm that the GLA holds the information within scope of your request.
For points 1 & 2: Information for total numbers of individuals enrolled and completed their courses can be found using the link below:
- Academic Year 2021/22: GLA AEB 2021 - 2022 August - July R14 Data Tables London.xlsx (Please tab 17 NSF)
- Academic Year 2022/23: GLA AEB 2022 - 2023 August - July R14 Data Tables London.xlsx (Please tab 17 FCFJ)
- Academic Year 2023/24: GLA AEB 2023 - 2024 August - July R14 Data Tables London.xlsx (Please tab 17 FCFJ)
For points 3 & 4: Information for total numbers of individuals progressions to further education, training or apprenticeships and gained employment or career progression following completion, can be found using this link: London Learner Survey 2022/23 & AEB Data Publication 2023/24
For point 5: Internal or external evaluations or reports on the effectiveness of the scheme can be found using the following links: London Learner Survey - London Datastore & Measuring the impact of the Adult Education Budget | London City Hall
Points to Note:
- Free Courses for Jobs achievement rate cannot be calculated by dividing achievements figures by enrolments figures, this is because learners can complete their learning aim across multiple academic years.
- London Learner Survey results do not breakdown Free Courses for Jobs learners progressing to further education, training or apprenticeships and employment or career progressions separately. Level 3 results could be used as a proxy for analysis purpose.