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  • Research and Reports 28 05 2025

    Lifelong learning and skills for longer lives

    Funded by Phoenix Insights, this research builds an evidence base on the employment-related impact of lifelong learning on individuals, employers and the wider economy.
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  • Channel 4, Make UK and the National Housing Federation join new campaign to “get the nation learning”

    A coalition of organisations including broadcaster Channel 4, manufacturers’ organisation Make UK, and the National Housing Federation have pledged to “get the nation learning” as a new report demonstrates that when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
  • Research and Reports 01 05 2025

    Learning the lessons

    ‘Learning the lessons’ is the third report produced as part of our Ambition Skills programme of work. It looks at the history of adult learning and skills, going back to the late 19th century, and lessons that can be learned.
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  • Skills inequalities are larger in the UK than in other countries and are holding back growth, new report warns

    New research from L&W finds the UK has larger gaps in workforce skills between different parts of the country than most other European countries.
  • Research and Reports 05 01 2025

    Worlds apart

    ‘Worlds apart’ is the second report produced as part of our Ambition Skills programme of work. It finds the UK has larger gaps in workforce skills between different parts of the country than most other European countries.
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  • Research and Reports 11 12 2024

    Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands

    This research for the West Midlands Combined Authority explored how adults can be supported to progress in English language learning and how strategic partnerships can contribute to improved outcomes for learners.
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  • Making the case for lifelong learning

    Emily Jones, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, shares plans to develop a campaign advocating for change to raise participation in lifelong learning, building on the 30-year foundations of Festival of Learning.
  • Lifelong learning is key to delivering the Government’s five missions

    As part of Lifelong Learning Week 2024, Dr Katerina Kolyva, CEO at the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), reflects on the benefits of lifelong learning and sets out how greater investment in FE and skills could break down barriers to opportunity.
  • Towards a collaborative approach to building a skilled workforce for tomorrow

    In this guest blog for Lifelong Learning Week 20204, Hannah Larsen, Policy Officer at British Chambers of Commerce, sets out how employers, government, learning providers and individuals can work together to meet skills needs in a changing economy.

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