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Research Timescale
The Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning (WBL) was set up in 1999 and will conclude its activity in 2010.
Research
Our research explores the many benefits that learning brings to individuals and to society. It seeks to inform the funding, planning and practice of education at every stage of the lifecourse. We look at learning in its widest sense and its most precise: for individuals, their families, their communities and their country. We also use the full range of social science research methods, combining fieldwork interviews and quantitative data analysis, literature reviews and statistical tools.
Department for Children, Schools and Families
• The effects of adult learning on child attainment
• Non-cognitive skills and self regulation: a review of literature
• Influences and leverages on attainment
• Nurturing parenting capability
• Changes in wellbeing
Economic and Social Research Council
• Hampshire Research with Primary Schools (ESRC-funded)
CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training)
• Social benefits of vocational education and training for individuals
• Social benefits of vocational education and training for society
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
• Effects of Participation in Learning on Mental Health and Well-being of Older Adults in England
• Adult Learning, Neighbourhood Deprivation and Pupil Attainment at Key Stage 3
Housing Corporation, Scottish government and Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Housing and Life Chances: further longitudinal analysis