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We welcome the APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers' report on the impact of caring responsibilities on young people. 📑
⏰ And we're pleased that it calls on Govt to address the 21 hour rule which means young adult carers cannot claim Carer's Allowance if they study for over 21 hours a week.
⏰ And we're pleased that it calls on Govt to address the 21 hour rule which means young adult carers cannot claim Carer's Allowance if they study for over 21 hours a week.
New report: Daunting barriers for young carers trying to get into higher education, training and employment
New APPG report reveals how caring responsibilities block young carers’ access to education, training and jobs – and what must change.
carers.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:21 AM
We welcome the APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers' report on the impact of caring responsibilities on young people. 📑
⏰ And we're pleased that it calls on Govt to address the 21 hour rule which means young adult carers cannot claim Carer's Allowance if they study for over 21 hours a week.
⏰ And we're pleased that it calls on Govt to address the 21 hour rule which means young adult carers cannot claim Carer's Allowance if they study for over 21 hours a week.
Commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, L&W is working with @employmentstudies.bsky.social to deliver evidence reviews and practical resources on key labour market issues to help inform local policymakers.
Find out more about this programme of work. ⬇️
Find out more about this programme of work. ⬇️
Labour Market Evidence Programme
learningandwork.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, L&W is working with @employmentstudies.bsky.social to deliver evidence reviews and practical resources on key labour market issues to help inform local policymakers.
Find out more about this programme of work. ⬇️
Find out more about this programme of work. ⬇️
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We're looking for a new Campaigns and Events Coordinator to join our team! 📣
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
Campaigns and Events Coordinator - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We're looking for a new Campaigns and Events Coordinator to join our team! 📣
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
In @feweek.bsky.social, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social comments on West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s plans to phase out Skills Bootcamps in favour of Targeted Employment Programmes. ⬇️
Mayors walk away from skills bootcamps
Two regional authorities are ditching the skills bootcamp training model after gaining greater freedom over adult skills plans in new devolution deals.
feweek.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
In @feweek.bsky.social, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social comments on West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s plans to phase out Skills Bootcamps in favour of Targeted Employment Programmes. ⬇️
"Occupational standards can be the foundation of a smarter, more responsive skills system. But only if we’re willing to rethink how they work—and who they’re really for."
Read L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke's article on occupational standards in England. ⬇️📝
Read L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke's article on occupational standards in England. ⬇️📝
From confusion to clarity: rethinking England’s 670 occupational standards - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
"Occupational standards can be the foundation of a smarter, more responsive skills system. But only if we’re willing to rethink how they work—and who they’re really for."
Read L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke's article on occupational standards in England. ⬇️📝
Read L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke's article on occupational standards in England. ⬇️📝
Refining your plans for 2026? Join our campaign to #GetTheNationLearning!
With over 150 supporters, Get the Nation Learning is committed to making and winning the case for lifelong learning. 💡
Get your organisation on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
With over 150 supporters, Get the Nation Learning is committed to making and winning the case for lifelong learning. 💡
Get your organisation on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Get The Nation Learning | Awards highlights
YouTube video by Learning and Work Institute
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Refining your plans for 2026? Join our campaign to #GetTheNationLearning!
With over 150 supporters, Get the Nation Learning is committed to making and winning the case for lifelong learning. 💡
Get your organisation on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
With over 150 supporters, Get the Nation Learning is committed to making and winning the case for lifelong learning. 💡
Get your organisation on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We're looking for a new Campaigns and Events Coordinator to join our team! 📣
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
Campaigns and Events Coordinator - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We're looking for a new Campaigns and Events Coordinator to join our team! 📣
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events.
Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
Reposted by Learning and Work Institute
Back in May, we launched #GetTheNationLearning for a simple reason. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
Get The Nation Learning | Awards highlights
YouTube video by Learning and Work Institute
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Back in May, we launched #GetTheNationLearning for a simple reason. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
Check out coverage of the progress #JobsPlus is making across England:
🗞️ The Sheffield Star: www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
🗞️ The London Post: london-post.co.uk/getting-lond...
🗞️The Darlington and Stockton Times: www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/2573504...
🗞️ The Sheffield Star: www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
🗞️ The London Post: london-post.co.uk/getting-lond...
🗞️The Darlington and Stockton Times: www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/2573504...
Innovative Sheffield jobs scheme helps 30 people to find work
A jobs scheme based on social housing has so far helped 30 Sheffield people to find work.
www.thestar.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Check out coverage of the progress #JobsPlus is making across England:
🗞️ The Sheffield Star: www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
🗞️ The London Post: london-post.co.uk/getting-lond...
🗞️The Darlington and Stockton Times: www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/2573504...
🗞️ The Sheffield Star: www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
🗞️ The London Post: london-post.co.uk/getting-lond...
🗞️The Darlington and Stockton Times: www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/2573504...
"The latest data shows that since the launch in summer 2024 more than 1,000 people have signed up with one of the JobsPlus teams, with more than 270 finding work."
Fantastic to have Heather Stewart @theguardian.com visit our #JobsPlus site in Stockton and read her excellent write-up from the day. ⤵️
Fantastic to have Heather Stewart @theguardian.com visit our #JobsPlus site in Stockton and read her excellent write-up from the day. ⤵️
‘They can open doors’: the community-based project helping people into work in Teesside
Stockton’s JobsPlus is a pilot scheme with caseworkers who connect individual people with potential jobs, providing direct financial help where necessary
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:31 AM
"The latest data shows that since the launch in summer 2024 more than 1,000 people have signed up with one of the JobsPlus teams, with more than 270 finding work."
Fantastic to have Heather Stewart @theguardian.com visit our #JobsPlus site in Stockton and read her excellent write-up from the day. ⤵️
Fantastic to have Heather Stewart @theguardian.com visit our #JobsPlus site in Stockton and read her excellent write-up from the day. ⤵️
L&W offices are now closed until 2 January 2026! 👋
We can't wait to continue working towards a society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential in 2026.
Until then, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! 💫
We can't wait to continue working towards a society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential in 2026.
Until then, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! 💫
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
L&W offices are now closed until 2 January 2026! 👋
We can't wait to continue working towards a society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential in 2026.
Until then, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! 💫
We can't wait to continue working towards a society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential in 2026.
Until then, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! 💫
It's the final day of this year's festive retrospective! 💫
Today, we're looking forward to our exciting 2026 plans... including next year's Employment and Skills Convention!
This will take place on 2 July 2026 in Manchester so save the date - further details will come in the new year.
#12DaysofLW
Today, we're looking forward to our exciting 2026 plans... including next year's Employment and Skills Convention!
This will take place on 2 July 2026 in Manchester so save the date - further details will come in the new year.
#12DaysofLW
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It's the final day of this year's festive retrospective! 💫
Today, we're looking forward to our exciting 2026 plans... including next year's Employment and Skills Convention!
This will take place on 2 July 2026 in Manchester so save the date - further details will come in the new year.
#12DaysofLW
Today, we're looking forward to our exciting 2026 plans... including next year's Employment and Skills Convention!
This will take place on 2 July 2026 in Manchester so save the date - further details will come in the new year.
#12DaysofLW
The 11th and penultimate day of #12DaysofLW is on our work on the Youth Guarantee.
Following our long-standing call for a Youth Guarantee, this year we have produced a series of reports exploring how it can be successful implemented. ✅
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Following our long-standing call for a Youth Guarantee, this year we have produced a series of reports exploring how it can be successful implemented. ✅
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
December 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The 11th and penultimate day of #12DaysofLW is on our work on the Youth Guarantee.
Following our long-standing call for a Youth Guarantee, this year we have produced a series of reports exploring how it can be successful implemented. ✅
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Following our long-standing call for a Youth Guarantee, this year we have produced a series of reports exploring how it can be successful implemented. ✅
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
We're #hiring! 👋
Interested in gaining insight into and contributing to L&W’s high-impact research, policy, and campaigning activity?
Apply for our Research Intern position by Sunday 4 January. ⬇️✍️
Interested in gaining insight into and contributing to L&W’s high-impact research, policy, and campaigning activity?
Apply for our Research Intern position by Sunday 4 January. ⬇️✍️
Research Intern - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We're #hiring! 👋
Interested in gaining insight into and contributing to L&W’s high-impact research, policy, and campaigning activity?
Apply for our Research Intern position by Sunday 4 January. ⬇️✍️
Interested in gaining insight into and contributing to L&W’s high-impact research, policy, and campaigning activity?
Apply for our Research Intern position by Sunday 4 January. ⬇️✍️
For Day 10 of #12DaysofLW, we're reflecting on our work with Pearson this year on the use of occupational standards in the UK. 🔍
✍️ Read our new article by L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke on the findings: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ Read our new article by L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke on the findings: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
December 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
For Day 10 of #12DaysofLW, we're reflecting on our work with Pearson this year on the use of occupational standards in the UK. 🔍
✍️ Read our new article by L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke on the findings: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ Read our new article by L&W's @stephenevans.bsky.social and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke on the findings: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
It's Day 9 of #12DaysofLW and we're thinking back to @learnworkcymru.bsky.social's Raymond Williams lecture delivered by Dr-Sabrina Cohen Hatton. 🎤
Sabrina discussed poverty, prejudice and the power of lifelong learning, reflecting on her journey to becoming a firefighter, psychologist and writer.
Sabrina discussed poverty, prejudice and the power of lifelong learning, reflecting on her journey to becoming a firefighter, psychologist and writer.
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It's Day 9 of #12DaysofLW and we're thinking back to @learnworkcymru.bsky.social's Raymond Williams lecture delivered by Dr-Sabrina Cohen Hatton. 🎤
Sabrina discussed poverty, prejudice and the power of lifelong learning, reflecting on her journey to becoming a firefighter, psychologist and writer.
Sabrina discussed poverty, prejudice and the power of lifelong learning, reflecting on her journey to becoming a firefighter, psychologist and writer.
Back in May, we launched #GetTheNationLearning for a simple reason. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
Get The Nation Learning | Awards highlights
YouTube video by Learning and Work Institute
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Back in May, we launched #GetTheNationLearning for a simple reason. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
Day 8 of #12DaysofLW is here and we're reflecting on our Adult Participation in Learning Survey!
The 2025 survey, launched in #GetTheNationLearning Week, warned of a “workforce learning slowdown” with a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
The 2025 survey, launched in #GetTheNationLearning Week, warned of a “workforce learning slowdown” with a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
December 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Day 8 of #12DaysofLW is here and we're reflecting on our Adult Participation in Learning Survey!
The 2025 survey, launched in #GetTheNationLearning Week, warned of a “workforce learning slowdown” with a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
The 2025 survey, launched in #GetTheNationLearning Week, warned of a “workforce learning slowdown” with a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Important coverage in Sky News on rising unemployment and the work of our JobsPlus programme to help people into work. ⬇️
Funded by DWP and Youth Futures Foundation, JobsPlus is supporting people in ten sites across England.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Funded by DWP and Youth Futures Foundation, JobsPlus is supporting people in ten sites across England.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Out of a job and on benefits: Why Britain isn't working
Rising unemployment, falling job vacancies, and millions have given up looking for work as mental health problems take their toll and the benefits bill soars.
news.sky.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Important coverage in Sky News on rising unemployment and the work of our JobsPlus programme to help people into work. ⬇️
Funded by DWP and Youth Futures Foundation, JobsPlus is supporting people in ten sites across England.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Funded by DWP and Youth Futures Foundation, JobsPlus is supporting people in ten sites across England.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
It's Day 7 of #12DaysofLW!
📑 Today is focussed on @learnworkcymru.bsky.social's Work, Health and Skills Plan for Wales, funded by Serco, which calls on the Welsh Government to support 60,000 more people into work.
Read the report: www.learningandwork.wales/resources/re...
📑 Today is focussed on @learnworkcymru.bsky.social's Work, Health and Skills Plan for Wales, funded by Serco, which calls on the Welsh Government to support 60,000 more people into work.
Read the report: www.learningandwork.wales/resources/re...
December 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It's Day 7 of #12DaysofLW!
📑 Today is focussed on @learnworkcymru.bsky.social's Work, Health and Skills Plan for Wales, funded by Serco, which calls on the Welsh Government to support 60,000 more people into work.
Read the report: www.learningandwork.wales/resources/re...
📑 Today is focussed on @learnworkcymru.bsky.social's Work, Health and Skills Plan for Wales, funded by Serco, which calls on the Welsh Government to support 60,000 more people into work.
Read the report: www.learningandwork.wales/resources/re...
Our December labour market briefing is now live. 🔴
Read L&W analysis of this month's labour market stats from ONS in our newly-styled briefing. ⬇️📝
Read L&W analysis of this month's labour market stats from ONS in our newly-styled briefing. ⬇️📝
Labour market analysis for December 2025
Our analysis of labour market data from Office for National Statistics, released on the morning of 16 December 2025.
learningandwork.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Our December labour market briefing is now live. 🔴
Read L&W analysis of this month's labour market stats from ONS in our newly-styled briefing. ⬇️📝
Read L&W analysis of this month's labour market stats from ONS in our newly-styled briefing. ⬇️📝
We're halfway through #12DaysofLW! 🎄✨
For Day 6️⃣, we're reflecting on our work supporting young adult carers in learning and employment.
This year our #DrivingChangeHE project has been working with universities across England to improve the support young adult carers receive in higher education.
For Day 6️⃣, we're reflecting on our work supporting young adult carers in learning and employment.
This year our #DrivingChangeHE project has been working with universities across England to improve the support young adult carers receive in higher education.
December 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We're halfway through #12DaysofLW! 🎄✨
For Day 6️⃣, we're reflecting on our work supporting young adult carers in learning and employment.
This year our #DrivingChangeHE project has been working with universities across England to improve the support young adult carers receive in higher education.
For Day 6️⃣, we're reflecting on our work supporting young adult carers in learning and employment.
This year our #DrivingChangeHE project has been working with universities across England to improve the support young adult carers receive in higher education.
"Young people, with over one million not in work or full-time education, are among those most affected, and retail and hospitality have shed 129k payroll jobs in a year."
Check out L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market stats in @fenews.bsky.social. ⬇️
Check out L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market stats in @fenews.bsky.social. ⬇️
ONS Labour Market: December 2025 - Unemployment At 5.1%, The Highest Level For Almost Five Years | FE News
| ONS Labour Market: December 2025 - Unemployment At 5.1%, The Highest Level For Almost Five Years
www.fenews.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Young people, with over one million not in work or full-time education, are among those most affected, and retail and hospitality have shed 129k payroll jobs in a year."
Check out L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market stats in @fenews.bsky.social. ⬇️
Check out L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market stats in @fenews.bsky.social. ⬇️
"To get more young people earning or learning, we need to act fast and reach the young people who are missing out on help."
✍️ L&W Deputy Director @samavanzowindett.bsky.social responds to the launch of Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not in education, employment or training.
✍️ L&W Deputy Director @samavanzowindett.bsky.social responds to the launch of Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not in education, employment or training.
Responding to Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not earning or learning
learningandwork.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
"To get more young people earning or learning, we need to act fast and reach the young people who are missing out on help."
✍️ L&W Deputy Director @samavanzowindett.bsky.social responds to the launch of Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not in education, employment or training.
✍️ L&W Deputy Director @samavanzowindett.bsky.social responds to the launch of Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not in education, employment or training.
Read L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market stats in @theguardian.com business live. ⬇️🗞️
UK private sector growth picks up as optimism rises after budget, but jobless rate hits four-year high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Read L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market stats in @theguardian.com business live. ⬇️🗞️