Ann Hodgson|Sheila Edward|Margaret Gregson
Riding the waves of policy? The case of basic skills in adult and community learning in England
University of London|University of London|University of Sunderland
paper draws data secondary sources indepth interviews explore question impact policy teaching learning assessment inclusion adult community learning acl skills life sfl provision particular focuses governments use five policysteering mechanismsfunding inspection planning targets policy initiatives case sfl design study allows us use evidence four sets interviews teachers learners managers acl eight sites learning four london four north east period 26 months considerable policy turbulence argue first symbiotic relationship acl sfl provision second combined effects targets funding powerful effects tutor manager actions inspection planning tutors managers professional values also important role shaping teaching literacy numeracy acl sites conclude suggesting professionals local level allowed play greater role sfl policymaking ensure effective policy practice