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13 Rhagfyr 2021
Working together: How learning and skills support can create an inclusive labour market in Northern Ireland
This report for Open College Network Northern Ireland looks at the twin challenges of limiting rises in long-term unemployment and cutting economic inactivity, which are at the heart of ensuring an inclusive labour market recovery in Northern Ireland.
8 Tachwedd 2021
Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2021
It is 25 years since the first adult participation in learning survey. This year’s survey shows that 44% of adults have taken part in learning in the last three years, the first increase since 2015.
25 Hydref 2021
Triple challenge for low-income Londoners: Job insecurity, benefit cuts and rising fuel bills
In partnership with Peabody, this report explores the challenges facing low-income Londoners and identifies policy solutions and things Peabody can do to effectively support their residents.
23 Hydref 2021
Fast forward? Where next for the labour market
There are around 900,000 fewer potential workers in the UK than if pre-pandemic trends had continued, finds a new report by Learning and Work Institute.
20 Hydref 2021
The impact of moving employability training online
L&W was commission by EY Foundation to evaluate review the impact of the move to online delivery on different groups of young people and provide feedback on ‘what works’ to inform future delivery.
19 Hydref 2021
Review of occupational traineeship pilots
This project reviewed the implementation and early impact of the two new occupational traineeship pilots in railway and construction, on behalf of the Department for Education.
15 Hydref 2021
Getting the basics right: The case for action on adult basic skills
Literacy, numeracy and digital skills are vital for life and work. This report makes the case for action on adult basic skills.
11 Hydref 2021
Improving apprentice experience
On behalf of the Department for Education, Learning and Work Institute has produced four guides to support apprentices’ on-programme experience.
22 Medi 2021
Better Work Audit: Job quality in London over the last decade
The Better Work Audit builds on research on the quality of work in London. We examine public data on job quality in the capital, and how this compares to the UK trend.
16 Medi 2021
Focus on results: How a greater focus on outcomes could contribute to England’s learning and skills systems
Our new report, supported by Association of Colleges, looks at how other countries have embedded a focus on outcomes in further education and draws out potential lessons for England.
