Emily Jones
@emilycjones.bsky.social
Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute
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Fantastic to have
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fantastic to have
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
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📣 NEW: Post-pandemic leap in lifelong learning appears over as national survey finds freefalling participation rates.
The results of the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025 are in – find out more in our short animation and in this thread. 🧵⬇️
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The results of the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025 are in – find out more in our short animation and in this thread. 🧵⬇️
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Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025
YouTube video by Learning and Work Institute
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣 NEW: Post-pandemic leap in lifelong learning appears over as national survey finds freefalling participation rates.
The results of the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025 are in – find out more in our short animation and in this thread. 🧵⬇️
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The results of the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025 are in – find out more in our short animation and in this thread. 🧵⬇️
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We've launched a new campaign, Get the Nation Learning!
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
Get the Nation Learning
YouTube video by Learning and Work Institute
youtu.be
May 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We've launched a new campaign, Get the Nation Learning!
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
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We're thrilled to announce our new Director of Policy and Research: @emilyishness.bsky.social! ⭐
Emily will join us from @ageingbetter.bsky.social and will hold overall responsibility for research, policy and development across L&W.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Emily will join us from @ageingbetter.bsky.social and will hold overall responsibility for research, policy and development across L&W.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Learning and Work Institute announces new Director of Policy and Research
Learning and Work Institute today announced the appointment of Emily Andrews as Director of Policy and Research
learningandwork.org.uk
May 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We're thrilled to announce our new Director of Policy and Research: @emilyishness.bsky.social! ⭐
Emily will join us from @ageingbetter.bsky.social and will hold overall responsibility for research, policy and development across L&W.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Emily will join us from @ageingbetter.bsky.social and will hold overall responsibility for research, policy and development across L&W.
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
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"The Government's upcoming green paper on disability benefits needs to widen support beyond the one in ten out-of-work disabled people who get help to find work each year."
💬 @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest labour market statistics released by ONS.
💬 @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest labour market statistics released by ONS.
Our response to the labour market stats for February 2025
Learning and Work Institute's response to the labour market stats for February 2025, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
learningandwork.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"The Government's upcoming green paper on disability benefits needs to widen support beyond the one in ten out-of-work disabled people who get help to find work each year."
💬 @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest labour market statistics released by ONS.
💬 @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest labour market statistics released by ONS.
Reposted by Emily Jones
We've won gold! 💫
We are delighted to receive a gold accreditation from Investors in People.
Thank you to everyone at L&W for promoting lifelong learning and better work, not just through our policy and research but also through our workplace culture. 🧡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
We are delighted to receive a gold accreditation from Investors in People.
Thank you to everyone at L&W for promoting lifelong learning and better work, not just through our policy and research but also through our workplace culture. 🧡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
February 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We've won gold! 💫
We are delighted to receive a gold accreditation from Investors in People.
Thank you to everyone at L&W for promoting lifelong learning and better work, not just through our policy and research but also through our workplace culture. 🧡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
We are delighted to receive a gold accreditation from Investors in People.
Thank you to everyone at L&W for promoting lifelong learning and better work, not just through our policy and research but also through our workplace culture. 🧡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
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We're hiring for a new Director of Policy and Research!
In this key senior leadership role, you would lead research and development across learning, skills and employment areas, and contribute to policy which influences a fair and prosperous society.
Find out more and apply by 24 March. 📨⬇️
In this key senior leadership role, you would lead research and development across learning, skills and employment areas, and contribute to policy which influences a fair and prosperous society.
Find out more and apply by 24 March. 📨⬇️
Director of Policy and Research - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We're hiring for a new Director of Policy and Research!
In this key senior leadership role, you would lead research and development across learning, skills and employment areas, and contribute to policy which influences a fair and prosperous society.
Find out more and apply by 24 March. 📨⬇️
In this key senior leadership role, you would lead research and development across learning, skills and employment areas, and contribute to policy which influences a fair and prosperous society.
Find out more and apply by 24 March. 📨⬇️
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Registrations are now open for the Employment and Skills Convention 2025! 📣
📅 Tuesday 1 July
📍 Central London
This year's convention will explore the path to productive, inclusive and sustainable growth. Don't miss out: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/emp...
📅 Tuesday 1 July
📍 Central London
This year's convention will explore the path to productive, inclusive and sustainable growth. Don't miss out: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/emp...
Employment and Skills Convention | Tuesday 1 July 2025 | Leonardo Royal London St. Paul's, London
Our Employment and Skills Convention will take place at Leonardo Royal London St. Paul's in London on Tuesday 1 July 2025.
learningandwork.org.uk
January 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Registrations are now open for the Employment and Skills Convention 2025! 📣
📅 Tuesday 1 July
📍 Central London
This year's convention will explore the path to productive, inclusive and sustainable growth. Don't miss out: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/emp...
📅 Tuesday 1 July
📍 Central London
This year's convention will explore the path to productive, inclusive and sustainable growth. Don't miss out: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/emp...
Really pleased to see that @learnworkuk.bsky.social research on widening access to apprenticeships highlighted here. It's important that people from all backgrounds have access to apprenticeships at all levels and have support to progress their careers.
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Great to see Thomas Burton @yorkstjohn.bsky.social cite our #apprenticeships research in @fenews.bsky.social.
"[The research] underscores the importance of both lower and higher-level apprenticeships in fostering economic resilience and enhancing social mobility."
www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/th...
"[The research] underscores the importance of both lower and higher-level apprenticeships in fostering economic resilience and enhancing social mobility."
www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/th...
The False Narrative Between Entry-level and Degree-level Apprenticeships Is a Distraction from the Real Task at Hand
The concept of apprenticeships, traditionally viewed as a means of accessing vocational training, has been recently framed as competition between lower and higher levels. This…
www.fenews.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Really pleased to see that @learnworkuk.bsky.social research on widening access to apprenticeships highlighted here. It's important that people from all backgrounds have access to apprenticeships at all levels and have support to progress their careers.
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Really proud to be working with the West Midlands Combined Authority to deliver the West Midlands Adult Learning Awards 2025 🏆
Get nominating inspiring learners, educators, providers and employers now!
Get nominating inspiring learners, educators, providers and employers now!
Nominations are now open for the West Midlands Adult Learning Awards! ✨
We are thrilled to be supporting the West Midlands Combined Authority with the awards for the 3rd year running.
Nominate an inspiring learner, tutor, learning provider or employer by 5 March: www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/e... 📝
We are thrilled to be supporting the West Midlands Combined Authority with the awards for the 3rd year running.
Nominate an inspiring learner, tutor, learning provider or employer by 5 March: www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/e... 📝
Adult Learning Awards
The Adult Learning Awards shine a light on learners, tutors, employers and providers from across the West Midlands.
www.wmca.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Really proud to be working with the West Midlands Combined Authority to deliver the West Midlands Adult Learning Awards 2025 🏆
Get nominating inspiring learners, educators, providers and employers now!
Get nominating inspiring learners, educators, providers and employers now!
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“A further worrying rise means there are now 1.25 million young people not in work or full-time education, up 29% since the pandemic.”
✍️ @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Our response to the labour market stats for January 2025
Learning and Work Institute's response to the labour market stats for January 2025, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
learningandwork.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
“A further worrying rise means there are now 1.25 million young people not in work or full-time education, up 29% since the pandemic.”
✍️ @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Looking forward to chairing this @learnworkuk.bsky.social webinar on Thursday. We'll discuss the #PIAAC findings and implications for #AdultSkills policy and practice
Explore the findings further!
At our webinar this Thursday, we'll discuss what the survey means for essential skills policy and practice in the UK.
Register: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...
At our webinar this Thursday, we'll discuss what the survey means for essential skills policy and practice in the UK.
Register: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...
PIAAC 2024: What does it mean for UK essential skills?
learningandwork.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Looking forward to chairing this @learnworkuk.bsky.social webinar on Thursday. We'll discuss the #PIAAC findings and implications for #AdultSkills policy and practice
Reposted by Emily Jones
“Almost 9m adults still have low literacy and numeracy... We need a renewed focus on English, maths and digital skills for adults.”
✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (#PIAAC) published today.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (#PIAAC) published today.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 12:04 PM
“Almost 9m adults still have low literacy and numeracy... We need a renewed focus on English, maths and digital skills for adults.”
✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (#PIAAC) published today.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (#PIAAC) published today.
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Reposted by Emily Jones
Join us on 12 Dec to explore the results of OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC). 🔍📺
We'll be joined by Rebecca Wheater (NFER), Andreas Schleicher (OECD), Sarah Waite (Get Further), Verity Davidge (Make UK), Alex Stevenson (L&W) and Emily Jones (L&W).
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...
We'll be joined by Rebecca Wheater (NFER), Andreas Schleicher (OECD), Sarah Waite (Get Further), Verity Davidge (Make UK), Alex Stevenson (L&W) and Emily Jones (L&W).
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...
PIAAC 2024: What does it mean for UK essential skills?
learningandwork.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Join us on 12 Dec to explore the results of OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC). 🔍📺
We'll be joined by Rebecca Wheater (NFER), Andreas Schleicher (OECD), Sarah Waite (Get Further), Verity Davidge (Make UK), Alex Stevenson (L&W) and Emily Jones (L&W).
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...
We'll be joined by Rebecca Wheater (NFER), Andreas Schleicher (OECD), Sarah Waite (Get Further), Verity Davidge (Make UK), Alex Stevenson (L&W) and Emily Jones (L&W).
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...
Reposted by Emily Jones
Based on what we know so far about GBW WP (due 12.30), there is welcome focus on joining up support locally:
- £125m for 8 work, health & skills trailblazers
- £45m for 8 youth trailblazers
- £15m for GBW plans in other areas
- £115m for 'Connect to Work' (Universal Support)
- £125m for 8 work, health & skills trailblazers
- £45m for 8 youth trailblazers
- £15m for GBW plans in other areas
- £115m for 'Connect to Work' (Universal Support)
November 26, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Based on what we know so far about GBW WP (due 12.30), there is welcome focus on joining up support locally:
- £125m for 8 work, health & skills trailblazers
- £45m for 8 youth trailblazers
- £15m for GBW plans in other areas
- £115m for 'Connect to Work' (Universal Support)
- £125m for 8 work, health & skills trailblazers
- £45m for 8 youth trailblazers
- £15m for GBW plans in other areas
- £115m for 'Connect to Work' (Universal Support)
Reposted by Emily Jones
🗞️ Responding to the Get Britain Working White Paper in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @stephenevans.bsky.social highlights the need to get the economy growing in order to support young people into earning or learning.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Why Rachel Reeves risks deepening Britain’s worklessness crisis
The Chancellor’s Budget has dealt a hammer blow to businesses – and left hiring plans in tatters
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM
🗞️ Responding to the Get Britain Working White Paper in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @stephenevans.bsky.social highlights the need to get the economy growing in order to support young people into earning or learning.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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🗣️ “I’m particularly pleased to see the Youth Guarantee, which we have long called for. There can be few bigger priorities than ensuring young people get the education and careers they need.”
@stephenevans.bsky.social in @personneltoday.bsky.social (1/2)
www.personneltoday.com/hr/get-brita...
@stephenevans.bsky.social in @personneltoday.bsky.social (1/2)
www.personneltoday.com/hr/get-brita...
Get Britain Working: DWP unveils employment support reforms
Government unveils biggest reforms to employment support for a generation with the publication of its Get Britain Working white paper.
www.personneltoday.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:46 AM
🗣️ “I’m particularly pleased to see the Youth Guarantee, which we have long called for. There can be few bigger priorities than ensuring young people get the education and careers they need.”
@stephenevans.bsky.social in @personneltoday.bsky.social (1/2)
www.personneltoday.com/hr/get-brita...
@stephenevans.bsky.social in @personneltoday.bsky.social (1/2)
www.personneltoday.com/hr/get-brita...
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“We know what’s needed and we’ve got one million reasons to act.”
In a new blog, @stephenevans.bsky.social sets out how the Govt can make its new Youth Guarantee work, outlining how the guarantee should build over time and invest in new forms of support. 💡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
In a new blog, @stephenevans.bsky.social sets out how the Govt can make its new Youth Guarantee work, outlining how the guarantee should build over time and invest in new forms of support. 💡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Making a Youth Guarantee work
learningandwork.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 4:14 PM
“We know what’s needed and we’ve got one million reasons to act.”
In a new blog, @stephenevans.bsky.social sets out how the Govt can make its new Youth Guarantee work, outlining how the guarantee should build over time and invest in new forms of support. 💡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
In a new blog, @stephenevans.bsky.social sets out how the Govt can make its new Youth Guarantee work, outlining how the guarantee should build over time and invest in new forms of support. 💡
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Reposted by Emily Jones
🔍 L&W’s @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS, focusing on the “troubling” rise of 16-24-year-olds who are not in work or full-time education. ⤵️
Subscribe to receive our full labour market briefing later today: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
Subscribe to receive our full labour market briefing later today: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
Our response to the labour market stats for November 2024
Learning and Work Institute's response to the labour market stats for November 2024, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
learningandwork.org.uk
November 12, 2024 at 10:41 AM
🔍 L&W’s @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS, focusing on the “troubling” rise of 16-24-year-olds who are not in work or full-time education. ⤵️
Subscribe to receive our full labour market briefing later today: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
Subscribe to receive our full labour market briefing later today: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗
Reposted by Emily Jones
New data shows disability employment gap slightly narrowing (slowly!) 2013-pandemic. Stalled thereafter. Only 1 in 10 out of work disabled people get help to find work each year & support works less well. Will be big Govt focus given size of gap & rising disability benefit bill.
November 12, 2024 at 8:35 AM
New data shows disability employment gap slightly narrowing (slowly!) 2013-pandemic. Stalled thereafter. Only 1 in 10 out of work disabled people get help to find work each year & support works less well. Will be big Govt focus given size of gap & rising disability benefit bill.
Reposted by Emily Jones
It’s day 4⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek!
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
November 7, 2024 at 11:29 AM
It’s day 4⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek!
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Reposted by Emily Jones
📢 It’s #LifelongLearningWeek – and there’s never been a better time to make the case for learning!
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Lifelong Learning Week - Festival of Learning
Lifelong Learning Week is an annual week of activity taking place across England.
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 4, 2024 at 9:25 AM
📢 It’s #LifelongLearningWeek – and there’s never been a better time to make the case for learning!
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Reposted by Emily Jones
NEW: Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024 finds stark and growing inequalities in adult participation in learning.
Its publication marks the start of #LifelongLearningWeek. Here’s what you need to know. ⬇️🧵
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Its publication marks the start of #LifelongLearningWeek. Here’s what you need to know. ⬇️🧵
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024 - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
November 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM
NEW: Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024 finds stark and growing inequalities in adult participation in learning.
Its publication marks the start of #LifelongLearningWeek. Here’s what you need to know. ⬇️🧵
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Its publication marks the start of #LifelongLearningWeek. Here’s what you need to know. ⬇️🧵
learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...