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Nerissa Roberts, an inspirational Oldham College ESOL teacher, won our 'Excellence in Teaching' Award, sponsored by @et-foundation.bsky.social, at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards 2025.
Find out how Nerissa goes above and beyond to support her learners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/nerissa-robe...
Find out how Nerissa goes above and beyond to support her learners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/nerissa-robe...
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Nerissa Roberts, an inspirational Oldham College ESOL teacher, won our 'Excellence in Teaching' Award, sponsored by @et-foundation.bsky.social, at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards 2025.
Find out how Nerissa goes above and beyond to support her learners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/nerissa-robe...
Find out how Nerissa goes above and beyond to support her learners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/nerissa-robe...
📑 The final report of @thenfer.bsky.social's #Skills2035 programme has been published today, revealing that up to 3m UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
Up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation – more than previously forecast.
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
This is one of many findings from the final report from our 5-year Skills Imperative 2035 Programme.
Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
Up to three million UK jobs at risk over the next decade, says report
The final report from The Skills Imperative 2035 Programme has warned that up to three million UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035, largely due to AI and automation.
www.nfer.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📑 The final report of @thenfer.bsky.social's #Skills2035 programme has been published today, revealing that up to 3m UK jobs in declining occupations could disappear by 2035.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
This year's #GetTheNationLearning ‘Net Zero Hero’ Award, sponsored by NOCN, went to Lendlease. 🏆
Partnering with Our Newham Learning and Skills, Lendlease creates routes to employment for learners while supporting Newham’s net zero goals at the same time. ⬇️
getthenationlearning.org.uk/lendlease/
Partnering with Our Newham Learning and Skills, Lendlease creates routes to employment for learners while supporting Newham’s net zero goals at the same time. ⬇️
getthenationlearning.org.uk/lendlease/
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This year's #GetTheNationLearning ‘Net Zero Hero’ Award, sponsored by NOCN, went to Lendlease. 🏆
Partnering with Our Newham Learning and Skills, Lendlease creates routes to employment for learners while supporting Newham’s net zero goals at the same time. ⬇️
getthenationlearning.org.uk/lendlease/
Partnering with Our Newham Learning and Skills, Lendlease creates routes to employment for learners while supporting Newham’s net zero goals at the same time. ⬇️
getthenationlearning.org.uk/lendlease/
At our #GetTheNationLearning Awards, Mark Jones won our 'New Directions' Award, sponsored by @citylit.bsky.social. 🧭
Having been a self-employed plasterer for 36 years, Mark navigated an inspiring career change by enrolling on an HGV course. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/mark-jones/
Having been a self-employed plasterer for 36 years, Mark navigated an inspiring career change by enrolling on an HGV course. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/mark-jones/
November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
At our #GetTheNationLearning Awards, Mark Jones won our 'New Directions' Award, sponsored by @citylit.bsky.social. 🧭
Having been a self-employed plasterer for 36 years, Mark navigated an inspiring career change by enrolling on an HGV course. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/mark-jones/
Having been a self-employed plasterer for 36 years, Mark navigated an inspiring career change by enrolling on an HGV course. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/mark-jones/
Great coverage in Warehouse News of @logisticsuk.bsky.social's #GetTheNationLearning Week roundtable – Upskilling and Reskilling in Logistics.
The article references our report for @nuffieldfoundation.org on supporting employer investment in skills.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
The article references our report for @nuffieldfoundation.org on supporting employer investment in skills.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Logistics experts debate AI challenges | Warehouse & Logistics News
Employing over 2.5 million people across the UK, the logistics sector continues to face acute skills shortages, alongside rapid change driven by automation, digitalisation and the drive to net zero. A...
warehousenews.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Great coverage in Warehouse News of @logisticsuk.bsky.social's #GetTheNationLearning Week roundtable – Upskilling and Reskilling in Logistics.
The article references our report for @nuffieldfoundation.org on supporting employer investment in skills.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
The article references our report for @nuffieldfoundation.org on supporting employer investment in skills.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
This year's #GetTheNationLearning Awards recognised Manchester City Council with the ‘Regional Growth Award’ for its success in embedding lifelong learning at the heart of its economic and social development strategy.
Read coverage from the British Bulletin: britishbulletin.com/manchester-n...
Read coverage from the British Bulletin: britishbulletin.com/manchester-n...
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This year's #GetTheNationLearning Awards recognised Manchester City Council with the ‘Regional Growth Award’ for its success in embedding lifelong learning at the heart of its economic and social development strategy.
Read coverage from the British Bulletin: britishbulletin.com/manchester-n...
Read coverage from the British Bulletin: britishbulletin.com/manchester-n...
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On #CarersRightsDay, we are delighted to confirm that Queen Mary has achieved the coveted Carers Federation Quality Standard in Care Support for Higher Education accreditation.
#DrivingChangeHE @learnworkuk.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
#DrivingChangeHE @learnworkuk.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On #CarersRightsDay, we are delighted to confirm that Queen Mary has achieved the coveted Carers Federation Quality Standard in Care Support for Higher Education accreditation.
#DrivingChangeHE @learnworkuk.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
#DrivingChangeHE @learnworkuk.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
On Carers Rights Day, we would like to congratulate @qmul.bsky.social for achieving their Quality Standard in Carer Support (QSCS) accreditation through #DrivingChangeHE! 📜
Our #DrivingChangeHE project is working with universities to improve the support they offer young adult carers.
Our #DrivingChangeHE project is working with universities to improve the support they offer young adult carers.
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
On Carers Rights Day, we would like to congratulate @qmul.bsky.social for achieving their Quality Standard in Carer Support (QSCS) accreditation through #DrivingChangeHE! 📜
Our #DrivingChangeHE project is working with universities to improve the support they offer young adult carers.
Our #DrivingChangeHE project is working with universities to improve the support they offer young adult carers.
@stephenevans.bsky.social, Chief Executive of L&W, responds to today’s NEET data release from the Office for National Statistics.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
@stephenevans.bsky.social, Chief Executive of L&W, responds to today’s NEET data release from the Office for National Statistics.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
The 'Employer of the Year' Award, sponsored by NOCN Group, was won by BBC Studios Drama Productions at the 2025 #GetTheNationLearning Awards for its work to support learners to secure jobs and helping them progress in their careers.
Read about our winners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Read about our winners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The 'Employer of the Year' Award, sponsored by NOCN Group, was won by BBC Studios Drama Productions at the 2025 #GetTheNationLearning Awards for its work to support learners to secure jobs and helping them progress in their careers.
Read about our winners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Read about our winners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Positive Futures, MSV Housing's employment and training service, won the ‘Talent is Everywhere’ Award at this year’s #GetTheNationLearning Awards as an inspiring example of how housing providers can play a crucial role in supporting access to learning and jobs.
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Positive Futures, MSV Housing's employment and training service, won the ‘Talent is Everywhere’ Award at this year’s #GetTheNationLearning Awards as an inspiring example of how housing providers can play a crucial role in supporting access to learning and jobs.
This year’s #GetTheNationLearning ‘Stronger Communities’ Award went to Poplar HARCA for its expansive range of adult learning programmes that are changing the lives of learners.
Read more about our winners here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Read more about our winners here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This year’s #GetTheNationLearning ‘Stronger Communities’ Award went to Poplar HARCA for its expansive range of adult learning programmes that are changing the lives of learners.
Read more about our winners here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Read more about our winners here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Redbridge Institute of Adult Education won the ‘Learning with Technology’ Award at this year's #GetTheNationLearning Awards for being an inspiring example of how technology can positively impact the learner experience.
Read more from the London Post here: london-post.co.uk/virtual-real...
Read more from the London Post here: london-post.co.uk/virtual-real...
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Redbridge Institute of Adult Education won the ‘Learning with Technology’ Award at this year's #GetTheNationLearning Awards for being an inspiring example of how technology can positively impact the learner experience.
Read more from the London Post here: london-post.co.uk/virtual-real...
Read more from the London Post here: london-post.co.uk/virtual-real...
📣 NEW research from L&W supported by @gatsbyed.bsky.social explores employer and employee decision making about training and the development of higher technical skills.
Discover the full report, including responses from @makeuk.bsky.social, @tuc.org.uk & British Chambers of Commerce ⤵️
Discover the full report, including responses from @makeuk.bsky.social, @tuc.org.uk & British Chambers of Commerce ⤵️
Responding to higher technical skills needs - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📣 NEW research from L&W supported by @gatsbyed.bsky.social explores employer and employee decision making about training and the development of higher technical skills.
Discover the full report, including responses from @makeuk.bsky.social, @tuc.org.uk & British Chambers of Commerce ⤵️
Discover the full report, including responses from @makeuk.bsky.social, @tuc.org.uk & British Chambers of Commerce ⤵️
Lancashire Adult Learning won the ‘Healthier Futures’ Award at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards this year for its success in improving the health of Lancashire residents through bespoke learning provision.
You can read more from the Lancashire Post here: www.lep.co.uk/education/la...
You can read more from the Lancashire Post here: www.lep.co.uk/education/la...
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Lancashire Adult Learning won the ‘Healthier Futures’ Award at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards this year for its success in improving the health of Lancashire residents through bespoke learning provision.
You can read more from the Lancashire Post here: www.lep.co.uk/education/la...
You can read more from the Lancashire Post here: www.lep.co.uk/education/la...
Meet our #GetTheNationLearning Award winners! 💫
Maddison Walker was awarded the Patron's Award for her inspiring learning journey and her impressive achievements in gaining a Senior Leader Apprenticeship and becoming a business owner.
Find out more here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Maddison Walker was awarded the Patron's Award for her inspiring learning journey and her impressive achievements in gaining a Senior Leader Apprenticeship and becoming a business owner.
Find out more here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Meet our #GetTheNationLearning Award winners! 💫
Maddison Walker was awarded the Patron's Award for her inspiring learning journey and her impressive achievements in gaining a Senior Leader Apprenticeship and becoming a business owner.
Find out more here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Maddison Walker was awarded the Patron's Award for her inspiring learning journey and her impressive achievements in gaining a Senior Leader Apprenticeship and becoming a business owner.
Find out more here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
📰 In FE Week, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social calls for a focus on the delivery of the government’s youth guarantee, following the announcement of an investigation into rising youth inactivity.
feweek.co.uk/milburn-must...
feweek.co.uk/milburn-must...
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📰 In FE Week, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social calls for a focus on the delivery of the government’s youth guarantee, following the announcement of an investigation into rising youth inactivity.
feweek.co.uk/milburn-must...
feweek.co.uk/milburn-must...
"It is never too late to retrain or to change your path. The journey may feel hard at first, but with the right support anything is possible."
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning New Directions award winner Mark Jones in Express and Star. 🗞️
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning New Directions award winner Mark Jones in Express and Star. 🗞️
'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award
A West Midlands businessman who says the opportunity to retrain as an HGV driver has transformed his life has received a national award.
www.expressandstar.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"It is never too late to retrain or to change your path. The journey may feel hard at first, but with the right support anything is possible."
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning New Directions award winner Mark Jones in Express and Star. 🗞️
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning New Directions award winner Mark Jones in Express and Star. 🗞️
Inspiring evening at the Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards which we are thrilled to support. 🏆
Congratulations to all the incredible winners and finalists!
#MOLawards
Congratulations to all the incredible winners and finalists!
#MOLawards
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Inspiring evening at the Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards which we are thrilled to support. 🏆
Congratulations to all the incredible winners and finalists!
#MOLawards
Congratulations to all the incredible winners and finalists!
#MOLawards
Ahead of the final #Skills2035 report, read @cmi-managers.bsky.social's new article in @businessmatters.bsky.social on why management skills matter for everyone.
🔍 L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
🔍 L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
Building core skills for a productive, high-growth economy
The UK is still grappling with what economists call the “productivity puzzle.” Since the 2008 global financial crisis, growth in output per worker has been sluggish when compared with international co...
bmmagazine.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ahead of the final #Skills2035 report, read @cmi-managers.bsky.social's new article in @businessmatters.bsky.social on why management skills matter for everyone.
🔍 L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
🔍 L&W is pleased to be a co-investigator of NFER's Skills Imperative 2035 programme, supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org.
"This award reflects our commitment to embedding learning and inclusive employment pathways into the heart of regeneration." 🌍
Check out coverage in London TV of our #GetTheNationLearning Net Zero Hero award winner Lendlease. ⬇️🗞️
Check out coverage in London TV of our #GetTheNationLearning Net Zero Hero award winner Lendlease. ⬇️🗞️
Newham partnership wins national lifelong learning award for net zero innovation - London TV
A partnership between Lendlease, a real estate business delivering urbanisation and sustainable development projects, and Our Newham Learning and Skills, has been recognised with the ‘Net Zero Hero’ A...
london-tv.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
"This award reflects our commitment to embedding learning and inclusive employment pathways into the heart of regeneration." 🌍
Check out coverage in London TV of our #GetTheNationLearning Net Zero Hero award winner Lendlease. ⬇️🗞️
Check out coverage in London TV of our #GetTheNationLearning Net Zero Hero award winner Lendlease. ⬇️🗞️
📰 In Public Finance, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social calls for skills to be a golden thread running through all our growth efforts.
www.publicfinance.co.uk/2025/11/uk-s... ✍️
Stephen reflects on #AmbitionSkills, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re... 🔍
www.publicfinance.co.uk/2025/11/uk-s... ✍️
Stephen reflects on #AmbitionSkills, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re... 🔍
Creating opportunity for people through skills can push the UK forward | Public Finance
Skills are vital to almost all of our ambitions as a country, yet we’re stuck in the slow lane, writes Stephen Evans, chief executive at the Learning and Work Institute.
www.publicfinance.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📰 In Public Finance, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social calls for skills to be a golden thread running through all our growth efforts.
www.publicfinance.co.uk/2025/11/uk-s... ✍️
Stephen reflects on #AmbitionSkills, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re... 🔍
www.publicfinance.co.uk/2025/11/uk-s... ✍️
Stephen reflects on #AmbitionSkills, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re... 🔍
"Adult learning and apprenticeships truly have the power to unlock potential, change lives, and open doors we never thought possible."
Great coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning Patron's Award winner Maddison Walker in BBC News. 📰
Find out more about Maddison. ⬇️
Great coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning Patron's Award winner Maddison Walker in BBC News. 📰
Find out more about Maddison. ⬇️
University of Wolverhampton alumna given award by Princess Royal
Maddison Walker has recieved the Patron's Award for her journey through education in Wolverhampton.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
"Adult learning and apprenticeships truly have the power to unlock potential, change lives, and open doors we never thought possible."
Great coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning Patron's Award winner Maddison Walker in BBC News. 📰
Find out more about Maddison. ⬇️
Great coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning Patron's Award winner Maddison Walker in BBC News. 📰
Find out more about Maddison. ⬇️
Our November labour market briefing is now live. 🔴
Read our full analysis of this month's labour market statistics from ONS. ⬇️
Read our full analysis of this month's labour market statistics from ONS. ⬇️
Labour market analysis for November 2025
Our analysis of labour market data from Office for National Statistics, released on the morning of 11 November 2025.
learningandwork.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our November labour market briefing is now live. 🔴
Read our full analysis of this month's labour market statistics from ONS. ⬇️
Read our full analysis of this month's labour market statistics from ONS. ⬇️
"Employment support needs to be extended to a much larger proportion of the 741,000 people who are currently economically inactive due to long-term sickness who want to work."
L&W chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to today's labour market statistics released by ONS. ✍️
L&W chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to today's labour market statistics released by ONS. ✍️
Labour market analysis, 11 November 2025
Learning and Work Institute's response to the labour market stats for November 2025, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
learningandwork.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Employment support needs to be extended to a much larger proportion of the 741,000 people who are currently economically inactive due to long-term sickness who want to work."
L&W chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to today's labour market statistics released by ONS. ✍️
L&W chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to today's labour market statistics released by ONS. ✍️