"This report and its associated annexes represent the main outputs of an extensive programme of both primary and secondary research undertaken between May and November 2006 by the independent consultants SQW, in collaboration with Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK), the Sector Skills Council for the lifelong learning sector. This research forms the first and foundation stage of the Sector Skills Agreement (SSA) process for the lifelong learning sector, the skills needs assessment." - Page 11