Reports & briefings
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.
17 May 2022
Work Local impacts
This report, commissioned by LGA, explores the potential impact of improving skills and employment in different geographies and tailoring support to meet local needs.
2 May 2022
Raising the bar: Increasing employer investment in skills
Marking five years since the introduction of the Government’s apprenticeship levy, this report argues for a new ‘Super Skills Tax Credit’ to support levelling up.
11 March 2022
Social prescribing and adult education in London
Our report in partnership with Greater London Authority explores how social prescribing to adult education works, the challenges faced and ways to improve.
26 January 2022
Good jobs in Scotland
Our research on behalf of the Poverty and Inequality Commission in Scotland aims to inform the development of its advice and recommendations on how the Scottish Government can support the creation of more ‘good jobs’ and reduce in-work poverty.
13 December 2021
Working together: How learning and skills support can create an inclusive labour market in Northern Ireland
This report for Open College Network Northern Ireland looks at the twin challenges of limiting rises in long-term unemployment and cutting economic inactivity, which are at the heart of ensuring an inclusive labour market recovery in Northern Ireland.
8 November 2021
Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2021
It is 25 years since the first adult participation in learning survey. This year’s survey shows that 44% of adults have taken part in learning in the last three years, the first increase since 2015.
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.
