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23 October 2021
Fast forward? Where next for the labour market
There are around 900,000 fewer potential workers in the UK than if pre-pandemic trends had continued, finds a new report by Learning and Work Institute.
20 October 2021
The impact of moving employability training online
L&W was commission by EY Foundation to evaluate review the impact of the move to online delivery on different groups of young people and provide feedback on ‘what works’ to inform future delivery.
15 October 2021
Getting the basics right: The case for action on adult basic skills
Literacy, numeracy and digital skills are vital for life and work. This report makes the case for action on adult basic skills.
11 October 2021
Improving apprentice experience
On behalf of the Department for Education, Learning and Work Institute has produced four guides to support apprentices’ on-programme experience.
22 September 2021
Better Work Audit: Job quality in London over the last decade
The Better Work Audit builds on research on the quality of work in London. We examine public data on job quality in the capital, and how this compares to the UK trend.
16 September 2021
Focus on results: How a greater focus on outcomes could contribute to England’s learning and skills systems
Our new report, supported by Association of Colleges, looks at how other countries have embedded a focus on outcomes in further education and draws out potential lessons for England.
5 August 2021
What works for adult online learning: An evaluation of the CareerTech Challenge
Our new report with Nesta highlights what we've learned about supporting adults who are most vulnerable to workforce change, to upskill and retrain online.
13 July 2021
Migration and English Language Learning after Brexit
This report looks at the future for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learning in the content of new immigration policies, the recovery from coronavirus, and Adult Education Budget devolution.
7 July 2021
Learning at work: Employer investment in skills
Employers are major investors in learning and skills – investment that will be crucial for economic recovery. This report identifies falling employer investment in skills, stark inequalities with some groups and sectors missing out.
2 July 2021
Using labour market data to support adults to plan for their future careers: Experience from the CareerTech Challenge
The Career Tech Challenge looked at supporting the development of new solutions to help people find rewarding future careers. We’ve been conducting research with the finalists to explore the process of building data-driven solutions.
