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  • Research and Reports 17 05 2022

    Work Local impacts: A report for the Local Government Association on the potential benefits of improving employment and skills outcomes

    This report, commissioned by LGA, explores the potential impact of improving skills and employment in different geographies and tailoring support to meet local needs.
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  • Research and Reports 02 05 2022

    Raising the bar: Increasing employer investment in skills

    Marking five years since the introduction of the Government’s apprenticeship levy, this report argues for a new ‘Super Skills Tax Credit’ to support levelling up.
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  • Employer investment in training plummets 28% since 2005, putting the Government’s ambition of a high skill, high wage economy at risk, report warns

    Employers across the UK are investing less in training, with those with the lowest qualifications missing out. This is the finding of a new report by Learning and Work Institute, which shows the Government’s aim of developing a high skill, high wage economy is being put at risk. Marking five years since the introduction of the Government’s apprenticeship levy, the report argues for a new ‘Super Skills Tax Credit’ to support levelling up.
  • Levelling Up: The employment and skills measures we need to build prosperity

    The Government’s Levelling Up agenda seeks to address regional inequalities and improve prosperity and living standards across the country. Explore our interactive map which shows the key metrics for levelling up, including work and skills, both individually and as a single index.
  • Research and Reports 16 09 2021

    Focus on results: How a greater focus on outcomes could contribute to England’s learning and skills systems

    Our new report, supported by Association of Colleges, looks at how other countries have embedded a focus on outcomes in further education and draws out potential lessons for England.
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  • Upskilling and retraining. How do we motivate workers in a constantly changing labour market?

    A new report from Learning and Work Institute and Nesta highlights what we've learned about supporting adults who are most vulnerable to workforce change, to upskill and retrain online.
  • Research and Reports 05 08 2021

    What works for adult online learning: An evaluation of the CareerTech Challenge

    Our new report with Nesta highlights what we've learned about supporting adults who are most vulnerable to workforce change, to upskill and retrain online.
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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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  • Recovery and renewal: Reflections from the Employment & Skills Convention

    Richard Alberg reflects on some of the key messages and learnings from this year's Employment and Skills Convention.

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