NEW: Research funded by @PhoenixGroupUK explores the employment-related impact of #lifelonglearning. People qualified at or below GCSE level benefit most from learning in the immediate term and employers investing in training enjoy improved productivity. https://t.co/Mb1g93J3fg

“It is a mistake to reduce the minimum length of an apprenticeship and remove the need to study English and maths.” 💬 L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the Government’s apprenticeship reforms announced today. #apprenticeships https://t.co/WaCFmM2PiD 🔗

Our Impact Report for 2023-24 is now live! At L&W, our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. 💡 See how we worked towards this from April 2023 to March 2024. ⬇️ https://t.co/DWMk68BU9p

“Tackling pervasive low-essential skills must be a collective responsibility – between politicians and decision-makers at national and devolved levels, learning providers and employers.” Read @LWalexs’s new blog exploring last week’s @OECD #PIAAC data: https://t.co/Aq83FdIAnb 🔗

What the OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills Means for Essential Skills | @LWalexs @LearnWorkUK @OECD FE News

Delighted to have been at the launch of this groundbreaking @LearnWorkUK report for @WestMids_CA in Birmingham this morning. Lots of ideas for developing and reimagining English language acquisition - and pleasing to see @NATECLA name-checked in the report. #ESOL #ESOLCapacity

Check out the exec summary over on our website: https://t.co/GXq3iTwHxv 🔗

We included recommendations for @WestMids_CA and ESOL providers, including on developing language acquisition pathways, working with local authorities on an ESOL hub model and supporting the development of the ELA workforce and capacity in the voluntary and community sector.

We found: 🔍ESOL provision demand is outstripping supply 🔍Refugees, people seeking asylum, parents and employed learners are among those whose needs are not being met 🔍Benefits of provision include skills for everyday life, progression in work/learning and better wellbeing

NEW: Our review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands for @WestMids_CA has now been published. This research explores the extent to which investment in ESOL provision is meeting need in the region, and how learner outcomes can be improved. https://t.co/GXq3iTwHxv

A summary of our report will be available on the @LearnWorkUK website later today.

Today is the launch of @LearnWorkUK review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands for @WestMids_CA Mayor Richard Parker highlights the many benefits of good English language skills.

1. New OECD adult basic skills shows ⬆️ in numeracy in England in last decade, little change in literacy. Within this, big & welcome improvements for young people (who were outliers last time), but some backsliding for older adults (perhaps a consequence of austerity in adult ed)

Great to be at launch of @OECD adult skills survey England scores above average for literacy and numeracy, and improvements in young people’s skills means that England is no longer an international outlier But there are still 8.5m working-age adults w/ low essential skills

What should be @MayorofLondon’s priorities for the Adult Skills Fund? @LWalexs gave his thoughts at @LondonAssembly last week, calling for: 🔍 Focus on those with the lowest levels of qualifications 🖌️ Innovation in delivery 🤝 A joined-up approach to learning and skills

Explore the findings further! At our webinar this Thursday, we look forward to hearing from @SchleicherOECD, @sarahjwaite, Jamie Cater @MakeUK_, Rebecca Wheater @TheNFER, @LWalexs and @LWemilyjones on what the survey means for essential skills in the UK. https://t.co/sUBsA5GYqb

“Almost 9m adults still have low literacy and numeracy... We need a renewed focus on English, maths and digital skills for adults.” ✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (#PIAAC) published today. https://t.co/VUoL8iByYg

Our festive retrospective is back… ✨ Through #12daysofLW, reflect with us on a few highlights from the L&W year. For Day 1⃣, we’re looking back to #FestivalofLearning2024 and meeting our incredible winners and finalists. 🏆 Read their stories: https://t.co/N77vdiJZoK

Good to be back in Belfast for an excellent seminar sharing practice in measuring the outcomes and impact of adult learning, with our colleagues @forum_learning and @aontas

New data on literacy & numeracy across many OECD countries out in Dec - first new data in 10 years. Join our webinar to discuss this with the OECD lead on December 12th.