Adult learning accountability agreement
Contents
- Purpose, mission and vision
- Adult learning service - Strategic priorities
- Local context – North and West Northamptonshire
- Adult learning commitments and priorities
- Approach to the development of the funding and accountability statement
- Contribution to national, regional and local priorities
- Corporation statement
- Appendix 1 – LSIP identified employability skills
Purpose, mission and vision
Purpose
This statement outlines how Northamptonshire Adult Learning Service (NALS) will provide opportunity of learning to support the local, regional and national priorities for skills development. It is developed in response to Accountability Agreements for 25-26 guidance published by the Department for Education increasing the accountability of Further Education Providers to respond to current and future skills demand. The plan considers how the service will support local, regional and national needs including how we aim to contribute to priorities outlined in the local skills improvement plan (LSIP), being led by employer representative bodies (ERBs). In addition, the statement reflects the Skills for Jobs agenda including the national skills priorities as set out in the guidance considering the Skills England report and the Industrial strategy. The statement is written to complement the Adult Learning Service Strategic Plan (2023 – 2027).
To provide high quality learning opportunities for adults and young people across Northamptonshire to improve skills and wellbeing for themselves, their families and their communities.
Every adult and young person in Northamptonshire has the opportunity to gain the skills they need to progress in the world of work, support their children to have the best start in life and improve their own confidence and wellbeing. We recognise that a wide range of learning opportunities, that reflect and respond to a diverse range of community needs, can increase economic prosperity, improve health, reduce dependence and empower communities.Our vision
Last updated 14 October 2025