For the last day of Get The Nation Learning week, we're resharing this wonderful poem from broadcaster, Bard of Barnsley, and all-round word wizard Ian McMillan, who last year penned a brand-new poem just for us. #getthenationlearning
November 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
For the last day of Get The Nation Learning week, we're resharing this wonderful poem from broadcaster, Bard of Barnsley, and all-round word wizard Ian McMillan, who last year penned a brand-new poem just for us. #getthenationlearning
Read @feweek.bsky.social coverage of our brilliant 2026 #GetTheNationLearning Award winners. 🏆
Dame Mary Beard crowned lifelong learning champion
British Army and Walsall FC also honoured, alongside learners who returned to education after unemployment
feweek.co.uk
November 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Read @feweek.bsky.social coverage of our brilliant 2026 #GetTheNationLearning Award winners. 🏆
🎉 Congratulations to Northumberland Libraries, shortlisted at the Get the Nation Learning Awards yesterday for helping communities use AI safely and confidently!
Explore the project: buff.ly/14Gavww
#GetTheNationLearning #DigitalInclusion #Libraries #LifelongLearning @learnworkuk.bsky.social
Explore the project: buff.ly/14Gavww
#GetTheNationLearning #DigitalInclusion #Libraries #LifelongLearning @learnworkuk.bsky.social
November 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Northumberland Libraries, shortlisted at the Get the Nation Learning Awards yesterday for helping communities use AI safely and confidently!
Explore the project: buff.ly/14Gavww
#GetTheNationLearning #DigitalInclusion #Libraries #LifelongLearning @learnworkuk.bsky.social
Explore the project: buff.ly/14Gavww
#GetTheNationLearning #DigitalInclusion #Libraries #LifelongLearning @learnworkuk.bsky.social
Westminster Adult Education service, as part of @citywestminster.bsky.social, is celebrating! Thank you to @learnworkuk.bsky.social , sponsors UVAC & @holexpolicy.bsky.social #GetTheNationLearning
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November 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Westminster Adult Education service, as part of @citywestminster.bsky.social, is celebrating! Thank you to @learnworkuk.bsky.social , sponsors UVAC & @holexpolicy.bsky.social #GetTheNationLearning
https://f.mtr.cool/r5qwh05oqf
https://f.mtr.cool/r5qwh05oqf
That's a wrap 🎬
Thank you to every organisation and individual who supported Get the Nation Learning Week 2026.
The breadth of activity taking place far and wide has shown the energy, commitment and momentum behind our campaign for greater investment in lifelong learning.
#GetTheNationLearning
Thank you to every organisation and individual who supported Get the Nation Learning Week 2026.
The breadth of activity taking place far and wide has shown the energy, commitment and momentum behind our campaign for greater investment in lifelong learning.
#GetTheNationLearning
November 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
That's a wrap 🎬
Thank you to every organisation and individual who supported Get the Nation Learning Week 2026.
The breadth of activity taking place far and wide has shown the energy, commitment and momentum behind our campaign for greater investment in lifelong learning.
#GetTheNationLearning
Thank you to every organisation and individual who supported Get the Nation Learning Week 2026.
The breadth of activity taking place far and wide has shown the energy, commitment and momentum behind our campaign for greater investment in lifelong learning.
#GetTheNationLearning
That award ceremony glow ✨
It was wonderful celebrating our incredible 2026 #GetTheNationLearning award winners and finalists yesterday.
These organisations and individuals each have a unique story demonstrating how learning changes lives.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
It was wonderful celebrating our incredible 2026 #GetTheNationLearning award winners and finalists yesterday.
These organisations and individuals each have a unique story demonstrating how learning changes lives.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
November 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
That award ceremony glow ✨
It was wonderful celebrating our incredible 2026 #GetTheNationLearning award winners and finalists yesterday.
These organisations and individuals each have a unique story demonstrating how learning changes lives.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
It was wonderful celebrating our incredible 2026 #GetTheNationLearning award winners and finalists yesterday.
These organisations and individuals each have a unique story demonstrating how learning changes lives.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
Let's #GetTheNationLearning 📚
What could you achieve by taking the first step towards learning something new?
We spoke to two of our learners about what inspired them to learn, their experiences and how their courses have made a difference.
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
What could you achieve by taking the first step towards learning something new?
We spoke to two of our learners about what inspired them to learn, their experiences and how their courses have made a difference.
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
November 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Let's #GetTheNationLearning 📚
What could you achieve by taking the first step towards learning something new?
We spoke to two of our learners about what inspired them to learn, their experiences and how their courses have made a difference.
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
What could you achieve by taking the first step towards learning something new?
We spoke to two of our learners about what inspired them to learn, their experiences and how their courses have made a difference.
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
Today, the winners and finalists of our 2026 #GetTheNationLearning Awards will be revealed... ✨
Head over to our LinkedIn to find out all the winners in real time!
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, Ufi VocTech Trust, City Lit, Kaplan, the British Army, UVAC and HOLEX.
Head over to our LinkedIn to find out all the winners in real time!
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, Ufi VocTech Trust, City Lit, Kaplan, the British Army, UVAC and HOLEX.
November 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Today, the winners and finalists of our 2026 #GetTheNationLearning Awards will be revealed... ✨
Head over to our LinkedIn to find out all the winners in real time!
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, Ufi VocTech Trust, City Lit, Kaplan, the British Army, UVAC and HOLEX.
Head over to our LinkedIn to find out all the winners in real time!
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, Ufi VocTech Trust, City Lit, Kaplan, the British Army, UVAC and HOLEX.
This #GetTheNationLearning Week, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, highlights the importance of learning throughout life.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority won our Regional Growth Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026. 🏆
West Yorkshire Combined Authority won our Regional Growth Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026. 🏆
November 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
This #GetTheNationLearning Week, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, highlights the importance of learning throughout life.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority won our Regional Growth Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026. 🏆
West Yorkshire Combined Authority won our Regional Growth Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026. 🏆
We had a brilliant time yesterday celebrating our 2026 #GetTheNationLearning Award winners at the Royal Society! ✨
Discover our winner and finalist stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
Discover our winner and finalist stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
November 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
We had a brilliant time yesterday celebrating our 2026 #GetTheNationLearning Award winners at the Royal Society! ✨
Discover our winner and finalist stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
Discover our winner and finalist stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/awards-2026/
To celebrate #GetTheNationLearning Week, we're highlighting the work of colleges in supporting learners across the nation.
Over 200 colleges are delivering education to over 1.6 million learners across England.
Over 200 colleges are delivering education to over 1.6 million learners across England.
November 2, 2026 at 9:20 AM
To celebrate #GetTheNationLearning Week, we're highlighting the work of colleges in supporting learners across the nation.
Over 200 colleges are delivering education to over 1.6 million learners across England.
Over 200 colleges are delivering education to over 1.6 million learners across England.
Get the Nation Learning Week is here! 🧡
This week, supporters of the Get the Nation Learning campaign are coming together to raise the profile of lifelong learning.
If you have activities planned, use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag so we can see what you're up to!
This week, supporters of the Get the Nation Learning campaign are coming together to raise the profile of lifelong learning.
If you have activities planned, use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag so we can see what you're up to!
November 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Get the Nation Learning Week is here! 🧡
This week, supporters of the Get the Nation Learning campaign are coming together to raise the profile of lifelong learning.
If you have activities planned, use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag so we can see what you're up to!
This week, supporters of the Get the Nation Learning campaign are coming together to raise the profile of lifelong learning.
If you have activities planned, use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag so we can see what you're up to!
We're proud to support #GetTheNationLearning Week!
Since signing the Charter in 2025, #WAES continues to champion #lifelonglearning and celebrate the impact of #adulteducation.
This week, we're sharing our learners' inspiring stories and achievements. Stay tuned!
Since signing the Charter in 2025, #WAES continues to champion #lifelonglearning and celebrate the impact of #adulteducation.
This week, we're sharing our learners' inspiring stories and achievements. Stay tuned!
November 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM
We're proud to support #GetTheNationLearning Week!
Since signing the Charter in 2025, #WAES continues to champion #lifelonglearning and celebrate the impact of #adulteducation.
This week, we're sharing our learners' inspiring stories and achievements. Stay tuned!
Since signing the Charter in 2025, #WAES continues to champion #lifelonglearning and celebrate the impact of #adulteducation.
This week, we're sharing our learners' inspiring stories and achievements. Stay tuned!
"The campaign marks a rare opportunity for adult learning to be pushed to the forefront, and for employers, community organisations, learning providers and Parliament to highlight the importance of the issue."
Great to see Paul Davies MP highlight #GetTheNationLearning in Parliament. ⬇️🎙️
Great to see Paul Davies MP highlight #GetTheNationLearning in Parliament. ⬇️🎙️
www.theyworkforyou.com
November 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
"The campaign marks a rare opportunity for adult learning to be pushed to the forefront, and for employers, community organisations, learning providers and Parliament to highlight the importance of the issue."
Great to see Paul Davies MP highlight #GetTheNationLearning in Parliament. ⬇️🎙️
Great to see Paul Davies MP highlight #GetTheNationLearning in Parliament. ⬇️🎙️
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning Regional Growth Award winner West Yorkshire Combined Authority in the Telegraph & Argus. 🗞️
National award for West Yorkshire's work to transform adult learning
A COMBINED authority has been nationally recognised for its approach to adult learning
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
November 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning Regional Growth Award winner West Yorkshire Combined Authority in the Telegraph & Argus. 🗞️
“Learning is no longer simply preparation for work; learning is work.”
In guest article 5️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Skills Symphony explores why workplace learning needs to be readily available, accessible and no longer confined to particular places or points in time.
In guest article 5️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Skills Symphony explores why workplace learning needs to be readily available, accessible and no longer confined to particular places or points in time.
Putting lifelong learning up on the agenda at a time of constant change - Get the Nation Learning
In our fourth guest article for Get the Nation Learning Week, Jenna Eaton, Training Manager at Seddon reflects on the importance of tackling skills shortages within construction and why investment in ...
getthenationlearning.org.uk
November 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
“Learning is no longer simply preparation for work; learning is work.”
In guest article 5️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Skills Symphony explores why workplace learning needs to be readily available, accessible and no longer confined to particular places or points in time.
In guest article 5️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Skills Symphony explores why workplace learning needs to be readily available, accessible and no longer confined to particular places or points in time.
Learning doesn’t stop after we leave formal education, and #GettheNationLearning Week is all about the ways we can continue to learn throughout our lives.
Get the Nation Learning was launched by the Learning and Work Institute.
Get the Nation Learning was launched by the Learning and Work Institute.
November 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Learning doesn’t stop after we leave formal education, and #GettheNationLearning Week is all about the ways we can continue to learn throughout our lives.
Get the Nation Learning was launched by the Learning and Work Institute.
Get the Nation Learning was launched by the Learning and Work Institute.
"For me, Get the Nation Learning Week is about recognising that everyone has the capacity to learn and that learning can happen at any age."
For #GetTheNationLearning Week Jude Mortimer @meimaths.bsky.social reflects on what adult maths learners and teachers have taught her about lifelong learning.
For #GetTheNationLearning Week Jude Mortimer @meimaths.bsky.social reflects on what adult maths learners and teachers have taught her about lifelong learning.
Lessons from Adult Maths Learners on Lifelong Learning
Discover insights from adult maths learners and teachers that inspire lifelong learning in education.
mei.org.uk
November 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
"For me, Get the Nation Learning Week is about recognising that everyone has the capacity to learn and that learning can happen at any age."
For #GetTheNationLearning Week Jude Mortimer @meimaths.bsky.social reflects on what adult maths learners and teachers have taught her about lifelong learning.
For #GetTheNationLearning Week Jude Mortimer @meimaths.bsky.social reflects on what adult maths learners and teachers have taught her about lifelong learning.
Our #GetTheNationLearning Learning Provider of the Year Award winner Westminster Adult Education Service has been featured in Westminster Extra. 📰
This award is sponsored by HOLEX and UVAC.
Read their story. ⬇️
This award is sponsored by HOLEX and UVAC.
Read their story. ⬇️
WAES win ‘Learning Provider of the Year' award
Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) has won a national award for leading the way on lifelong learning.
www.westminsterextra.co.uk
November 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Our #GetTheNationLearning Learning Provider of the Year Award winner Westminster Adult Education Service has been featured in Westminster Extra. 📰
This award is sponsored by HOLEX and UVAC.
Read their story. ⬇️
This award is sponsored by HOLEX and UVAC.
Read their story. ⬇️
To coincide with #GettheNationLearning Week, we've pulled together a list of fantastic resources, which are available to build skills, learn new ones, and support employees in the games industry.
November 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
To coincide with #GettheNationLearning Week, we've pulled together a list of fantastic resources, which are available to build skills, learn new ones, and support employees in the games industry.
As part of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Alison Morris (Skills Federation) spoke with Daisy Hooper (Lantra) and Andy Hall (ScreenSkills) about how employers can foster a culture of lifelong learning. ⬇️
Learning for Life: How employers are building a culture of lifelong learning - Skills Federation
As part of Get the Nation Learning Week, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation, spoke with Daisy Hooper from Lantra and Andy Hall from
skillsfederation.org
November 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM
As part of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Alison Morris (Skills Federation) spoke with Daisy Hooper (Lantra) and Andy Hall (ScreenSkills) about how employers can foster a culture of lifelong learning. ⬇️
That's why we're delighted to join the #GetTheNationLearning campaign and champion lifelong learning for all. We're also celebrating our partnership with Amey!
For more info head to our latest news piece: buff.ly/ZFMoqBj
For more info head to our latest news piece: buff.ly/ZFMoqBj
November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
That's why we're delighted to join the #GetTheNationLearning campaign and champion lifelong learning for all. We're also celebrating our partnership with Amey!
For more info head to our latest news piece: buff.ly/ZFMoqBj
For more info head to our latest news piece: buff.ly/ZFMoqBj
#GetTheNationLearning Awards partner spotlight: City Lit 🏆
We are delighted that City Lit is sponsoring our New Directions Award. This award recognises a learner who has taken a first step or new direction in their career or re-entered the world of work.
Two days left until we reveal our winners!
We are delighted that City Lit is sponsoring our New Directions Award. This award recognises a learner who has taken a first step or new direction in their career or re-entered the world of work.
Two days left until we reveal our winners!
November 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#GetTheNationLearning Awards partner spotlight: City Lit 🏆
We are delighted that City Lit is sponsoring our New Directions Award. This award recognises a learner who has taken a first step or new direction in their career or re-entered the world of work.
Two days left until we reveal our winners!
We are delighted that City Lit is sponsoring our New Directions Award. This award recognises a learner who has taken a first step or new direction in their career or re-entered the world of work.
Two days left until we reveal our winners!
Meet WAES learner Mengeh Sinyan!
From following her passion for make-up to reaching the WorldSkills UK National Finals, Mengeh's journey shows how learning can open doors to exciting opportunities.
Read her inspiring story: https://f.mtr.cool/gk5oy7luts
#getthenationlearning
From following her passion for make-up to reaching the WorldSkills UK National Finals, Mengeh's journey shows how learning can open doors to exciting opportunities.
Read her inspiring story: https://f.mtr.cool/gk5oy7luts
#getthenationlearning
November 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Meet WAES learner Mengeh Sinyan!
From following her passion for make-up to reaching the WorldSkills UK National Finals, Mengeh's journey shows how learning can open doors to exciting opportunities.
Read her inspiring story: https://f.mtr.cool/gk5oy7luts
#getthenationlearning
From following her passion for make-up to reaching the WorldSkills UK National Finals, Mengeh's journey shows how learning can open doors to exciting opportunities.
Read her inspiring story: https://f.mtr.cool/gk5oy7luts
#getthenationlearning
“Lifelong learning makes our soldiers better, our Army stronger and our nation more resilient.”
In our guest article 3️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Maj William Dunlop (The British Army) sets out why learning is at the heart of opportunity, capability and growth.
In our guest article 3️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Maj William Dunlop (The British Army) sets out why learning is at the heart of opportunity, capability and growth.
Building strength through learning: Why lifelong learning matters to the Army and the nation - Get the Nation Learning
In our third guest article for Get the Nation Learning Week, Maj William Dunlop AGC(ETS), Learning and Development Specialist at The British Army, our Employer of the Year award winner, sets out why l...
getthenationlearning.org.uk
November 4, 2026 at 8:17 AM
“Lifelong learning makes our soldiers better, our Army stronger and our nation more resilient.”
In our guest article 3️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Maj William Dunlop (The British Army) sets out why learning is at the heart of opportunity, capability and growth.
In our guest article 3️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Maj William Dunlop (The British Army) sets out why learning is at the heart of opportunity, capability and growth.