Adult Learners
The LSC funds a range of learning opportunities for adults. We are committed to ensuring that our investment is targeted on the skills challenges we face.
Our key priorities are improving adult basic skills and increasing Level 2 achievement rates for those individuals that have not already achieved this standard. We also support adults in their learning through the Adult Learning Grant and the provision of information and advice services.
You’ll find more information about the key LSC-funded initiatives for adults below.
The Adult Learning Grant can pay up to £30 a week to people aged at least 19 who are studying full-time (at least 12 hours per week) for their first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, to help with things like books and materials. Find out if you qualify by visiting the Adult Learning Grant website.
The nextstep information and advice service can help you get on the road to improving your career prospects by learning new skills, retraining or gaining new qualifications. Face-to-face services are available to anyone aged 20 or more who doesn’t yet have a Level 2 qualification - that’s five GCSEs at grades A* to C, or an NVQ Level 2. To find your local nextstep office click on the logo on the right.
The Get On campaign helps adults improve their reading, writing, language and maths. Call the Get On helpline on 0800 660 800 for information, or click on the Get On logo opposite.
learndirect offers impartial careers and learning advice and access to hundreds of courses. Call the learndirect advice line on 0800 100 900 or click on the logo to visit the website.
