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2 August 2023
The future of work: protected characteristics in a changing workplace
The EHRC has commissioned L&W to conduct research into the major drivers of changes in the world of work. This report looks at the impact of three long-term British labour market trends on people with certain protected characteristics.
28 July 2023
Skills accelerator pilot evaluation
L&W, in partnership with IFF Research, evaluated the Skills Accelerator pilot on behalf of the Department of Education, incorporating the local skills improvement plan (LSIP) trailblazers and strategic development fund (SDF).
8 June 2023
Young adult carers and the 21 hour rule
This policy briefing calls for young adult carers to be exempt from a rule in the benefit system which means that they cannot claim Carer’s Allowance if they study for more than 21 hours per week.
5 June 2023
We still care
Following the conclusion of Move On Up, a six-year housing pilot between Commonweal Housing and Quaker Social Action, this report warns that unpaid carers aged 16-25 face potential homelessness unless their housing needs are urgently met with policy.
25 May 2023
Manufacturing Excellence
This report, commissioned by WorldSkills UK, explores how young people can acquire the world-class skills the UK needs to become a global leader in advanced manufacturing.
12 May 2023
Time to learn
People invest £7.3 billion a year and £55 billion worth of time in learning. This is more than the Government and employers invest in learning and skills, but there are stark inequalities between groups. This report provides the most detailed snapshot seen of which groups of adults are investing in learning, and how much, and lays bare stark inequalities in learning.
9 May 2023
National Skills Fund: Free Courses for Jobs
This research, undertaken by Learning and Work Institute on behalf of the Department for Education, sought to understand how adults can be effectively engaged in the National Skills Fund Free Courses for Jobs offer.
9 May 2023
Cost barriers to learning at Level 3
This research, carried out on behalf of the Department for Education, provides evidence on cost barriers and potential solutions to increasing adult participation in learning to Level 3.
9 May 2023
Effective practice in English and maths for adult learners in London
This report, commissioned by the GLA, seeks to better understand these barriers and recommends how providers can better reach more Londoners, ensure achievement and progression in English and maths, and deliver improved outcomes for learners.
21 April 2023
Health-led Trials Impact Evaluation Reports
These reports contain the detailed findings and analysis for the Health-led Trials, a large-scale randomised-controlled trial testing time-limited provision of Individual Placement and Support for people with health conditions in primary care.
