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Report calls for overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ occupational standards to keep pace with the UK’s Industrial Strategy

A new report from Learning and Work Institute warns that England’s occupational standards lack the agility to train up workers for the eight ‘growth-driving’ industries in the UK’s Industrial Strategy.
Research and Reports 17 09 2025

Development and use of occupational standards

Commissioned by Pearson, this report explores whether the current development and use of occupational standards are keeping pace with the changing needs of the economy.

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Responding to the Department for Education's announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges

Learning and Work Institute's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Department for Education's announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges.
Responding to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education

Learning and Work Institute's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education.
Research and Reports 28 05 2025

Lifelong learning and skills for longer lives

Funded by Phoenix Insights, this research builds an evidence base on the employment-related impact of lifelong learning on individuals, employers and the wider economy.

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Channel 4, Make UK and the National Housing Federation join new campaign to “get the nation learning”

A coalition of organisations including broadcaster Channel 4, manufacturers’ organisation Make UK, and the National Housing Federation have pledged to “get the nation learning” as a new report demonstrates that when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Getting the balance right: What the upcoming immigration White Paper needs to deliver to improve training for people in the UK

Elizabeth Gerard, L&W's deputy director, considers whether the upcoming White Paper, and changes to migration policy, can help to support the Government's wider objectives.
Research and Reports 01 05 2025

Learning the lessons

‘Learning the lessons’ is the third report produced as part of our Ambition Skills programme of work. It looks at the history of adult learning and skills, going back to the late 19th century, and lessons that can be learned.

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Spotlight on Aberdeen: A place-based approach to lifelong learning

In partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust, we’ve launched an innovative place-based collaboration to boost adult participation in learning across Aberdeen. This blog gives an update on our progress.

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