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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.
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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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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Research and Reports 18 10 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.

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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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Cuts to skills funding hit poorest areas hardest and put £20 billion of economic growth at risk

Millions of lost opportunities to improve qualifications are holding back economic growth and creating a “great skills divide” as a result of cuts to skills budgets, Learning and Work Institute warns in a new report.

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