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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 6 weeks ago
Pathways to Work: How Work, Health and Skills Services need to work Together to Transform LivesThere’s a couple of things going on in the Pathways to Work Green Paper. Firstly, the Government is worried about the rising costs of disability benefits (which support people with the extra costs of having a…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 8 weeks ago
Three tests for the Government’s health and disability benefit Green PaperThe Government’s upcoming health and disability benefit Green Paper will be controversial, with expected cuts to eligibility for and generosity of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which supports people with…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 2 months ago
Reforming the ‘benefit trap’ to offer more support to disabled people could help half a million more people into work by 2035The benefit system is trapping 3.5 million people on sickness benefits – many of whom want to work – in a dead end of too little support, a new report has found. Doubling the help available could help an extra…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 2 months ago
Celebrating the Impact of Outstanding Educators in WalesExceptional tutors from across Wales have been presented with an Inspire! Award, in recognition of their dedication to helping adults return to education and overcome barriers to learning. An awards ceremony…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 2 months ago
Apprenticeships and the Plan to Get Britain Working – More Details Needed, Please!Corin Egglestone discusses the current state of Britain’s apprenticeship system and the government’s recent reforms as National Apprenticeship Week begins. While apprenticeships remain a vital pathway to…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 4 months ago
Engage with younger workers to avoid physical and mental health risks of working from home, employers warnedNew research finds that hybrid working has the potential to make jobs healthier and more accessible, and that almost half of people would only consider jobs that allow them to work at home some of the…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 4 months ago
What the OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills Means for Essential SkillsAccording to the latest OECD survey, the progress in developing essential skills in England is mixed. While young people’s skills have improved, 8.5 million adults still need support. Alex calls for government,…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 5 months ago
Get Britain Working: Local Solutions to a National ChallengeAfter much anticipation, the Government has released the Get Britain Working White Paper. The White Paper, along with the Employment Rights Bill, sets out the Government’s plan to reduce economic inactivity and…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 6 months ago
Making the case for lifelong learningEmily Jones, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, shares plans to develop a campaign advocating for change to raise participation in lifelong learning, building on the 30-year foundations of Festival…
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Learning and Work Institute posted a new post. 6 months ago
The Princess Royal Hears the Challenges Faced by Young Adult Carers in Education and EmploymentA group of young adult carers have been introduced to The Princess Royal, at a special event dedicated to their experiences in education and employment. Her Royal Highness is the Patron of Learning and…
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