The NEET Diagnosis is Shocking, it’s Time for Action not Rhetoric
Britain’s NEET crisis is no longer a warning sign; it is a structural failure. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures (Jan-March 2026) estimate…
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning, a form of self-initiated education centred on personal development, is the voluntary commitment to continuous learning throughout one’s life.
But why are adult apprenticeships more crucial than ever in the context of lifelong learning? This week serves as a reminder that education is not exclusive to the young. From October 17th to 23rd, Adult Learners’ Week encourages individuals to explore their passions and sustain their learning journeys.
This time of the year is synonymous with education, as students in the UK recently returned to school, college, or university, possibly venturing into new courses and subjects.
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How can we make lifelong learning effective for different regions? As part of the Queen’s Speech, the Government announced plans for a Higher Education Bill, intending to introduce the lifelong loan entitlement (LLE). This LLE offers individuals a loan equivalent to four years of post-18 education for flexible study at both further and higher education providers.
While pitched as a tool to enhance the skills system, little is known about how the LLE will practically function. A consultation seeking opinions on the scope and scale of the LLE concluded on Friday, May 6th.
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So, how do we build an education system with lifelong learning at its core? Lifelong learning and adult education are more crucial than ever, playing a pivotal role in the economic recovery post-pandemic. This recovery, shaped by recent challenges and the evolving labour market due to disrupters like AI and the race to Net Zero, necessitates a continuous update of skills.
Given that individuals entering the workforce today are likely to work for fifty years, we must ensure mechanisms are in place for people of all ages and regions to learn, train, and stay employable throughout their lives.
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CITB announces support for employer-led construction training project aimed at prison-leavers in Scotland
The programme, in collaboration with Amey Ltd and Scottish Prison Services (SPS), has received award nominations for its impact following its successful pilot at HMP Inverness The Construction Industry…
Created With Care: How young adult carers shaped Learning and Work Institute’s new toolkit for FE Colleges in Wales.
Across Wales, thousands of young people are balancing their education with a huge responsibility outside of college: caring for a parent, sibling, grandparent or someone…
Teacher confidence in AI grows, but call for more training to prepare students, new report says
New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, suggests that UK teachers’ confidence in using AI and their belief in the positive…
Walbrook Institute London receives British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has accredited Walbrook’s online MSc Psychology degree from now on successful graduates will be eligible for the first step to…
CITB supports over 30,000 learners in with its Apprenticeship grants in the 2025-26 Financial Year
The new figures reveal that over the same period, more than 10,000 employers were supported – of which over 9,000 are SMEs The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its Financial Year (FY) 2025-26…
AI literacy lessons, a virtual scavenger hunt, and a Traitors-style team challenge – discover how UK employers are marking Learning at Work Week 2026
Learning at Work Week (18-24 May) is a unique annual event that aims to put a spotlight on the importance of continual learning and development. This year’s…
Determined Mum wins national learner award after returning to education
AN inspirational mother who returned to education after nearly a decade in the UK has been named one of Wales’s top adult learners. Maryam Avazzadeh…
Imperial Reimagines Education With New Lifelong Learning Initiative
Imperial has launched Imperial Lifelong Learning, a university-wide initiative that translates the university’s world-leading research into real-world capability for individuals, organisations and society, extending the impact…
Neurodiversity at Work: Stop Taking Formula One Talent to Tesco
There is a persistent and costly misunderstanding at the heart of workforce design in Further Education. We continue to measure people against roles that were…
