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<p>The Government is supporting adults in England to develop the basic English, mathematics
and digital expertise they need for future employment. This is why we provide full
funding for adults to access a range of English and mathematics courses up to and
including GCSE and equivalent qualifications. We are introducing a similar right to
funding for specified Information and Communication Technology (ICT) courses.</p><p>
</p><p>The Skills for Life Survey, 2011, estimated the literacy, numeracy and ICT
knowledge of adults aged 16-64 in England, including estimates for regions and local
authorities. ICT knowledge was assessed against four component elements, including
word processing, emailing, spreadsheets and a multiple choice assessment of other
ICT expertise such as internet use. The estimates of the numbers and percentage of
the adult population with different levels for these components, for England, London,
and Newham are in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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