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<p>The independent panel’s report forms an important step in the government’s Review
of Post-18 Education and Funding. The government will consider the panel’s recommendations
carefully and engage with stakeholders before concluding the review at the Spending
Review.</p><p> </p><p>The Adult Education Budget aims to provide adults with the skills
and learning that they need to equip them for work, an apprenticeship or other learning.
It enables flexible tailored programmes, which may or may not require a qualification,
to be made available to help eligible adults to undertake in learning programmes,
build their confidence and enhance their wellbeing. This includes community learning
and funding to help learners overcome barriers to learning, such as financial hardship
or learning difficulties or disabilities. The department is considering adult skills
more widely in preparation for the upcoming Spending Review.</p><p> </p>
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