Reports & briefings
18 October 2024
Skills England: Building a joined-up, plugged-in skills system
Stephen Evans, chief executive at Learning and Work Institute, outlines steps that the Government should take to make Skills England successful.
17 October 2024
What support helps disabled people and people with health conditions move into sustainable work?
This research, commissioned by Health Equals, showcases effective practice and sets out recommendations to meet the social and economic imperative to help disabled people and people with long-term health conditions into work.
10 October 2024
Evaluation of Elevate pilot
Our evaluation of Elevate, on behalf of Centre for Ageing Better, aimed to explore the extent to which the pilot supported participants to find, or move closer to, sustained employment.
10 September 2024
The Rising Cost of Living and Access to Adult Education in London
This research, commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), explores the views of Londoners most affected by the rising costs of living towards adult education and skills training, and the impact on their learning.
29 August 2024
Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2023: Regional reports
Since 1996, L&W has been undertaking the Adult Participation in Learning Survey. These twelve reports take a closer look at levels of participation in learning in different regions and nations of the UK.
5 August 2024
Evaluation of Youth Employment Service North East
L&W carried out an independent evaluation of Youth Employment Service North East on behalf of Youth Futures Foundation.
1 July 2024
Aiming high: An 80% employment rate and how to deliver it
Stephen Evans, chief executive at Learning and Work Institute, makes the case for an 80% employment rate and how to achieve it.
28 June 2024
New Futures: Nation briefings
These four briefings explore lessons learned from our our New Futures pilots in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, funded by the Covid-19 Support Fund, and offer potential policy options to improve support for career changers.
28 June 2024
New Futures: Four nations policy recommendations
This report draws together insights from our New Futures pilot programme, funded by the Covid-19 Support Fund, and gives recommendations for governments of the four UK nations on how to support career change.
28 June 2024
New Futures pilots evaluation
This evaluation of our New Futures pilot programme, funded by the Covid-19 Support Fund, builds the evidence base for what works in supporting career change.
