Stephen Evans
@stephenevans.bsky.social
Chief Executive, Learning and Work Institute.
Ex HMT, SMF and London government.
Learning, skills, labour markets & public policy.
Views my own.
Ex HMT, SMF and London government.
Learning, skills, labour markets & public policy.
Views my own.
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Last week was Get The Nation Learning Week. Read WEA CEO @simonparkinson.bsky.social blog reflecting on the week gone by: bit.ly/4nDfRCk #getthenationlearning
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Last week was Get The Nation Learning Week. Read WEA CEO @simonparkinson.bsky.social blog reflecting on the week gone by: bit.ly/4nDfRCk #getthenationlearning
Genuinely delighted to get a question re lifelong learning on @polcurrency.bsky.social. Do have a listen to the full excellent podcast & hear Ed Balls & George Osborne’s thoughts on lifelong learning. Personal achievement: unlocked. #GetTheNationLearning
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 5:43 PM
Genuinely delighted to get a question re lifelong learning on @polcurrency.bsky.social. Do have a listen to the full excellent podcast & hear Ed Balls & George Osborne’s thoughts on lifelong learning. Personal achievement: unlocked. #GetTheNationLearning
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Read about our #GetTheNationLearning award winners in @feweek.bsky.social! 🏆
And discover their stories in full on our website: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
And discover their stories in full on our website: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Ed Balls among new Get the Nation Learning award winners
Former politician and broadcast production company recognised for lifelong learning commitments
feweek.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Read about our #GetTheNationLearning award winners in @feweek.bsky.social! 🏆
And discover their stories in full on our website: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
And discover their stories in full on our website: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
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*Have new WCA claims exploded in the last year?*
My new blog post on (another) mess in DWP statistics...
inequalities.substack.com/p/have-new-w...
My new blog post on (another) mess in DWP statistics...
inequalities.substack.com/p/have-new-w...
Have new WCA claims exploded in the last year?
Yet again, the DWP has been publishing data in a misleading way, making it hard to know what's going on...
inequalities.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
*Have new WCA claims exploded in the last year?*
My new blog post on (another) mess in DWP statistics...
inequalities.substack.com/p/have-new-w...
My new blog post on (another) mess in DWP statistics...
inequalities.substack.com/p/have-new-w...
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We've joined the Get the Nation Learning campaign by @learnworkuk.bsky.social by signing their charter where we pledge to champion lifelong learning, lead by example, and open up access for everyone
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nKijY3
#Learning #FutureOfWork #Skills
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nKijY3
#Learning #FutureOfWork #Skills
Ufi joins over 100 organisations to getting the nation learning
Organisations across the country are strengthening their impact and showcasing their commitment to lifelong learning.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We've joined the Get the Nation Learning campaign by @learnworkuk.bsky.social by signing their charter where we pledge to champion lifelong learning, lead by example, and open up access for everyone
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nKijY3
#Learning #FutureOfWork #Skills
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nKijY3
#Learning #FutureOfWork #Skills
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📢 NEW: International case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills.
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, our study identifying international practice among employers could help the UK increase employer investment in training which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, our study identifying international practice among employers could help the UK increase employer investment in training which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.
New international case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
📢 NEW: International case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills.
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, our study identifying international practice among employers could help the UK increase employer investment in training which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, our study identifying international practice among employers could help the UK increase employer investment in training which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.
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@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...
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⌛ College performance measures for English and maths will be changed so the government can monitor how much time students have in learning before they are entered for resit exams
feweek.co.uk/francis-revi...
feweek.co.uk/francis-revi...
Francis review sparks English and maths shake-up
Review response also reveals incoming guidance for colleges on enrichment
feweek.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
⌛ College performance measures for English and maths will be changed so the government can monitor how much time students have in learning before they are entered for resit exams
feweek.co.uk/francis-revi...
feweek.co.uk/francis-revi...
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The #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social have recognised Manchester City Council with the ‘Regional Growth Award’ for embedding lifelong learning in an economic and social development strategy.
Congratulations Manchester!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/manchester-c...
Congratulations Manchester!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/manchester-c...
Manchester City Council - Get the Nation Learning
getthenationlearning.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social have recognised Manchester City Council with the ‘Regional Growth Award’ for embedding lifelong learning in an economic and social development strategy.
Congratulations Manchester!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/manchester-c...
Congratulations Manchester!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/manchester-c...
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It's #GettheNationLearning Week! 🎉
Whatever stage of your career you're at, learning and development can bring lots of benefits - as Ray, one of our careers advisers, explains.
Whatever stage of your career you're at, learning and development can bring lots of benefits - as Ray, one of our careers advisers, explains.
What are the benefits of learning at work?
Ray, one of our careers advisers in the West Midlands, talks about the benefits of pursuing learning and development to improve your prospects and gain confidence.
Ready to gain the hunger to learn?…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's #GettheNationLearning Week! 🎉
Whatever stage of your career you're at, learning and development can bring lots of benefits - as Ray, one of our careers advisers, explains.
Whatever stage of your career you're at, learning and development can bring lots of benefits - as Ray, one of our careers advisers, explains.
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L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review published today. ⬇️💬
#lifelonglearning #furthereducation #adulteducation
#lifelonglearning #furthereducation #adulteducation
Responding to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review
learningandwork.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review published today. ⬇️💬
#lifelonglearning #furthereducation #adulteducation
#lifelonglearning #furthereducation #adulteducation
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"Employers need to do more to help people stay in work and return to work, and we know that when employers get it right, it benefits everybody."
L&W Deputy Director @elizabethgerard.bsky.social responds to the Keep Britain Working Review. ✍️
L&W Deputy Director @elizabethgerard.bsky.social responds to the Keep Britain Working Review. ✍️
Responding to the Keep Britain Working Review - Learning and Work Institute
learningandwork.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"Employers need to do more to help people stay in work and return to work, and we know that when employers get it right, it benefits everybody."
L&W Deputy Director @elizabethgerard.bsky.social responds to the Keep Britain Working Review. ✍️
L&W Deputy Director @elizabethgerard.bsky.social responds to the Keep Britain Working Review. ✍️
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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...
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"The Govt needs big ideas that can transform lives... A right to learn is one of those."
In guest article 2️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Graeme Atherton, Vice-Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford (one of our awards finalists) reflects on opportunities presented by the Post-16 Skills White Paper.
In guest article 2️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Graeme Atherton, Vice-Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford (one of our awards finalists) reflects on opportunities presented by the Post-16 Skills White Paper.
We all have a right to learn. The post 16 skills white paper can help, but must go further. - Get the Nation Learning
Graeme Atherton reflects on the opportunities presented by the Post-16 Skills White Paper, and the possibilities for further policies that can cement our right to learn.
getthenationlearning.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"The Govt needs big ideas that can transform lives... A right to learn is one of those."
In guest article 2️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Graeme Atherton, Vice-Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford (one of our awards finalists) reflects on opportunities presented by the Post-16 Skills White Paper.
In guest article 2️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Graeme Atherton, Vice-Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford (one of our awards finalists) reflects on opportunities presented by the Post-16 Skills White Paper.
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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
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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
Stage is set for our Get the Nation Learning awards.
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Stage is set for our Get the Nation Learning awards.
A good summary of the new @learnworkuk.bsky.social adult participation in learning survey & its implications for HE on @wonkhe.bsky.social including ahead of the LLE. Big challenge to tackle the structural inequalities in learning participation. Big focus of our #getthenationlearning campaign.
NEW on Wonkhe: Learning and work is for the well off bit.ly/47SAHch
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A good summary of the new @learnworkuk.bsky.social adult participation in learning survey & its implications for HE on @wonkhe.bsky.social including ahead of the LLE. Big challenge to tackle the structural inequalities in learning participation. Big focus of our #getthenationlearning campaign.
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"Learning gives you options. It builds confidence. It helps you spot opportunities before your competitors do."
In guest article 1️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Anthony Impey MBE, CEO at Be the Business, explores how thriving businesses are led by people that make workplace learning integral.
In guest article 1️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Anthony Impey MBE, CEO at Be the Business, explores how thriving businesses are led by people that make workplace learning integral.
The businesses that learn faster win - Get the Nation Learning
Anthony Impey MBE explores why workplace learning is essential to business performance and success, and can help firms remain resilient to the challenges that lie ahead.
getthenationlearning.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Learning gives you options. It builds confidence. It helps you spot opportunities before your competitors do."
In guest article 1️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Anthony Impey MBE, CEO at Be the Business, explores how thriving businesses are led by people that make workplace learning integral.
In guest article 1️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Anthony Impey MBE, CEO at Be the Business, explores how thriving businesses are led by people that make workplace learning integral.
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Get The Nation Learning Week is here, and WEA is proud to be an official supporter of this national celebration of adult education and lifelong learning. Our latest blog tells you all you need to know about this special week: bit.ly/4hujg4U#GetT...
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Get The Nation Learning Week is here, and WEA is proud to be an official supporter of this national celebration of adult education and lifelong learning. Our latest blog tells you all you need to know about this special week: bit.ly/4hujg4U#GetT...
Good news: more adults are still taking part in learning than pre-pandemic. Bad news: it’s fallen & unequal. Plus employer & govt cuts mean fewer formal opportunities.
Matters because learning helps careers, health & life. #getthenationlearning
Matters because learning helps careers, health & life. #getthenationlearning
📣 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
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November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good news: more adults are still taking part in learning than pre-pandemic. Bad news: it’s fallen & unequal. Plus employer & govt cuts mean fewer formal opportunities.
Matters because learning helps careers, health & life. #getthenationlearning
Matters because learning helps careers, health & life. #getthenationlearning
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📉 A post-pandemic boom in adults learning appears to have ended with a sharp dip in the last year, according to a think tank’s annual survey
feweek.co.uk/adult-learni...
feweek.co.uk/adult-learni...
Adult learning dips after post-pandemic boom
A post-pandemic boom in adults learning appears to have ended with a sharp dip in the last year, according to a think tank’s annual survey. The adult participation in learning survey, carried out by…
feweek.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📉 A post-pandemic boom in adults learning appears to have ended with a sharp dip in the last year, according to a think tank’s annual survey
feweek.co.uk/adult-learni...
feweek.co.uk/adult-learni...
Welcome to Get the Nation Learning Week. Most people agree we need to learn & update skills more often as working lives lengthen, population ages & life continues to change. But employers & governments are investing less, so participation is stalled & unequal. Join us in trying to change that.
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 9:25 AM
Welcome to Get the Nation Learning Week. Most people agree we need to learn & update skills more often as working lives lengthen, population ages & life continues to change. But employers & governments are investing less, so participation is stalled & unequal. Join us in trying to change that.
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The end of the rip-off economy
economist.com/finance-and-...
economist.com/finance-and-...
The end of the rip-off economy
From finance and medicine to used cars, artificial intelligence is radically improving market efficiency
economist.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The end of the rip-off economy
economist.com/finance-and-...
economist.com/finance-and-...
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The fun thing about having a small team working with you is you can say "hey you're spending this week digging for stolen mobile phones in London flowerbeds, I promise you it's a thing". www.londoncentric.media/p/london-pho...
London's thieves are burying phones in flowerbeds
The police don't take much interest in returning the stolen devices when they're dug up — so London Centric decided to do it.
www.londoncentric.media
October 30, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The fun thing about having a small team working with you is you can say "hey you're spending this week digging for stolen mobile phones in London flowerbeds, I promise you it's a thing". www.londoncentric.media/p/london-pho...