Productivity is important but so is social integration. The task is now clear. The ACE sector must be the voice of the people and ensure that the implementation of these reforms re-embeds community learning within its work and protects learning for life, work, and health. #HOLEX #SpeakUp4AdultEd

🗺️ Simon Martin (ATTFE College) gave a whistle-stop tour of local gov reorganisation at today’s HOLEX event — exploring what it means for adult education.
With new unitary authorities emerging, big shifts in funding, provision & staff are ahead. Timely insight for the sector.

#HOLEXSummerNetwork25

🎤 A highlight of the HOLEX event: @sahn14.bsky.social Susan Pember’s “What the Hell Just Happened?” — a Eurovision-inspired, insight-packed look at our sector.
📊 She revealed early survey findings and shared sharp reflections on policy, size, and sector strength.

#HOLEXSummerNetwork25

Up next at our Network Event here in sunny Birmingham ☀️ we have Andrew Powlson from DWP on Connect to Work - Pathway to Opportunity.

Share your thoughts on the day using hashtag #HolexSummerNetwork25 ☺️

Today is the day! Our first session is with Gemma Marsh, Deputy CEO of Skills England, discussing their vision and co-creating solutions 🙌🏻 #HolexSummerNetwork25

📣HOLEX is proud to support the #GetTheNationLearning campaign by @learnworkuk.bsky.social, celebrating the importance of lifelong learning across the UK.

Find out more at: getthenationlearning.org.uk

🌿 Last week, a fantastic group of adult education champions attended the King’s Garden Party — recognised for their dedication and impact. 👏 Thank you for all you do to change lives through adult education.

#HOLEX #SpeakUp4AdultEd #AdultEducation #LifelongLearning #KingsGardenParty

📣HOLEX stands by its concerns on adult skills funding cuts—100,000 learning places lost. Full funding is vital to boost careers, skills & workforce strength. No adult should be left behind.

#LifelongLearning #StandUp4AdultEd

📣 HOLEX challenges recent cuts to the Adult Skills Fund in a second letter to the Secretary of State. Removing funding impacts the hardest-to-reach communities and undermines Government goals for growth and improving adult outcomes. #StandUpforAdultEd Read both letters here: holex.org.uk/policy/

Listening this afternoon to a fabulous CPD session around how to pitch what we do. We need one clear sentence that includes the Who, the What, and the Why. #SpeakUp4AdultEd #HOLEX

Our Network delegates are now working through table challenges, using their collective knowledge to consider Localism in Practice. We are considering how #AdultEducation can best position ourselves in a devolved landscape, and how we can influence process, and demonstrate our value and contribution.

For our next session we have Anne Marie Holdsworth from @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social discussing localism in practice, with their map of possibilities! 🗺️

HOLEX is delighted to welcome Stephen Evans from @learnworkuk.bsky.social; talking about how #AdultEducation can be the golden thread throughout so many policy areas and themes, with so many wider benefits beyond ‘just’ learning! 👏

We're all ready to go here in London for the HOLEX Spring Network Event today! ✨

Time to get together and #SpeakUp4AdultEd 📣

See HOLEX asks of government below and view the full spending review submission at www.holex.org.uk/policy/ 📣

HOLEX is the lead professional body for Adult Community Education and Learning.

#SpeakUp4AdultEd #AdultLearning