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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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
"Get the Nation Learning - that's what we've got to do for our economy but also to make our society strong and fair."
The winner of this year's #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award @officialedballs.bsky.social explains why we must make the case for lifelong learning. ⬇️
The winner of this year's #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award @officialedballs.bsky.social explains why we must make the case for lifelong learning. ⬇️
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Get the Nation Learning - that's what we've got to do for our economy but also to make our society strong and fair."
The winner of this year's #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award @officialedballs.bsky.social explains why we must make the case for lifelong learning. ⬇️
The winner of this year's #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award @officialedballs.bsky.social explains why we must make the case for lifelong learning. ⬇️
Day 5️⃣ of #12DaysofLW reflects on our reports for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives. 📑
L&W, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social have worked in partnership to inform the commission led by @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
L&W, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social have worked in partnership to inform the commission led by @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Day 5️⃣ of #12DaysofLW reflects on our reports for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives. 📑
L&W, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social have worked in partnership to inform the commission led by @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
L&W, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social have worked in partnership to inform the commission led by @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
Read the reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
For Day 4️⃣ of #12DaysofLW, we're looking back on #AmbitionSkills. 🚀
This programme of work, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN, makes the case for a higher skills ambition.
The final report finds achieving world-class skills could boost the economy by £22bn: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
This programme of work, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN, makes the case for a higher skills ambition.
The final report finds achieving world-class skills could boost the economy by £22bn: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
December 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
For Day 4️⃣ of #12DaysofLW, we're looking back on #AmbitionSkills. 🚀
This programme of work, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN, makes the case for a higher skills ambition.
The final report finds achieving world-class skills could boost the economy by £22bn: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
This programme of work, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN, makes the case for a higher skills ambition.
The final report finds achieving world-class skills could boost the economy by £22bn: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
It's Day 3️⃣ of #12DaysofLW... ⭐
...And we're shining a light on Adult Learners Week in Wales and our Inspire! Awards. These showcased the transformative impact of lifelong learning in Wales.
Explore the campaign and read our award winner stories: adultlearnersweek.wales
@learnworkcymru.bsky.social
...And we're shining a light on Adult Learners Week in Wales and our Inspire! Awards. These showcased the transformative impact of lifelong learning in Wales.
Explore the campaign and read our award winner stories: adultlearnersweek.wales
@learnworkcymru.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It's Day 3️⃣ of #12DaysofLW... ⭐
...And we're shining a light on Adult Learners Week in Wales and our Inspire! Awards. These showcased the transformative impact of lifelong learning in Wales.
Explore the campaign and read our award winner stories: adultlearnersweek.wales
@learnworkcymru.bsky.social
...And we're shining a light on Adult Learners Week in Wales and our Inspire! Awards. These showcased the transformative impact of lifelong learning in Wales.
Explore the campaign and read our award winner stories: adultlearnersweek.wales
@learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Day 2️⃣ of #12DaysofLW is spotlighting JobsPlus!
This year JobsPlus has helped people into employment across England. L&W leads the pilot, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and by Youth Futures Foundation.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
This year JobsPlus has helped people into employment across England. L&W leads the pilot, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and by Youth Futures Foundation.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Day 2️⃣ of #12DaysofLW is spotlighting JobsPlus!
This year JobsPlus has helped people into employment across England. L&W leads the pilot, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and by Youth Futures Foundation.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
This year JobsPlus has helped people into employment across England. L&W leads the pilot, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and by Youth Futures Foundation.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Tomorrow, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, will be attending a meeting of the Youth Employment Group, which we are pleased to be a part of.
➡️ Join the meeting to explore how recent policy announcements could affect young people. To attend, email [email protected].
➡️ Join the meeting to explore how recent policy announcements could affect young people. To attend, email [email protected].
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tomorrow, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, will be attending a meeting of the Youth Employment Group, which we are pleased to be a part of.
➡️ Join the meeting to explore how recent policy announcements could affect young people. To attend, email [email protected].
➡️ Join the meeting to explore how recent policy announcements could affect young people. To attend, email [email protected].
#12DaysofLW returns!
For 12 days, we'll be spotlighting some 2025 L&W highlights. ✨
For Day 1️⃣ we're celebrating launching our #GetTheNationLearning campaign – showing how when adults learn, our society and economy thrive – with over 140 supporters.
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk
For 12 days, we'll be spotlighting some 2025 L&W highlights. ✨
For Day 1️⃣ we're celebrating launching our #GetTheNationLearning campaign – showing how when adults learn, our society and economy thrive – with over 140 supporters.
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#12DaysofLW returns!
For 12 days, we'll be spotlighting some 2025 L&W highlights. ✨
For Day 1️⃣ we're celebrating launching our #GetTheNationLearning campaign – showing how when adults learn, our society and economy thrive – with over 140 supporters.
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk
For 12 days, we'll be spotlighting some 2025 L&W highlights. ✨
For Day 1️⃣ we're celebrating launching our #GetTheNationLearning campaign – showing how when adults learn, our society and economy thrive – with over 140 supporters.
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome our patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, to an event on adults' access to essential skills learning.
Her Royal Highness met learners from City Lit and Morley College London, who shared their education journeys.
Her Royal Highness met learners from City Lit and Morley College London, who shared their education journeys.
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome our patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, to an event on adults' access to essential skills learning.
Her Royal Highness met learners from City Lit and Morley College London, who shared their education journeys.
Her Royal Highness met learners from City Lit and Morley College London, who shared their education journeys.
"Our campaign is all about putting urgency into everyone's minds about how we can create a really vibrant society full of adult learning."
Why is #GetTheNationLearning important? L&W President Maggie Galliers CBE explains. ⬇️
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Why is #GetTheNationLearning important? L&W President Maggie Galliers CBE explains. ⬇️
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
"Our campaign is all about putting urgency into everyone's minds about how we can create a really vibrant society full of adult learning."
Why is #GetTheNationLearning important? L&W President Maggie Galliers CBE explains. ⬇️
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Why is #GetTheNationLearning important? L&W President Maggie Galliers CBE explains. ⬇️
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
"We need to get the nation learning because we need to get the nation growing."
L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social reflects on how learning is the engine of growth and the way for individuals to change their lives – the basis of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social reflects on how learning is the engine of growth and the way for individuals to change their lives – the basis of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"We need to get the nation learning because we need to get the nation growing."
L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social reflects on how learning is the engine of growth and the way for individuals to change their lives – the basis of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social reflects on how learning is the engine of growth and the way for individuals to change their lives – the basis of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
"Beneath the noise, today’s Budget – and the forecasts underpinning it – laid bare the ongoing challenge of persistently low growth combined with rising demand for public services."
✍️ Dr Emily Andrews responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
✍️ Dr Emily Andrews responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Beneath the noise, today’s Budget – and the forecasts underpinning it – laid bare the ongoing challenge of persistently low growth combined with rising demand for public services."
✍️ Dr Emily Andrews responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
✍️ Dr Emily Andrews responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
Our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award this year went to Ed Balls for being an inspiring advocate for lifelong learning. ✨
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/ed-balls/
Ed discussed the award on Good Morning Britain: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/g...
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/ed-balls/
Ed discussed the award on Good Morning Britain: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/g...
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award this year went to Ed Balls for being an inspiring advocate for lifelong learning. ✨
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/ed-balls/
Ed discussed the award on Good Morning Britain: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/g...
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/ed-balls/
Ed discussed the award on Good Morning Britain: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/g...
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...
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/
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...
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...