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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

“We need to move rapidly into scaled up delivery if we’re to make a real difference to the number of people finding work.”

Great to see @stephenevans.bsky.social quoted in @thetimes.com on the Government's expansion of Connect to Work. 📰

✍️ @chris-smyth.bsky.social

Job advisers in GP surgeries will help long-term sick back to work

Ministers are promising every area of England will have job advice experts in medical centres as part of their expansion of back-to-work support

www.thetimes.com

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Read the full report: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

And find out more about #AmbitionSkills, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

learningandwork.org.uk

Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Watch 5 News coverage of our new #AmbitionSkills report featuring @stephenevans.bsky.social! 📺

The report envisions a lifelong learning century where more people learn throughout life, and shows restoring adult skills to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22bn.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szku...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Read the full report: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

And discover our previous Ambition Skills reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

learningandwork.org.uk

Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

The report includes a number of recommendations, including:
🌍 Aim for world-class learning and skills
🧪 Test new community-based ways to increase participation in learning
💷 More support with the costs of learning, including new Learner Accounts
📍 Expand devolution and work together to simplify

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

But it would save UK taxpayers £8 billion each year and boost the economy by the equivalent of £500 for every working-age person.

The report argues we must reverse the £1 billion cut to Govt investment in skills in England since 2010 and the 26% fall in employer investment in training since 2005.

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

The report sets out a vision for a lifelong learning century, where more people take part in learning of all kinds and throughout their lives.

Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels would be a ten-year effort and require an extra £2.2 billion annual investment.

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22 billion and save taxpayers £8 billion per year.

The final report from our #AmbitionSkills programme, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN Group, has now been published. 📑

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

learningandwork.org.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 4d

Share your thoughts on L&W! 💬

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views on L&W.

Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 5d

One month to go! 📆

Get the Nation Learning Week is fast approaching...

💫 From 3-7 November, we'll be shining a light on the benefits of lifelong learning alongside supporters of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.

Find out how to get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 18d

"We commit to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life..."

📝 Has your organisation signed the #GetTheNationLearning Charter? The charter provides a common platform to organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.

Find out more. ⬇️

Get the Nation Learning Charter - Get the Nation Learning

getthenationlearning.org.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 9d

Thrilled to have @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social join our #DrivingChangeHE project!

In partnership with Carers Federation, and supported by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, Driving Change in Higher Education is working to improve the support young adult carers receive at university. 🎓

Lincoln Bishop University @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social · 14d

We are proud to be partnering with the Learning and Work Institute and the Carers Federation. 🙌

Together, we’re shining a spotlight on the challenges young carers face while balancing their studies with caring responsibilities and working to create a future where every carer can thrive

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 9d

In this report, we share findings from the first phase of the programme. 🔍

This autumn, we look forward to convening low-income workers, employers, and providers to co-design a pilot in-work support programme in Edinburgh to help people progress at work. (2/2)

Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 9d

NEW: L&W report for @therobertsontrust.bsky.social in partnership with Edinburgh College explores how to support the progression of low-income workers in Scotland. 📑

The report is part of a programme of work on how to drive progress towards fairer work and a reduction in poverty in Scotland. (1/2)

Supporting the progression of low-income workers in Scotland

learningandwork.org.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to @southernhousing.bsky.social, who are leading one of our JobsPlus pilots, for winning the 'Excellent Community Project' award at the Kent Housing Group Excellence Awards 2025!

Find out more about the JobsPlus programme: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 11d

Catch up on L&W's @samavanzowindett.bsky.social on BBC Three Counties! 📻

Sam discussed the Government's plans to offer paid work to young people not in work or training, welcoming the plans but highlighting that some young people risk missing out on support.

Listen to the interview. ⬇️ (2.08.55)

The JVS Show - Should benefits be axed for young people not in work? - BBC Sounds

JVS fights for your consumer rights, plus Beds, Herts and Bucks big conversation.

www.bbc.co.uk

Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 11d

In @feweek.bsky.social, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social comments on the GLA's plans to introduce sector employer boards in London.

💬 Stephen said he hopes “the new boards will look at increasing employer investment in training, which has fallen 36 per cent in the last 20 years.”

Khan puts business bosses in skills driving seat

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is seeking employers in key sectors to join boards to 'ultimately lead commissioning' of skills, work and careers programmes.

feweek.co.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 12d

Great to see L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on the Government's plans to tackle youth unemployment in @feweek.bsky.social. ⬇️📰

Chancellor to ‘guarantee’ job or training place to young NEETs

New scheme to strip benefits from young people that refuse work or training in a bid to tackle rising NEETs

feweek.co.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 12d

Check out L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comments in @telegraphnews.bsky.social on how we can best support young people not in education, employment or training. ⬇️💬

@eirnolsoe.bsky.social

www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202... 🗞️

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www.telegraph.co.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 12d

"It's important this offer is open to all young people who need it, regardless of their benefit status."

In @thetimes.com, @stephenevans.bsky.social welcomes the Government's plans to offer paid work to young people not in work or training, but calls for more details.

@chris-smyth.bsky.social

Young people to lose benefits if they refuse job offers

Rachel Reeves is to announce a plan to seek out young people not in work or training, and ‘abolish’ long-term youth unemployment

www.thetimes.com

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 22d

Get ready for Get the Nation Learning Week!

Our #GetTheNationLearning campaign reaches a high point from 3-7 November. ⭐

It's a chance for the campaign’s supporters to amplify their voice, work together, and take action to get the nation learning.

➡️ getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 16d

We’re committed to building a fairer and more prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to reach their potential. To do that well, we need your input! 💡

Share your views on L&W by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5

Starting survey...

online1.snapsurveys.com

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 16d

The JobsPlus pilot interim implementation and process evaluation, led by our partners @employmentstudies.bsky.social has now been published. 📑

JobsPlus is a community-led employment scheme led by L&W, supported by @csthatwork.bsky.social, IES and Youth Futures Foundation.

Discover the findings. ⬇️

Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 17d

Working with @learnworkuk.bsky.social we have published our evaluation of the JobsPlus pilot scheme, a place-based, community-led employment programme, designed to help people into work through on-site employment services, community support & financial incentives. bit.ly/4nNW8R8 1/3

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 17d

"With nearly a million young people not currently earning or learning, further investment in the Government's Youth Hubs network is welcome."

💬 L&W Deputy Director Sam Avanzo Windett responds to DWP's expansion of Youth Hubs and its partnership with football clubs to help young people into work.

Responding to DWP's announcement on Youth Hubs - Learning and Work Institute

learningandwork.org.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 18d

And check out our community of stakeholders already on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/our-supporte...

Our supporters - Get the Nation Learning

getthenationlearning.org.uk

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