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Response to Spending Review on 25 November

Stephen Evans, chief executive of Learning and Work Institute responds to the latest Spending Review
Invest £5 billion in urgent plan to tackle coronavirus employment crisis

The government has been called on to urgently invest in back-to-work support to tackle the stark employment crisis caused by the impact of coronavirus.
Lessons from learning through lockdown

Over the first lockdown, 22 million adults across the UK took the opportunity to engage in some form of learning to further their skills and education.
Labour market analysis | November 2020

Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 10 November.
The future of technology in skills provision coaching capability

Between the start of the March lockdown and September, the number of people claiming benefits rose 120% to 2.7 million. There are worries many more jobs will be lost before the UK economy recovers.
Rethink cut to Union Learning Fund and work with unions to level up skills after coronavirus

The government has been urged to rethink the planned cut to the Union Learning Fund, and work with trade unions to re-train and upskill after the coronavirus crisis.
Upskilling for the recovery

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers is among those who define lifelong learning as being from cradle to grave and you will find our independent training provider members very involved in delivering learning provision at all stages of the cycle.
Lockdown learners: Could the pandemic lead to a shift in adult participation in learning?

The coronavirus pandemic may have increased the value adults place on learning, for work and their wider lives, writes Emily Jones.
How to create part-time apprenticeships – and why you should

As we enter this year’s Lifelong Learning Week, we should recognise that what this event stands for is more relevant than ever.
Inspiring Festival of Learning award winners showcase the power of learning to transform lives

Learning and Work Institute has announced its Festival of Learning award winners for 2020. The 12 winners, revealed at an online awards ceremony, include inspiring stories of adult learners, as well as outstanding adult learning provision, tutors and employers.
The role of colleges in supporting lifelong learning

Working with colleges now, I worry deeply about the impact that a decade of funding cuts has had on the range and scale of opportunities that they can offer for adults.
Why we’re celebrating the first Lifelong Learning Week

This year has been a demonstration of the importance of adult education, says Stephen Evans as he introduces the first ever lifelong learning week.

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News & Policy

Response to Spending Review on 25 November

Invest £5 billion in urgent plan to tackle coronavirus employment crisis

Lessons from learning through lockdown

Labour market analysis | November 2020

The future of technology in skills provision coaching capability

Rethink cut to Union Learning Fund and work with unions to level up skills after coronavirus

Upskilling for the recovery

Lockdown learners: Could the pandemic lead to a shift in adult participation in learning?

How to create part-time apprenticeships – and why you should

Inspiring Festival of Learning award winners showcase the power of learning to transform lives

The role of colleges in supporting lifelong learning

Why we’re celebrating the first Lifelong Learning Week