SKEIN Pilot Research

To ensure that SKEIN explores and develops best practice and innovation in the field of economic inclusion, part of the SKEIN budget was set aside for six “Pilots”. These Pilots are pieces of research and/or development focusing on aspects of the skills for economic inclusion programme in London and complementing the wider work of the SKEIN Project. Reports setting out the findings of completed Pilots are available below.

Employers of the Economically Excluded? - LVSC
A report on employment in small voluntary and community sector organisations working with London 's economically excluded.

London's Public Libraries as Community Hubs - LLDA & MLA London
A study of their role and potential.

Social Enterprise Skills for Inclusion - London Borough of Merton
A development project exploring the skills required for economically viable social enterprises.

What works for Entry Level Skills for Life learners? - NIACE & HTEN
Adult Literacy & Numeracy Provision in Hackney and Brent: A Comparative Study of Factors Enabling Progression

Staying Local, Going Global - NLTEN
A study of global perspectives of SKEIN members seeking to promote social and economic exclusion in London.

Language and Employment - Nick Melliss
How English is used in the workplace by people who speak languages other than English and whose English is not their first language.

If you would like a hard copy of any of these reports, then please email ianf@lvstc.org.uk