In preparation of the Lifelong Education Commission's first report, we are organising online Evidence Sessions to hear from experts on the field.

These Evidence Sessions will be run in a Select Committee format, with invited Experts providing their evidence and views and Commissioners asking follow-up questions.

The 6th July 2021 Evidence Session focussed on Funding and and how to create a more balanced, equitable and affordable funding system.

Experts:

Philip Augar
Jack Britton, IFS
Claire Callender, Birkbeck
David Hughes, Association of Colleges

Commissioners:

Chris Skidmore MP (Chair)
Diana Beech, London Higher
Andy Forbes, City of Bristol College

Joe Marshall, NCUB
Jonathan Simons, Public First