Accountability Agreement 2025 to 2026

Coventry City Council recognises the key role that adult learning has in supporting its residents. The Council’s Plan has 3 strategic priorities, and the Service works to support all 3:

1. Increasing the economic prosperity of the city and region

We support individuals who want to acquire skills that support their working lives. This can include those in need of new skills, people who are economically inactive or individuals new to Coventry who need help and support to work.

2. Improving outcomes and tackling inequalities within our communities

Our learning offers many opportunities for families and individuals to learn skills and behaviours which can support family cohesion and individuals to live healthier lives. Crucially, community learning provides mechanisms to reduce isolation, support recovery of mental health and support interaction.

This approach will support a wider approach as well as the health and independence of our communities.

3. Tackling the causes and consequences of climate change

As Coventry adapts to a Net Zero future and deals with the effects of Climate Change, the Adult Education Service can work with the Sustainability and Climate Change Team and Outdoor Education Service and external partner organisations to provide courses which can help individuals and families to navigate the changes and challenges which will impact on the world of work as well as our communities.