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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 10h

We're pleased to announce our new Director for Wales, Michelle Matheron! 📣

Michelle is currently Assistant Director, External Affairs at The Open University in Wales and has over 20 years experience of working in policy, public affairs and communications across the HE and voluntary sectors.

Learning and Work Institute announces new Director for Wales

Learning and Work Institute today announced the appointment of Michelle Matheron as Director for Wales

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

Read L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social's comment on today's labour market statistics from ONS in @personneltoday.bsky.social. 🗞️

Falls in vacancies are ‘levelling off’, says ONS

Declines in job vacancies and the number of payrolled employees are levelling off according to October labour market data from the ONS.

www.personneltoday.com

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Ufi VocTech Trust @ufitrust.bsky.social · 1d

Three weeks to go until Get the Nation Learning Week 🙌

Every year, our Strategic Partner @learnworkuk.bsky.social shines a light on making (and winning) the case for lifelong learning

We're looking forward to this year's activities

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o9Emb7

Two vocational workers in hi-vis safety vests and gloves smiling while discussing over a digital tablet in an industrial setting

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

Our October labour market briefing is now live. 🔴

Discover our full analysis of this month's labour market statistics released by ONS. ⬇️

#employment #labourmarket

Labour market analysis for October 2025

Our analysis of labour market data from Office for National Statistics, released on the morning of 14 October 2025.

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

"If the Government wants to grasp the opportunity, there’s a chance to take some genuine steps forward."

What difference could moving skills to DWP make?

📝 L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social tackles this in @fenews.bsky.social, looking at six areas where a real difference can be made.

What Difference Could Moving Skills to DWP Make? | FE News

| What Difference Could Moving Skills to DWP Make?

www.fenews.co.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 1d

"Sectoral differences remain with payroll employment down 110,000 in retail and hospitality compared to a year ago."

L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to today's labour market statistics released by ONS. ✍️

Sign up to receive our full briefing: learningandwork.org.uk/supporter-ne...

Labour market analysis, 14 October 2025

Learning and Work Institute's response to the labour market stats for October 2025, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

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/

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 2d

Great to see our new #AmbitionSkills report in the latest @fenews.bsky.social soundbite edition!

This report, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN, finds that restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22bn.

📑 Read the report: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

How Do We Meet The Missing Middle Skills Needs? | FE Soundbite Edition 818 | FE News

| How Do We Meet The Missing Middle Skills Needs? | FE Soundbite Edition 818

www.fenews.co.uk

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 5d

“We need to move rapidly into scaled up delivery if we’re to make a real difference to the number of people finding work.”

Great to see @stephenevans.bsky.social quoted in @thetimes.com on the Government's expansion of Connect to Work. 📰

✍️ @chris-smyth.bsky.social

Job advisers in GP surgeries will help long-term sick back to work

Ministers are promising every area of England will have job advice experts in medical centres as part of their expansion of back-to-work support

www.thetimes.com

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

Read the full report: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

And find out more about #AmbitionSkills, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

Read the full report: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

And discover our previous Ambition Skills reports: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

The report includes a number of recommendations, including:
🌍 Aim for world-class learning and skills
🧪 Test new community-based ways to increase participation in learning
💷 More support with the costs of learning, including new Learner Accounts
📍 Expand devolution and work together to simplify

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22 billion and save taxpayers £8 billion per year.

The final report from our #AmbitionSkills programme, supported by City & Guilds and NOCN Group, has now been published. 📑

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 8d

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 ✍️

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 9d

One month to go! 📆

Get the Nation Learning Week is fast approaching...

💫 From 3-7 November, we'll be shining a light on the benefits of lifelong learning alongside supporters of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.

Find out how to get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 22d

"We commit to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life..."

📝 Has your organisation signed the #GetTheNationLearning Charter? The charter provides a common platform to organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.

Find out more. ⬇️

Get the Nation Learning Charter - Get the Nation Learning

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 13d

Thrilled to have @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social join our #DrivingChangeHE project!

In partnership with Carers Federation, and supported by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, Driving Change in Higher Education is working to improve the support young adult carers receive at university. 🎓

Lincoln Bishop University @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social · 18d

We are proud to be partnering with the Learning and Work Institute and the Carers Federation. 🙌

Together, we’re shining a spotlight on the challenges young carers face while balancing their studies with caring responsibilities and working to create a future where every carer can thrive

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 13d

In this report, we share findings from the first phase of the programme. 🔍

This autumn, we look forward to convening low-income workers, employers, and providers to co-design a pilot in-work support programme in Edinburgh to help people progress at work. (2/2)

Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: L&W report for @therobertsontrust.bsky.social in partnership with Edinburgh College explores how to support the progression of low-income workers in Scotland. 📑

The report is part of a programme of work on how to drive progress towards fairer work and a reduction in poverty in Scotland. (1/2)

Supporting the progression of low-income workers in Scotland

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to @southernhousing.bsky.social, who are leading one of our JobsPlus pilots, for winning the 'Excellent Community Project' award at the Kent Housing Group Excellence Awards 2025!

Find out more about the JobsPlus programme: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 15d

Catch up on L&W's @samavanzowindett.bsky.social on BBC Three Counties! 📻

Sam discussed the Government's plans to offer paid work to young people not in work or training, welcoming the plans but highlighting that some young people risk missing out on support.

Listen to the interview. ⬇️ (2.08.55)

The JVS Show - Should benefits be axed for young people not in work? - BBC Sounds

JVS fights for your consumer rights, plus Beds, Herts and Bucks big conversation.

www.bbc.co.uk

Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 15d

In @feweek.bsky.social, L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social comments on the GLA's plans to introduce sector employer boards in London.

💬 Stephen said he hopes “the new boards will look at increasing employer investment in training, which has fallen 36 per cent in the last 20 years.”

Khan puts business bosses in skills driving seat

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is seeking employers in key sectors to join boards to 'ultimately lead commissioning' of skills, work and careers programmes.

feweek.co.uk

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