The International Review Programme
comprises six literature reviews which were undertaken by the
National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) between
September 2009 and May 2010 for CfBT, with the purpose of informing
continuous improvements in the teaching and learning of adult basic
skills. The programme looks at how adults’ basic skills can be
improved through family, workbased and flexible learning. It also
looks at two specific components within basic skills: financial
capability and employability skills, and how the teaching and
learning of these specific components can be improved. The impacts
of developing basic skills are considered for individuals and
employers as well as for society as a whole.