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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal meets London learners at an event for adults’ access to essential skills learning

On Wednesday 3 December, Learning and Work Institute was delighted to welcome their patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to an event in London about essential skills for learning and life, like literacy, numeracy and digital.
International Literacy Day 2025: (It’s still) time for action

Marking International Literacy Day 2025, L&W Deputy Director Alex Stevenson reflects again on the state of play on adult literacy. Spoiler alert – the positives are harder to see.
New expert group calls for strengthened resit policy and reversal of English and maths study requirement for adult apprentices

A new coalition of teaching and policy experts, including L&W, is calling on the Government to aim for at least 90% of 19-year-olds to achieve Level 2 English and maths by 2030.
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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Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)

Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) published on 10 December 2024.
Research and Reports 16 11 2024

Older people and essential skills

This research for Age UK explores older adults’ (aged 50 and over) experiences of essential skills and what support is needed to help them improve their skills and thrive in later life.

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Train, try, reflect: the importance of continuous improvement for maths and English teachers

In this guest blog, Nathan Rogan, Senior Education Advisor, and Nicola Pearton, Education Advisor, from the Education and Training Foundation highlight the benefits of continuous professional development opportunities for maths and English teachers.
International Literacy Day 2024: Time for action

Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September 2024, Alex Stevenson, L&W Deputy Director, sets out why it's time for action on adult literacy.
Projects 11 06 2024

Multiply Randomised Controlled Trials and Quasi-Experimental Design

L&W is seeking organisations to take part in Multiply Randomised Controlled Trials and help us test the effectiveness of approaches to improving adult numeracy.

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