A leading think tank has called for urgent action to close inequalities in adult skills, as a new national survey highlights large inequalities in access to learning and retraining.

Largest survey of its kind shows just one in three adults have taken part in learning in the last three years and widening inequalities in access to learning.

Learning and Work Institute has announced its Festival of Learning award winners for 2020. The 12 winners, revealed at an online awards ceremony, include inspiring stories of adult learners, as well as outstanding adult learning provision, tutors and employers.

Survey shows adult participation in education has fallen to record low.

In a post-pandemic world where investment decisions need to be made rapidly, it’s essential that we make effective use of research and evaluation in designing the services that will help Britain to build back better.

Learning and Work Institute has announced its Festival of Learning award winners for 2019.

Shaw Trust and Learning and Work Institute are to support the reskilling of more than 8,000 people who have been affected by the pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic may have increased the value adults place on learning, for work and their wider lives, writes Emily Jones.

The importance of lifelong learning was celebrated at the annual Festival of Learning Parliamentary Reception at Westminster this week.