In 2019, a report by the Centenary Commission on Adult Education marked 100 years since the Ministry of Reconstruction’s blueprint for modern adult education. ✍️
📺 Join @weaadulted.bsky.social’s #LifelongLearningWeek webinar at 11am today to explore progress since.
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
📺 Join @weaadulted.bsky.social’s #LifelongLearningWeek webinar at 11am today to explore progress since.
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
November 6, 2024 at 10:07 AM
In 2019, a report by the Centenary Commission on Adult Education marked 100 years since the Ministry of Reconstruction’s blueprint for modern adult education. ✍️
📺 Join @weaadulted.bsky.social’s #LifelongLearningWeek webinar at 11am today to explore progress since.
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
📺 Join @weaadulted.bsky.social’s #LifelongLearningWeek webinar at 11am today to explore progress since.
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
It's #LifelongLearningWeek - a celebration of the power of learning to transform peoples’ lives.
Whether you want to study a particular topic or improve your personal development skills, OpenLearn is a great place to start - allowing you to learn for free, at any time: www.open.edu/openlearn
Whether you want to study a particular topic or improve your personal development skills, OpenLearn is a great place to start - allowing you to learn for free, at any time: www.open.edu/openlearn
November 6, 2024 at 12:59 PM
It's #LifelongLearningWeek - a celebration of the power of learning to transform peoples’ lives.
Whether you want to study a particular topic or improve your personal development skills, OpenLearn is a great place to start - allowing you to learn for free, at any time: www.open.edu/openlearn
Whether you want to study a particular topic or improve your personal development skills, OpenLearn is a great place to start - allowing you to learn for free, at any time: www.open.edu/openlearn
It’s day 4⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek!
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
November 7, 2024 at 11:29 AM
It’s day 4⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek!
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️
Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
“There are enough signals for me to believe that ministers want to see a new lifelong learning culture.”
✍️ David Hughes CBE asks if we're set to turn a corner this #LifelongLearningWeek.
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✍️ David Hughes CBE asks if we're set to turn a corner this #LifelongLearningWeek.
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Are we set to turn a corner on lifelong learning?
In his blog for Lifelong Learning Week 2024, David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive at the Association of Colleges, reflects on the chancellor’s first budget.
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 2:43 PM
“There are enough signals for me to believe that ministers want to see a new lifelong learning culture.”
✍️ David Hughes CBE asks if we're set to turn a corner this #LifelongLearningWeek.
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
✍️ David Hughes CBE asks if we're set to turn a corner this #LifelongLearningWeek.
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
On day 2️⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek we’re proud to share blogs from voices across the #furthereducation and #skills sector.
Discover the full series: festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blog/ ✍️
Discover the full series: festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blog/ ✍️
November 5, 2024 at 2:25 PM
On day 2️⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek we’re proud to share blogs from voices across the #furthereducation and #skills sector.
Discover the full series: festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blog/ ✍️
Discover the full series: festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blog/ ✍️
Catch up on #LifelongLearningWeek 2024!
Miss our webinar with @ageuk.bsky.social on essential skills and older people? Watch the recording. 📽️
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Miss our webinar with @ageuk.bsky.social on essential skills and older people? Watch the recording. 📽️
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Learning in later life: Essential skills and older people | Friday 8 November | 12 noon – 1pm | Online
Join our webinar, Learning in later life: Essential skills and older people, where we’ll be looking at the prevalence of poor essential skills among older people (aged 50+) and the impact this has on ...
learningandwork.org.uk
December 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Catch up on #LifelongLearningWeek 2024!
Miss our webinar with @ageuk.bsky.social on essential skills and older people? Watch the recording. 📽️
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Miss our webinar with @ageuk.bsky.social on essential skills and older people? Watch the recording. 📽️
learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
It’s Day 1️⃣2️⃣ and our final day of #12DaysofLW! ✨
Today, we’re looking back on #LifelongLearningWeek when we highlighted the benefits of learning across policy areas.
📢 We also announced that we are developing our #lifelonglearning campaigning work: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Today, we’re looking back on #LifelongLearningWeek when we highlighted the benefits of learning across policy areas.
📢 We also announced that we are developing our #lifelonglearning campaigning work: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
December 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM
It’s Day 1️⃣2️⃣ and our final day of #12DaysofLW! ✨
Today, we’re looking back on #LifelongLearningWeek when we highlighted the benefits of learning across policy areas.
📢 We also announced that we are developing our #lifelonglearning campaigning work: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Today, we’re looking back on #LifelongLearningWeek when we highlighted the benefits of learning across policy areas.
📢 We also announced that we are developing our #lifelonglearning campaigning work: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
“Breaking this pattern will require us to make lifelong learning more accessible, more affordable, and more attractive for both workers and employers.”
✍️ @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, @skillsfederation.bsky.social.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, @skillsfederation.bsky.social.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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Breaking patterns for a decade of national renewal | Lifelong Learning Week 2024
Dr Fiona Aldridge, Chief Executive at Skills Federation, calls for lifelong learning to be a priority to widen opportunity and realise ambitions for economic growth
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November 5, 2024 at 2:40 PM
“Breaking this pattern will require us to make lifelong learning more accessible, more affordable, and more attractive for both workers and employers.”
✍️ @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, @skillsfederation.bsky.social.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, @skillsfederation.bsky.social.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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Save the date... 🗓️
✨ It’s that time of year again! Lifelong Learning Week will return from 4 to 8 November – and we’d love for you to join us.
Let us know what you’re planning for the week using the hashtag #LifelongLearningWeek and stay tuned for more from us.
✨ It’s that time of year again! Lifelong Learning Week will return from 4 to 8 November – and we’d love for you to join us.
Let us know what you’re planning for the week using the hashtag #LifelongLearningWeek and stay tuned for more from us.
October 4, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Save the date... 🗓️
✨ It’s that time of year again! Lifelong Learning Week will return from 4 to 8 November – and we’d love for you to join us.
Let us know what you’re planning for the week using the hashtag #LifelongLearningWeek and stay tuned for more from us.
✨ It’s that time of year again! Lifelong Learning Week will return from 4 to 8 November – and we’d love for you to join us.
Let us know what you’re planning for the week using the hashtag #LifelongLearningWeek and stay tuned for more from us.
Some great events for Lifelong Learning Week this year and you can catch up on a fascinating discussion on the legacy of the Centenary Commission on Adult Education over at the @weaadulted.bsky.social website.
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/n...
#LifelongLearningWeek
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/n...
#LifelongLearningWeek
WEA Lifelong Learning Week webinar | WEA
How is The Centenary Commission on Adult Education doing? We review its progress five years on from its publication.
www.wea.org.uk
November 9, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Some great events for Lifelong Learning Week this year and you can catch up on a fascinating discussion on the legacy of the Centenary Commission on Adult Education over at the @weaadulted.bsky.social website.
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/n...
#LifelongLearningWeek
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/n...
#LifelongLearningWeek
📢 It’s #LifelongLearningWeek – and there’s never been a better time to make the case for learning!
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Lifelong Learning Week - Festival of Learning
Lifelong Learning Week is an annual week of activity taking place across England.
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November 4, 2024 at 9:25 AM
📢 It’s #LifelongLearningWeek – and there’s never been a better time to make the case for learning!
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱
Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...
#LifelongLearningWeek is nearly here and there is still time to sign up for @weaadulted.bsky.social webinar on the Centenary Commission report on adult education.
Join us in conversation with some of the Commissioners to discuss the future of lifelong learning
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
Join us in conversation with some of the Commissioners to discuss the future of lifelong learning
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
Lifelong Learning Week webinar | WEA
Join this free webinar, hosted by the WEA for Lifelong Learning Week 2024
www.wea.org.uk
November 1, 2024 at 10:13 AM
#LifelongLearningWeek is nearly here and there is still time to sign up for @weaadulted.bsky.social webinar on the Centenary Commission report on adult education.
Join us in conversation with some of the Commissioners to discuss the future of lifelong learning
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
Join us in conversation with some of the Commissioners to discuss the future of lifelong learning
www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...
Pleased to have contributed to a series of blogs for #LifelongLearningWeek, setting out why and how we need to make lifelong learning more accessible, affordable and attractive learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Breaking patterns for a decade of national renewal
For Lifelong Learning Week 2024, Dr Fiona Aldridge calls for lifelong learning to be a priority to realise ambitions for economic growth.
learningandwork.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Pleased to have contributed to a series of blogs for #LifelongLearningWeek, setting out why and how we need to make lifelong learning more accessible, affordable and attractive learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
📢 We’re developing our campaigning work on #lifelonglearning.
@emilycjones.bsky.social explains how we plan to build on our 30-year Festival of Learning history and evolve to better tackle challenges we face today. Get the full story. ⬇️
#LifelongLearningWeek
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/makin...
@emilycjones.bsky.social explains how we plan to build on our 30-year Festival of Learning history and evolve to better tackle challenges we face today. Get the full story. ⬇️
#LifelongLearningWeek
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/makin...
Making the case for lifelong learning
Emily Jones, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, shares plans to develop a campaign advocating for change to raise participation in lifelong learning, building…
www.fenews.co.uk
November 8, 2024 at 10:04 AM
📢 We’re developing our campaigning work on #lifelonglearning.
@emilycjones.bsky.social explains how we plan to build on our 30-year Festival of Learning history and evolve to better tackle challenges we face today. Get the full story. ⬇️
#LifelongLearningWeek
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/makin...
@emilycjones.bsky.social explains how we plan to build on our 30-year Festival of Learning history and evolve to better tackle challenges we face today. Get the full story. ⬇️
#LifelongLearningWeek
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/makin...
“It would be easy to dismiss this collection of clues as trivial and inconsequential. Believe me, they are not.”
@annlimb.bsky.social spots the clues the Government knows it’s time for skills to make a positive change. #LifelongLearningWeek
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@annlimb.bsky.social spots the clues the Government knows it’s time for skills to make a positive change. #LifelongLearningWeek
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The time has never been better | Lifelong Learning Week 2024
This Lifelong Learning Week, Dame Ann Limb, Chair of the Lifelong Education Institute, spots the clues the Government knows it’s time for skills to make a positive change.
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 2:39 PM
“It would be easy to dismiss this collection of clues as trivial and inconsequential. Believe me, they are not.”
@annlimb.bsky.social spots the clues the Government knows it’s time for skills to make a positive change. #LifelongLearningWeek
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
@annlimb.bsky.social spots the clues the Government knows it’s time for skills to make a positive change. #LifelongLearningWeek
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“The path to a robust culture of lifelong learning is ambitious, but it’s achievable if we work collaboratively.”
✍️ Jagdeep Soor sets out his vision for lifelong learning over the next decade.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ Jagdeep Soor sets out his vision for lifelong learning over the next decade.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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Ambitions for the next decade | Lifelong Learning Week 2024
In this blog for Lifelong Learning Week 2024, Jagdeep Soor, Executive Director at Pathway Group, sets out his vision for lifelong learning over the next decade and how this can be made a reality.
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 2:50 PM
“The path to a robust culture of lifelong learning is ambitious, but it’s achievable if we work collaboratively.”
✍️ Jagdeep Soor sets out his vision for lifelong learning over the next decade.
#LifelongLearningWeek
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
✍️ Jagdeep Soor sets out his vision for lifelong learning over the next decade.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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💡 Micro-credentials for inclusive pathways:
Hosted by EAEA during #LifelongLearningWeek, this season explored how micro-credentials can strengthen competences and skills for learners, with a strong contribution from Prof. Francesca Torlone in our #SalamInterreg project
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Hosted by EAEA during #LifelongLearningWeek, this season explored how micro-credentials can strengthen competences and skills for learners, with a strong contribution from Prof. Francesca Torlone in our #SalamInterreg project
Read more lnkd.in/eRNbSCWq
December 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
💡 Micro-credentials for inclusive pathways:
Hosted by EAEA during #LifelongLearningWeek, this season explored how micro-credentials can strengthen competences and skills for learners, with a strong contribution from Prof. Francesca Torlone in our #SalamInterreg project
Read more lnkd.in/eRNbSCWq
Hosted by EAEA during #LifelongLearningWeek, this season explored how micro-credentials can strengthen competences and skills for learners, with a strong contribution from Prof. Francesca Torlone in our #SalamInterreg project
Read more lnkd.in/eRNbSCWq
📚EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum 2025
EARLALL joined the EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum on the future EU Budget (MFF), organised by the Lifelong Learning Platform #LifelongLearningWeek 2025.
Read more about what EARLALL had to say on stage
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EARLALL joined the EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum on the future EU Budget (MFF), organised by the Lifelong Learning Platform #LifelongLearningWeek 2025.
Read more about what EARLALL had to say on stage
👉🏽 lnkd.in/eX6Wa-JK
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📚EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum 2025
EARLALL joined the EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum on the future EU Budget (MFF), organised by the Lifelong Learning Platform #LifelongLearningWeek 2025.
Read more about what EARLALL had to say on stage
👉🏽 lnkd.in/eX6Wa-JK
EARLALL joined the EU Lifelong Learning Stakeholders’ Forum on the future EU Budget (MFF), organised by the Lifelong Learning Platform #LifelongLearningWeek 2025.
Read more about what EARLALL had to say on stage
👉🏽 lnkd.in/eX6Wa-JK
Holly writes about what it meant to meet Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at our #DrivingChangeHE event in #LifelongLearningWeek while advocating for better support for young adult carers. ⬇️
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“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.” - Learning and Work Institute
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November 21, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Holly writes about what it meant to meet Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at our #DrivingChangeHE event in #LifelongLearningWeek while advocating for better support for young adult carers. ⬇️
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
Hear from essential skills experts! 🗣️
Our #LifelongLearningWeek webinar explored findings from the research.
📽️ Watch it back: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Our #LifelongLearningWeek webinar explored findings from the research.
📽️ Watch it back: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Learning in later life: Essential skills and older people | Friday 8 November | 12 noon – 1pm | Online
Join our webinar, Learning in later life: Essential skills and older people, where we’ll be looking at the prevalence of poor essential skills among older people (aged 50+) and the impact this has on ...
learningandwork.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Hear from essential skills experts! 🗣️
Our #LifelongLearningWeek webinar explored findings from the research.
📽️ Watch it back: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Our #LifelongLearningWeek webinar explored findings from the research.
📽️ Watch it back: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
Just over an hour until our webinar with Age UK exploring older people’s experiences of essential skills learning. 🔍
Join us at 12 noon: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
#LifelongLearningWeek
Join us at 12 noon: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
#LifelongLearningWeek
November 8, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Just over an hour until our webinar with Age UK exploring older people’s experiences of essential skills learning. 🔍
Join us at 12 noon: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
#LifelongLearningWeek
Join us at 12 noon: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...
#LifelongLearningWeek
“It is clear that #lifelonglearning, as a core part of the further education and skills sector, should sit at the heart of delivering the Labour Government's vision for the country.”
✍️ Katerina Kolyva #LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ Katerina Kolyva #LifelongLearningWeek
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Lifelong learning is key to delivering the Government’s five missions
As part of Lifelong Learning Week 2024, Dr Katerina Kolyva (Education and Training Foundation) sets out how greater investment in FE and skills could break down barriers to opportunity.
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 2:49 PM
“It is clear that #lifelonglearning, as a core part of the further education and skills sector, should sit at the heart of delivering the Labour Government's vision for the country.”
✍️ Katerina Kolyva #LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ Katerina Kolyva #LifelongLearningWeek
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“... a collaborative effort is required ... to create a tectonic shift in our adult learning culture.”
✍️ Hannah Larsen sets out how employers, govt, providers & individuals can meet skills needs.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ Hannah Larsen sets out how employers, govt, providers & individuals can meet skills needs.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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Towards a collaborative approach to building a skilled workforce for tomorrow
Hannah Larsen, Policy Officer at British Chambers of Commerce marks Lifelong Learning Week 2024 with a guest blog.
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 2:48 PM
“... a collaborative effort is required ... to create a tectonic shift in our adult learning culture.”
✍️ Hannah Larsen sets out how employers, govt, providers & individuals can meet skills needs.
#LifelongLearningWeek
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
✍️ Hannah Larsen sets out how employers, govt, providers & individuals can meet skills needs.
#LifelongLearningWeek
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
“170 years on, our mission as the oldest adult college in the country still resonates as inequalities in education persist.”
✍️ Dipa Ganguli OBE calls for #inclusive learning ecosystems.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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✍️ Dipa Ganguli OBE calls for #inclusive learning ecosystems.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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A critical investment for the future | Lifelong Learning Week 2024
As part of Lifelong Learning Week, Dipa Ganguli OBE, Principal of WM College and Chair of Holex, reflects on why WM College’s mission to widen access to education is just as important as ever as they ...
festivaloflearning.org.uk
November 5, 2024 at 2:44 PM
“170 years on, our mission as the oldest adult college in the country still resonates as inequalities in education persist.”
✍️ Dipa Ganguli OBE calls for #inclusive learning ecosystems.
#LifelongLearningWeek
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
✍️ Dipa Ganguli OBE calls for #inclusive learning ecosystems.
#LifelongLearningWeek
festivaloflearning.org.uk/news-and-blo...
“To shift the dials on adult participation in learning, local and national government need to set a clear goal to reduce inequalities.”
✍️ In a new blog, L&W’s Oriane Nermond explores the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024.
#LifelongLearningWeek
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ In a new blog, L&W’s Oriane Nermond explores the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024.
#LifelongLearningWeek
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What can we learn from the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024?
Oriane Nermond draws on the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024 to explore why we must shift the dials on participation in learning
learningandwork.org.uk
November 4, 2024 at 12:06 PM
“To shift the dials on adult participation in learning, local and national government need to set a clear goal to reduce inequalities.”
✍️ In a new blog, L&W’s Oriane Nermond explores the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024.
#LifelongLearningWeek
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...
✍️ In a new blog, L&W’s Oriane Nermond explores the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024.
#LifelongLearningWeek
learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...