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Sexual orientation and gender identity research published
In August 2011, the Skills Funding Agency published research into sexual orientation and gender identity equality in adult learning. The research is intended to fill a knowledge gap in the sector as to how well the FE sector meets the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender learners, and also how the sexual orientation and gender identity of learners might inform the choices they make.
It shows that there is much to celebrate in adult learning, with the experience of respondents, including past, current and potential learners, being mostly positive. When asked to rate how welcoming their college or provider is, the average score given by respondents was over seven out of ten. However, there are recommendations for change from the research that should make significant improvements to creating a more equal and inclusive environment.
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