Essential skills
23 March 2023
Evidence review: What works to improve adult basic skills?
Identifies the most effective approaches to developing adult basic skills and, where possible, their cost-effectiveness. A number of interlinked issues are also considered within the context of delivering basic skills programmes.
27 May 2022
Local learning: Place-based insight on what works to drive up essential skills participation
L&W has investigated innovative, place-based interventions in three areas where participation in essential skills learning declined the most to look at what works at a local level to engage learners in essential skills learning.
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.
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.
20 May 2021
Top tips for local employment and skills recovery
The Local Government Association commissioned Learning and Work Institute to develop ‘how to’ guides for local government focused on key topics for labour market recovery and renewal.
27 January 2021
A higher skills ambition for Northern Ireland: Skills for growth and social inclusion
This report makes the case for a higher ambition to address these skill deficits and improve Northern Ireland’s prospects into 2030.
30 December 2020
Unleashing talent: Levelling up opportunity for young people
The Youth Commission has explored how to improve education and employment opportunities for England’s six million young people, levelling up opportunity across the country. This final report sets out our proposed blueprint for change.
26 August 2020
Better basic skills: Better business
These resources were developed as part of a project, supported by the Department for Education, which focused on engaging employers with Adult Education Budget basic skills provision.
26 August 2020
Workplace basic skills case studies
These case studies, produced for the Department for Education, highlight features of effective practice in the delivery of basic skills - English, maths and digital – in the workplace.
26 June 2020
Volunteers, English language learners and conversation clubs
This project was designed to research and develop new resources for volunteers and organisations supporting adult English language learners. The resources were commissioned by MHCLG and developed in partnership with Learning Unlimited.
