Chris Butcher
@weachrisbutcher.bsky.social
Senior Public Policy Manager at WEA. The WEA (Workers' Educational Association) has been "bringing adult learning within reach" for over 120 years.
https://www.wea.org.uk/
He/Him
https://www.wea.org.uk/
He/Him
All looking good and preparing for start
#lifelonglearning
#lifelonglearning
June 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
All looking good and preparing for start
#lifelonglearning
#lifelonglearning
Baroness Smith describes 6% cut to Adult Skills Fund as "relatively small" but will continue to "make the case". We know the dire impact it will have on adult learners so making the case feels especially urgent.
April 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Baroness Smith describes 6% cut to Adult Skills Fund as "relatively small" but will continue to "make the case". We know the dire impact it will have on adult learners so making the case feels especially urgent.
Really enjoyed the @weaadulted.bsky.social Parliamentary reception today. Thought I'd share the postcard we prepared for the event - these are the things we look forward to discussing further with Parliamentarians and partners in 2025
December 5, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Really enjoyed the @weaadulted.bsky.social Parliamentary reception today. Thought I'd share the postcard we prepared for the event - these are the things we look forward to discussing further with Parliamentarians and partners in 2025
Kicking off my first day of #CPC24
Hoping to get to the @instituteforgov.bsky.social and Policy@Manchester session on devolution.
Then later @simonparkinson.bsky.social is on the panel for a session with Digital Poverty Alliance
This year's must-have conference accessory ready to go
Hoping to get to the @instituteforgov.bsky.social and Policy@Manchester session on devolution.
Then later @simonparkinson.bsky.social is on the panel for a session with Digital Poverty Alliance
This year's must-have conference accessory ready to go
September 30, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Kicking off my first day of #CPC24
Hoping to get to the @instituteforgov.bsky.social and Policy@Manchester session on devolution.
Then later @simonparkinson.bsky.social is on the panel for a session with Digital Poverty Alliance
This year's must-have conference accessory ready to go
Hoping to get to the @instituteforgov.bsky.social and Policy@Manchester session on devolution.
Then later @simonparkinson.bsky.social is on the panel for a session with Digital Poverty Alliance
This year's must-have conference accessory ready to go
WEA will be hosting a fringe at Conservative Party conference next week. Our panel includes speakers from: Local Government Association, Learning & Work Institute, UFI Voctech Trust and The National Centre for Universities & Business.
All pass holders welcome
#CPC24
All pass holders welcome
#CPC24
September 26, 2024 at 3:38 PM
WEA will be hosting a fringe at Conservative Party conference next week. Our panel includes speakers from: Local Government Association, Learning & Work Institute, UFI Voctech Trust and The National Centre for Universities & Business.
All pass holders welcome
#CPC24
All pass holders welcome
#CPC24
Good to hear @hetanshah.bsky.social speaking about need to have more holistic view in regional policy. Community adult learning is a good lens for that bringing together skills with wellbeing and community connections
#community #LabourConference
#community #LabourConference
September 23, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Good to hear @hetanshah.bsky.social speaking about need to have more holistic view in regional policy. Community adult learning is a good lens for that bringing together skills with wellbeing and community connections
#community #LabourConference
#community #LabourConference
Am sure I'll hear lots about skills today but I wonder how often it will be in the context of growth through investment in high tech (important) and how often, for example, helping adults get their first qualification if they don't have one (also important). #Labourconference
September 23, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Am sure I'll hear lots about skills today but I wonder how often it will be in the context of growth through investment in high tech (important) and how often, for example, helping adults get their first qualification if they don't have one (also important). #Labourconference
Where it's at for the next couple of days
#LabourConference24
#LabourConference24
September 22, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Where it's at for the next couple of days
#LabourConference24
#LabourConference24
Billy Fury pointing the way. Looks like the trains are running at least
September 22, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Billy Fury pointing the way. Looks like the trains are running at least
Looking forward to reading @employmentstudies.bsky.social report on employment support after the launch this morning. Will be looking out for thoughts on supporting those with low/no quals who @wilsontony.bsky.social mentioned in his presentation. Partnerships with adult learning orgs key here.
September 18, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Looking forward to reading @employmentstudies.bsky.social report on employment support after the launch this morning. Will be looking out for thoughts on supporting those with low/no quals who @wilsontony.bsky.social mentioned in his presentation. Partnerships with adult learning orgs key here.
Excellent conference of all the WEA team today with Chief Exec, Simon Parkinson, and the leadership team setting out a strategy based on accountability and collaboration. Genuine sense of hope and energy in the room. Also, how lovely is the Great Hall at University of Birmingham?
September 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Excellent conference of all the WEA team today with Chief Exec, Simon Parkinson, and the leadership team setting out a strategy based on accountability and collaboration. Genuine sense of hope and energy in the room. Also, how lovely is the Great Hall at University of Birmingham?