• News 08 09 2025

  International Literacy Day 2025: (It’s still) time for action

  Marking International Literacy Day 2025, L&W Deputy Director Alex Stevenson reflects again on the state of play on adult literacy. Spoiler alert – the positives are harder to see.
• News 16 05 2025

  New expert group calls for strengthened resit policy and reversal of English and maths study requirement for adult apprentices

  A new coalition of teaching and policy experts, including L&W, is calling on the Government to aim for at least 90% of 19-year-olds to achieve Level 2 English and maths by 2030.
• Research and Reports 11 12 2024

  Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands

  This research for the West Midlands Combined Authority explored how adults can be supported to progress in English language learning and how strategic partnerships can contribute to improved outcomes for learners.

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• News 10 12 2024

  Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)

  Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) published on 10 December 2024.
• Research and Reports 16 11 2024

  Older people and essential skills

  This research for Age UK explores older adults’ (aged 50 and over) experiences of essential skills and what support is needed to help them improve their skills and thrive in later life.

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• Blog 14 11 2024

  Train, try, reflect: the importance of continuous improvement for maths and English teachers

  In this guest blog, Nathan Rogan, Senior Education Advisor, and Nicola Pearton, Education Advisor, from the Education and Training Foundation highlight the benefits of continuous professional development opportunities for maths and English teachers.
• Blog 05 09 2024

  International Literacy Day 2024: Time for action

  Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September 2024, Alex Stevenson, L&W Deputy Director, sets out why it's time for action on adult literacy.
• Projects 11 06 2024

  Multiply Randomised Controlled Trials and Quasi-Experimental Design

  L&W is seeking organisations to take part in Multiply Randomised Controlled Trials and help us test the effectiveness of approaches to improving adult numeracy.

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• Research and Reports 11 03 2024

  ESOL provision in the South East of England: Understanding local capacity

  Using funding from the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the South East Strategic Partnership for Migration (SESPM) engaged Learning and Work Institute to deliver an ESOL capacity building programme in the South East of England.

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