The Adult Skills Fund in London

The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) funds education and training for adults aged 19 and above, with a focus on ensuring adults have the skills to find work and contribute to local economic  development. It was previously known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which was first delegated to the Greater London Authority (GLA) from the 2019-2020 academic year.

This paper sets out how the GLA governs, delivers and evaluates the ASF, as well as calls for further devolution of powers around this area. It also details how the GLA is accountable to the Government for, and how the London Assembly scrutinises, the ASF in London.