We’re lagging other countries on skills. We must do better.
The next government needs to set us on the right path for prosperity and fairness as we head toward the 2030s. Learning and Work Institute’s…
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Cuts to skills funding hit poorest areas hardest and put £20 billion of economic growth at risk
Millions of lost opportunities to improve qualifications are holding back economic growth and creating a “great skills divide” as a result of cuts to skills…
Invest in employment and skills to restart the engines of growth
Stephen explains the UK’s engines of growth have stalled since 2008, resulting in lower average earnings and public services under strain. The Chancellor’s recent Budget…
Calling on nominations for the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards
Nominations are now open for the national Inspire! Adult Learning Awards. Organisers, Learning and Work Institute are looking for inspirational adult learners, community projects and…
Time for a £15 minimum wage?
With the minimum wage set to rise 9.8% on 1 April 2024, Stephen Evans asks: should the national minimum wage be raised further to support…
Funding for adult learning risks overlooking nine million adults without basic literacy or numeracy skills, briefing warns
Nine million adults in England lack essential literacy or numeracy skills and will continue to lose out without increased and targeted investment, a new briefing…
Helping the growing number of people out of work due to sickness and disability to find work
New report shows more support, not tougher sanctions, is needed to help the growing number of people out of work due to sickness and disability…
Entries open for the Inspire! Tutor Awards 2024 – nominate an inspirational tutor or mentor in Wales
Behind successful adult learners there are inspirational tutors and mentors committed to delivering lifelong learning, contributing to future generations, and empowering individuals and communities to…
Nominations open for adult learning awards 2024
From today, 10 November 2023, Learning and Work Institute (L&W) and the West Midlands Combined Authority are in search of people and organisations that have…
A Citizens’ Curriculum for Wales?
In his speech to the Adult Learning Conference in 2022, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Jeremy Miles MS committed to positioning Wales…