Focusing on the needs of learners in Further Education will be at the heart of a new National Union of Students (NUS) research project.  

Led by Sir Vince Cable, the project aims to ensure greater student engagement in current FE policy reforms such as the post-16 skills plan, area reviews and the Technical and Further Education Bill.

The project will involve visits to different FE providers right across the country, speaking to learners about the issues that matter to them most.

Outcomes of the research project will be available in Autumn 2017 with recommendations that will seek to benefit students, their communities and the economy.