Research & Reports

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Research and Reports

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02 11 2020

Learning through lockdown

The 2020 Adult Participation in Learning Survey explores people’s experiences of learning since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic and the national lockdown introduced on 23 March 2020.

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  • Research and Reports 13 07 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.
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  • Research and Reports 07 07 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.
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  • Research and Reports 02 07 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.
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  • Projects 23 06 2021

    The Skills Imperative 2035: Essential skills for tomorrow’s workforce

    Learning and Work Institute will be part of a new project with the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) and other partners, identifying the future of essential employment skills in our changing labour market.
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  • Research and Reports 02 06 2021

    Paved with gold? Views on job quality in the capital

    This paper looks at the priorities for employment in London, exploring Londoner’s views on work and what their priorities are for the Mayor of London over the next three years.
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  • Research and Reports 27 05 2021

    Disability Employment: from pandemic to recovery

    Our research with Black Stork Charity looks at the impact of the pandemic on the employment, pay and finances of disabled people.
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  • Research and Reports 20 05 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.
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  • Research and Reports 19 05 2021

    Building Strong Foundations: Supporting low-skilled employees and new starters to succeed in the workforce

    Working from home presents a new set of challenges for employees and managers alike. Our new research with the Chartered Management Institute looks at the role of managers in supporting low-skilled workers to thrive in their new workplaces and roles
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  • Research and Reports 05 05 2021

    Working Capital: Final Evaluation Report

    This report evaluates the performance of a pilot programme of integrated employment and health support for disabled people and those with health conditions in central London, and sets out the lessons for future similar provision.
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  • Research and Reports 30 03 2021

    Facing the future - employment prospects for young people after Coronavirus

    A new report released today from The Prince’s Trust and the Learning and Work Institute warns that young people will increasingly bear the brunt of the unemployment crisis, at a growing cost to the UK economy.
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  • Research and Reports 23 03 2021

    One year on

    The pandemic led to a sharp rise in unemployment with groups like young people harder hit. The Government’s actions are welcome, but it should go further to tackle unemployment, increase employment, and support incomes.
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  • Research and Reports 22 03 2021

    Disconnected? Exploring the digital skills gap

    This report explores digital skills and the future of the labour market in the UK. It explores the perspectives of employers in terms of demand for skills and the digital skills gap, as well as young people's perspective on digital skills.
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