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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 1d

In our guest view series in the lead up to the Budget, Professor Ewart Keep, @ox.ac.uk makes three asks to address the tensions in skills policy following the machinery of government reforms.

Read Ewart's piece here: bit.ly/AddressingTe...

Three Asks for the Autumn Budget: Addressing the tensions in skills policy

by Professor Ewart Keep, Oxford University, October 2025

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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 1d

We're finalists! 🎥 Our short film 'It's You!' has been selected for #bigsynfilmfest25, the world’s biggest sustainability film festival.

Thanks to Scott Pickup and @mediatrust.bsky.social who made this film on #ParentPoweredLearning possible.

Watch the film here: bit.ly/3TKLLAL

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Family Learning Festival @flfestival.bsky.social · 6d

Join @vadundee.bsky.social this month to explore Beatrix Potter's love of Scottish landscapes, flora, fauna and funga: bit.ly/42cKsir

Their daily studio activities are free and welcome to families of all shapes and sizes as part of the #FamilyLearningFestival 📚✨

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Family Learning Festival @flfestival.bsky.social · 6d

Families are invited to join New Directions College on 29 October for a day of sharing, creating memories and taking part in a variety of enjoyable activities, including a storytelling with maths workshop and a session on reading and multilingualism.

Register your free place: bit.ly/3VRnvO9

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Family Learning Festival @flfestival.bsky.social · 8d

Join @unpluggedtots.bsky.social on 9 October to celebrate their book launch and learn how to help children build essential skills through screen-free activities 📚

This free online showcase is ideal for anyone who works to support family learning: bit.ly/48jvbzZ

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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 8d

Budget day is when the Chancellor and the Work and Pensions Secretary can make adult education a funding priority for older adults as well as 19-24-year-olds says Caroline McDonald @caromcd.bsky.social, CEO, @holexpolicy.bsky.social.

Read Caroline's piece here: bit.ly/Mend-skills-...

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Family Learning Festival @flfestival.bsky.social · 9d

Story Power is the focus of this year's #FamilyLearningFestival 🗨️📚

Watch our short film to see why stories, storytelling and reading are so important in family learning: bit.ly/4h0m4GT

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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 13d

To kickstart this year's #FamilyLearningFestival, we're showcasing family learning activities from winning and shortlisted organisations in the #FamilyLearningAwards 💡

See the full range of free events and sign up: bit.ly/CfLEvents

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 15d

There's still time to sign up for our free showcase events in October 🗓️

Join us during the #FamilyLearningFestival to celebrate @unpluggedtots.bsky.social book launch and learn about MK Gallery's innovative arts programme.

View our showcase events: bit.ly/CfLEvents

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 16d

James Kewin, Sixth Form Colleges Association, calls for more funding, more places and more classrooms to enable more 16-19 young people to study full-time. This will in turn prevent young people becoming NEET.

Read his article: bit.ly/A-better-dea...

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 16d

Join @unpluggedtots.bsky.social on 9 October to celebrate their book launch and learn how to help children build essential skills through screen-free activities 📚

This free online showcase is ideal for anyone who works to support family learning: bit.ly/48jvbzZ

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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 21d

This year's #FamilyLearningFestival celebrates Story Power, following our national family learning conference 💡

Read our report to see how stories, storytelling and reading are having a positive impact on family learning across the country: bit.ly/469PUoH

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 21d

Running an event during the #FamilyLearningFestival? Spread the word with our free social media pack 🗣️

Download the toolkit here: bit.ly/3JH6GCS

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 23d

The #FamilyLearningFestival is nearly here! We'd love to hear how you're planning to celebrate the Story Power theme ✨

Let us know by filling out our registration form: bit.ly/3Ux2ho1

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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 27d

🎨 Join us on 16 October to learn how MK Gallery's Art and Us programme delivered artist-led workshops to children with additional and complex support needs.

This free online showcase is ideal for anyone who works to support family learning. Sign up here: bit.ly/464oSxF

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 28d

Celebrate the launch of the #FamilyLearningFestival and learn how to help children build essential skills through screen-free activities with @unpluggedtots.bsky.social on 9 October.

This free online showcase is ideal for anyone who works to support family learning: bit.ly/48jvbzZ

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · 29d

Interesting in planning an event for this year's #FamilyLearningFestival? 💭 Our planning guide is full of helpful hints and tips on running an impactful event.

Learn more: bit.ly/3UZjNBN

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Sep 11

Taking part in the #FamilyLearningFestival in October? 💭 Let us know by registering your event on the festival website: bit.ly/3Ux2ho1

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Sep 10

Celebrate Story Power this October at the #FamilyLearningFestival! Visit the festival website to download our social media pack: bit.ly/3JH6GCS

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us on 18 September to learn about Rotherham Creative Learning Centre's award-winning health and wellbeing programme, The Living Planet 🌍

This free online showcase is ideal for family learning professionals and colleagues working with families to support learning: bit.ly/4mNP86H

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking for ways to inspire your family learning practice? 💡
We have a range of free showcase events lined up from #FamilyLearningAwards winners and shortlisted organisations.

Visit our website here: bit.ly/CfLEvents

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Sep 1

Planning an event for the #FamilyLearningFestival? 💭
Our free organiser workshop on 4 September is designed to support you with your festival planning.

Sign up here: bit.ly/4o5UPhh

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Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here's why Museum on the Mound take part in the #FamilyLearningFestival 💬

Feeling inspired? Register to take part here: www.familylearningfestival.com

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Aug 27

💬 Take a look at this advice from Islington Adult Community Learning on how to make the most of planning events for the #FamilyLearningFestival.

You can find more guidance and resources on our website: www.familylearningfestival.com

Campaign for Learning @cforlearning.bsky.social · Aug 26

As part of the #FamilyLearningFestival, Clubespanol hosts events that create a welcoming and secure space where children can engage in immersive Spanish language experiences. Find out how you can involved in this year's festival: www.familylearningfestival.com