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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.
  • Research and Reports 30 12 2023

    Modelling Essential Skills Needs Across England

    L&W has conducted an England-wide modelling exercise of adults aged 16 to 64, identifying disparities in essential skills levels within local areas which far exceed those between local and combined authorities across the country.
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  • Funding for adult learning risks overlooking nine million adults without basic literacy or numeracy skills, briefing warns

    Nine million adults in England lack essential literacy or numeracy skills and will continue to lose out without increased and targeted investment, Learning and Work Institute warns in a new briefing.
  • Projects 24 06 2022

    Mapping Local Essential Skills Needs

    Essential skills like literacy and numeracy are increasingly crucial for life and work, for business success, and for economic growth. We're partnering with local authorities to help them map and understand local skills needs.
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  • Interactive Essential Skills Map

    This interactive map shows local level data on essential skills needs in England.
  • Research and Reports 27 05 2022

    Local learning: Place-based insight on what works to drive up essential skills participation

    L&W has investigated innovative, place-based interventions in three areas where participation in essential skills learning declined the most to look at what works at a local level to engage learners in essential skills learning.
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  • Research and Reports 15 10 2021

    Getting the basics right: The case for action on adult basic skills

    Literacy, numeracy and digital skills are vital for life and work. This report makes the case for action on adult basic skills.
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  • Projects 15 10 2021

    Skills for Life Alliance

    Convened by Learning and Work Institute and Holex, the Skills for Life Alliance consists of leading researchers, delivery organisations and sector specialists. It is exploring what affects participation in basic skills learning.
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