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Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands

11 Dec 2024
Essential skills

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.

Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)

10 Dec 2024
Essential skills

L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the findings of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) on 10 December 2024.

Local action plans for healthy work

Better work Employment

Learning and Work Institute was pleased to bring together speakers from Health Equals, West Midlands Combined Authority, TUC and Sheffield United Community Foundation to discuss ways to create healthier working lives.

Responding to the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, 26 November 2024

26 Nov 2024
Employment

L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and director of policy and research Naomi Clayton respond to the Government's Get Britain Working White Paper published on 26 November 2024.

Healthier working lives

26 Nov 2024
Better work Employment

Commissioned by Health Equals, this paper is aimed at local governments to help them consider the actions they can take to improve the working health of their residents.

Informing the Commission for Healthier Working Lives

25 Nov 2024
Better work Employment

Learning and Work Institute, Institute for Employment Studies and Royal Society for Public Health worked in partnership to inform the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation.

Get Britain Working: The path to an 80% employment rate

25 Nov 2024
Employment

This briefing note sets out five things you need to know about the Government’s 'Get Britain Working' White Paper, why it matters, and how success can be achieved.

Making a Youth Guarantee work

22 Nov 2024
Employment Young people

L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans argues that the Government's planned Youth Guarantee should build over time to include all 16–24-year-olds and invest in new forms of support.

“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.”

21 Nov 2024
Lifelong learning Young people

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Holly reflects on her experience meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

“Being a carer has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. But until the age of 18, I didn’t know that this role even had a name.”

21 Nov 2024
Lifelong learning Young people

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Farzana reflects on her right to an education and support – and how it can be difficult to recognise your rights without recognition for your caring role.