Getting the basics right

Alex Stevenson, Daniela Cabral, Jubair Ahmed, Sophie Hall, Stephen Evans

Basic skills – including literacy, numeracy, ESOL and digital skills – are key to supporting adults’ life chances. Participation in basic skills learning results in a range of positive personal and social outcomes for adult learners, including improved self-esteem and well-being, as well as supporting learners to access better quality work, including increased job satisfaction, pay and security.