Learning and Work Institute
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How can we make lifelong learning a priority for politicians, mayors, employers and others?
L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social asked @polcurrency.bsky.social after Ed Balls won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award.
Listen in full: www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social asked @polcurrency.bsky.social after Ed Balls won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award.
Listen in full: www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How can we make lifelong learning a priority for politicians, mayors, employers and others?
L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social asked @polcurrency.bsky.social after Ed Balls won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award.
Listen in full: www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social asked @polcurrency.bsky.social after Ed Balls won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award.
Listen in full: www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
What a week! 💫
The 1st ever Get the Nation Learning Week's blown us away - thank you for promoting lifelong learning with us all week long. 🧡
The week may be over but #GetTheNationLearning doesn't stop - the movement is growing so stay tuned.
Here's some highlights from our inaugural awards... ✨
The 1st ever Get the Nation Learning Week's blown us away - thank you for promoting lifelong learning with us all week long. 🧡
The week may be over but #GetTheNationLearning doesn't stop - the movement is growing so stay tuned.
Here's some highlights from our inaugural awards... ✨
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
What a week! 💫
The 1st ever Get the Nation Learning Week's blown us away - thank you for promoting lifelong learning with us all week long. 🧡
The week may be over but #GetTheNationLearning doesn't stop - the movement is growing so stay tuned.
Here's some highlights from our inaugural awards... ✨
The 1st ever Get the Nation Learning Week's blown us away - thank you for promoting lifelong learning with us all week long. 🧡
The week may be over but #GetTheNationLearning doesn't stop - the movement is growing so stay tuned.
Here's some highlights from our inaugural awards... ✨
Fantastic to be at Bishop Auckland College today for #GetTheNationLearning Week!
💡 L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social attended a roundtable focussed on how local partnerships can support lifelong learning.
💡 L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social attended a roundtable focussed on how local partnerships can support lifelong learning.
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Fantastic to be at Bishop Auckland College today for #GetTheNationLearning Week!
💡 L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social attended a roundtable focussed on how local partnerships can support lifelong learning.
💡 L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social attended a roundtable focussed on how local partnerships can support lifelong learning.
What is the biggest benefit of JobsPlus being embedded in the local community?
Lyndsey Henry from Thirteen Group shared her perspective at our recent #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. 💬⬇️
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Lyndsey Henry from Thirteen Group shared her perspective at our recent #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. 💬⬇️
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What is the biggest benefit of JobsPlus being embedded in the local community?
Lyndsey Henry from Thirteen Group shared her perspective at our recent #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. 💬⬇️
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Lyndsey Henry from Thirteen Group shared her perspective at our recent #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. 💬⬇️
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
What is the biggest benefit of JobsPlus being embedded in the neighbourhoods and communities it supports?
Hear what Ellie Banks from Magenta Living had to say at our in-person #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. ⬇️📽️
Hear what Ellie Banks from Magenta Living had to say at our in-person #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. ⬇️📽️
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What is the biggest benefit of JobsPlus being embedded in the neighbourhoods and communities it supports?
Hear what Ellie Banks from Magenta Living had to say at our in-person #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. ⬇️📽️
Hear what Ellie Banks from Magenta Living had to say at our in-person #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. ⬇️📽️
What a brilliant day discussing why lifelong learning is more important than ever at Portcullis House. 💡
#GetTheNationLearning
#GetTheNationLearning
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What a brilliant day discussing why lifelong learning is more important than ever at Portcullis House. 💡
#GetTheNationLearning
#GetTheNationLearning
@officialedballs.bsky.social won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award yesterday. ⭐
And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺
Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...
And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺
Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
@officialedballs.bsky.social won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award yesterday. ⭐
And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺
Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...
And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺
Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...
Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians!
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians!
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
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
Meet the winners!
📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.
Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.
Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Meet the winners!
📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.
Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.
Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
We've kicked off!
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We've kicked off!
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
Tell us what you are up to during Get the Nation Learning Week!
We want to make as much noise as possible to showcase the benefits of learning on the economy and society. Make sure to use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag to tell us your plans for the week.
And stay tuned for lots more from us...
We want to make as much noise as possible to showcase the benefits of learning on the economy and society. Make sure to use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag to tell us your plans for the week.
And stay tuned for lots more from us...
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Tell us what you are up to during Get the Nation Learning Week!
We want to make as much noise as possible to showcase the benefits of learning on the economy and society. Make sure to use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag to tell us your plans for the week.
And stay tuned for lots more from us...
We want to make as much noise as possible to showcase the benefits of learning on the economy and society. Make sure to use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag to tell us your plans for the week.
And stay tuned for lots more from us...
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
What is the biggest change you've seen in the wider community since JobsPlus has been in place?
At our JobsPlus event last week in Birmingham, Helen Lee from South Yorkshire Housing Association shared her perspective. ⬇️💬
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
At our JobsPlus event last week in Birmingham, Helen Lee from South Yorkshire Housing Association shared her perspective. ⬇️💬
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What is the biggest change you've seen in the wider community since JobsPlus has been in place?
At our JobsPlus event last week in Birmingham, Helen Lee from South Yorkshire Housing Association shared her perspective. ⬇️💬
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
At our JobsPlus event last week in Birmingham, Helen Lee from South Yorkshire Housing Association shared her perspective. ⬇️💬
Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
Only one week to go until #GetTheNationLearning Week! 🕙
💡 We're busy getting ready for a jam-packed week showcasing the benefits of lifelong learning – and we'd love for you to get involved.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 We're busy getting ready for a jam-packed week showcasing the benefits of lifelong learning – and we'd love for you to get involved.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
October 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Only one week to go until #GetTheNationLearning Week! 🕙
💡 We're busy getting ready for a jam-packed week showcasing the benefits of lifelong learning – and we'd love for you to get involved.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 We're busy getting ready for a jam-packed week showcasing the benefits of lifelong learning – and we'd love for you to get involved.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We had a fantastic time last week in Birmingham celebrating the successes of our JobsPlus pilot programme so far! ✨
It was great to get together with partners @csthatwork.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and Youth Futures Foundation, and the housing providers leading the pilots.
It was great to get together with partners @csthatwork.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and Youth Futures Foundation, and the housing providers leading the pilots.
October 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We had a fantastic time last week in Birmingham celebrating the successes of our JobsPlus pilot programme so far! ✨
It was great to get together with partners @csthatwork.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and Youth Futures Foundation, and the housing providers leading the pilots.
It was great to get together with partners @csthatwork.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social and Youth Futures Foundation, and the housing providers leading the pilots.
Learning and Work Institute is proud to have been accredited as a Living Pension Employer. ⭐
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Learning and Work Institute is proud to have been accredited as a Living Pension Employer. ⭐
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
3 days left to respond to our stakeholder survey!
This survey will help us shape our priorities for 2026. 💡
If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5
This survey will help us shape our priorities for 2026. 💡
If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5
October 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3 days left to respond to our stakeholder survey!
This survey will help us shape our priorities for 2026. 💡
If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5
This survey will help us shape our priorities for 2026. 💡
If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5
2 weeks to go until #GetTheNationLearning Week! ⏳
This is the perfect opportunity to promote the benefits of lifelong learning on the economy and society.
Explore the campaign, sign the charter and find out how to get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
This is the perfect opportunity to promote the benefits of lifelong learning on the economy and society.
Explore the campaign, sign the charter and find out how to get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
2 weeks to go until #GetTheNationLearning Week! ⏳
This is the perfect opportunity to promote the benefits of lifelong learning on the economy and society.
Explore the campaign, sign the charter and find out how to get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
This is the perfect opportunity to promote the benefits of lifelong learning on the economy and society.
Explore the campaign, sign the charter and find out how to get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
1 week left to share your views on L&W!
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
October 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
1 week left to share your views on L&W!
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views. 💬
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
3 weeks until #GetTheNationLearning Week!
This is the high point of our Get the Nation Learning campaign and the perfect time to showcase your commitment to lifelong learning.
➡️ Check out the campaign, sign the charter and see how you can get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/join/
This is the high point of our Get the Nation Learning campaign and the perfect time to showcase your commitment to lifelong learning.
➡️ Check out the campaign, sign the charter and see how you can get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/join/
October 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
3 weeks until #GetTheNationLearning Week!
This is the high point of our Get the Nation Learning campaign and the perfect time to showcase your commitment to lifelong learning.
➡️ Check out the campaign, sign the charter and see how you can get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/join/
This is the high point of our Get the Nation Learning campaign and the perfect time to showcase your commitment to lifelong learning.
➡️ Check out the campaign, sign the charter and see how you can get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/join/
Watch 5 News coverage of our new #AmbitionSkills report featuring @stephenevans.bsky.social! 📺
The report envisions a lifelong learning century where more people learn throughout life, and shows restoring adult skills to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22bn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szku...
The report envisions a lifelong learning century where more people learn throughout life, and shows restoring adult skills to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22bn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szku...
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Watch 5 News coverage of our new #AmbitionSkills report featuring @stephenevans.bsky.social! 📺
The report envisions a lifelong learning century where more people learn throughout life, and shows restoring adult skills to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22bn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szku...
The report envisions a lifelong learning century where more people learn throughout life, and shows restoring adult skills to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22bn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szku...
But it would save UK taxpayers £8 billion each year and boost the economy by the equivalent of £500 for every working-age person.
The report argues we must reverse the £1 billion cut to Govt investment in skills in England since 2010 and the 26% fall in employer investment in training since 2005.
The report argues we must reverse the £1 billion cut to Govt investment in skills in England since 2010 and the 26% fall in employer investment in training since 2005.
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
But it would save UK taxpayers £8 billion each year and boost the economy by the equivalent of £500 for every working-age person.
The report argues we must reverse the £1 billion cut to Govt investment in skills in England since 2010 and the 26% fall in employer investment in training since 2005.
The report argues we must reverse the £1 billion cut to Govt investment in skills in England since 2010 and the 26% fall in employer investment in training since 2005.
The report sets out a vision for a lifelong learning century, where more people take part in learning of all kinds and throughout their lives.
Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels would be a ten-year effort and require an extra £2.2 billion annual investment.
Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels would be a ten-year effort and require an extra £2.2 billion annual investment.
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The report sets out a vision for a lifelong learning century, where more people take part in learning of all kinds and throughout their lives.
Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels would be a ten-year effort and require an extra £2.2 billion annual investment.
Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels would be a ten-year effort and require an extra £2.2 billion annual investment.
Share your thoughts on L&W! 💬
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views on L&W.
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views on L&W.
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
October 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Share your thoughts on L&W! 💬
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views on L&W.
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our stakeholder survey so far. If you haven’t had your say yet, we’d love to hear your views on L&W.
Complete the survey by Friday 24 October and help shape our priorities for 2026: online1.snapsurveys.com/luqxb5 ✍️