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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.

Work Local impacts

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

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.

Social prescribing and adult education in London

Our report in partnership with Greater London Authority explores how social prescribing to adult education works, the challenges faced and ways to improve.

Levelling up London: Closing the gap for people on low incomes

In partnership with Peabody, this report explores the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on low-income Londoners and identifies policy recommendations to better support them.

Good jobs in Scotland

Our research on behalf of the Poverty and Inequality Commission in Scotland aims to inform the development of its advice and recommendations on how the Scottish Government can support the creation of more ‘good jobs’ and reduce in-work poverty.

Working together: How learning and skills support can create an inclusive labour market in Northern Ireland

This report for Open College Network Northern Ireland looks at the twin challenges of limiting rises in long-term unemployment and cutting economic inactivity, which are at the heart of ensuring an inclusive labour market recovery in Northern Ireland.

Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2021

It is 25 years since the first adult participation in learning survey. This year’s survey shows that 44% of adults have taken part in learning in the last three years, the first increase since 2015.

Triple challenge for low-income Londoners: Job insecurity, benefit cuts and rising fuel bills

In partnership with Peabody, this report explores the challenges facing low-income Londoners and identifies policy solutions and things Peabody can do to effectively support their residents.

Fast forward? Where next for the labour market

There are around 900,000 fewer potential workers in the UK than if pre-pandemic trends had continued, finds a new report by Learning and Work Institute.