Read about our #GetTheNationLearning award winners in @feweek.bsky.social! 🏆 And discover their stories in full on our website: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/

What a week! 💫 The 1st ever Get the Nation Learning Week's blown us away - thank you for promoting lifelong learning with us all week long. 🧡 The week may be over but #GetTheNationLearning doesn't stop - the movement is growing so stay tuned. Here's some highlights from our inaugural awards... ✨

Fantastic to be at Bishop Auckland College today for #GetTheNationLearning Week! 💡 L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social attended a roundtable focussed on how local partnerships can support lifelong learning.

We’re proud to have been part of Get The Nation Learning Week led by the @learnworkuk.bsky.social This week demonstrated us just how transformative education can be - for individuals, communities, and society. Read more about our reflections here: cambridgeava.blogspot.com/2025/11/when...

What is the biggest benefit of JobsPlus being embedded in the local community? Lyndsey Henry from Thirteen Group shared her perspective at our recent #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. 💬⬇️ Find out more about JobsPlus: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

It's #GettheNationLearning Week! 🎉 Explore how learning at work can open doors to new opportunities, build your confidence, and help you reach your goals. Find out more about learning at work ⬇️ nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/learning-at-...

"With more than 5.7m across the UK, small firms can be integral to fixing the skills gap – if the investment is there." In #GetTheNationLearning Week guest article 5️⃣, Tina McKenzie @fsb-uk.bsky.social explores challenges to small businesses investing in skills and how with support they can do more.

📢 NEW: No train, no gain: working class people paid more when they get training from their employer. On day 5️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, our latest research reveals employer investment in training is a “boon for people’s pay and careers” – particularly for working class people. ⤵️

👏 Huge congratulations to City Lit Fellow @officialedballs.bsky.social on receiving the Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards!

UAL Level 2 Art & Design Diploma (Graphic Design)  www.waes.ac.uk/testimonial/fathima-shyan-haniffa/ “I’ve gained the skills to run my own fashion brand and earned a place to study Fashion Design & Development at the #LondonCollegeofFashion.” #GetTheNationLearningWeek @learnworkuk.bsky.social

Reflect on technology findings from the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025! 🔍 In a new guest article, Anthony Painter, Director of Strategic Engagement @ufitrust.bsky.social, looks at the findings to explore how tech is a major enabler for participation in learning. #GetTheNationLearning

What is the biggest benefit of JobsPlus being embedded in the neighbourhoods and communities it supports? Hear what Ellie Banks from Magenta Living had to say at our in-person #JobsPlus event in Birmingham. ⬇️📽️

"Let us move beyond short-term fixes and invest in a future where every adult can learn, earn, and thrive." In guest article 4️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, CEO at UVAC, and @caromcd.bsky.social, CEO at @holexpolicy.bsky.social, call for a bold vision for lifelong learning.

A new report from @learnworkuk.bsky.social for #GetTheNationLearning Week reveals that one in five adults (21%) are participating in learning. Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...

We've joined the Get the Nation Learning campaign by @learnworkuk.bsky.social by signing their charter where we pledge to champion lifelong learning, lead by example, and open up access for everyone Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nKijY3 #Learning #FutureOfWork #Skills

What a brilliant day discussing why lifelong learning is more important than ever at Portcullis House. 💡 #GetTheNationLearning

"Lifelong learning not only enhances our operational capability but also supports social mobility, retention, and the development of adaptable leaders." In guest article 3️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Colonel Alex Burt outlines why the British Army supports the Get the Nation Learning campaign.

@officialedballs.bsky.social won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award yesterday. ⭐ And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺 Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...

📢 NEW: International case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills. Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, our study identifying international practice among employers could help the UK increase employer investment in training which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.

#GetTheNationLearning - Janette, a carer, first joined our Slow Cooking for Carers course and found a love for learning. Wanting to build her confidence with numbers, she joined our #Multiply Budgeting course, mastering percentages and everyday maths. She’s now working towards a qualification!

Tomomi’s story shows why learning at any age matters. From corporate life to creative arts, proof that new skills can open new paths. #GetTheNationLearning

It's #GettheNationLearning Week! 🎉 Whatever stage of your career you're at, learning and development can bring lots of benefits - as Ray, one of our careers advisers, explains.

The #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social have recognised Manchester City Council with the ‘Regional Growth Award’ for embedding lifelong learning in an economic and social development strategy. Congratulations Manchester! getthenationlearning.org.uk/manchester-c...

L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review published today. ⬇️💬 #lifelonglearning #furthereducation #adulteducation

"Employers need to do more to help people stay in work and return to work, and we know that when employers get it right, it benefits everybody." L&W Deputy Director @elizabethgerard.bsky.social responds to the Keep Britain Working Review. ✍️

Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians! Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse. Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

In celebration of Get The Nation Learning Week, we’ve put together a blog about five famous lifelong learners whose passion for learning has inspired millions to continuously explore and seek new knowledge: bit.ly/4974xLt #GetTheNationLearning @learnworkuk.bsky.social

"The Govt needs big ideas that can transform lives... A right to learn is one of those." In guest article 2️⃣ of #GetTheNationLearning Week, Graeme Atherton, Vice-Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford (one of our awards finalists) reflects on opportunities presented by the Post-16 Skills White Paper.

Fantastic to have @officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆 #GetTheNationLearning

Meet the winners! 📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives. Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/

We've kicked off! Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests. Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫 #GetTheNationLearning

Stage is set for our Get the Nation Learning awards.

This #GetTheNationLearning Week run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social, public #Libraries are encouraged to strengthen and showcase their commitment to lifelong learning in their communities. They can also sign the Get the Nation Learning Charter. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...

Who has won the inaugural Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025? 🏆 Today's the day we'll find out! We can't wait to meet our incredible winners and finalists, and to celebrate their achievements. #GetTheNationLearning

Get the Nation Learning Week starts next week 🙌 From celebrating everyone's achievements at Get the Nation Learning Awards to revealing the results from the annual Adult Participation in Learning survey, we're looking forward to a week filled with positive action #GetTheNationLearning #Skills

It's Get the Nation Learning Week. #GetTheNationLearning is a long-term campaign aimed at making and winning the case for lifelong learning. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive, so show your support! getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

It's #GetTheNationLearning Week! We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive. Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

Angie Lizbeth - GCSE English and Maths  #GetTheNationLearningWeek  https://www.waes.ac.uk/testimonial/angie-lizbeth/ "WAES helped me discover my love for learning, from GCSEs & an Access Course to a Tate apprenticeship, & finally graduating from Cambridge." @learnworkuk.bsky.social

Check out coverage of our Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025 in @feweek.bsky.social!

A good summary of the new @learnworkuk.bsky.social adult participation in learning survey & its implications for HE on @wonkhe.bsky.social including ahead of the LLE. Big challenge to tackle the structural inequalities in learning participation. Big focus of our #getthenationlearning campaign.

"Learning gives you options. It builds confidence. It helps you spot opportunities before your competitors do." In guest article 1️⃣ for #GetTheNationLearning Week, Anthony Impey MBE, CEO at Be the Business, explores how thriving businesses are led by people that make workplace learning integral.

Great to see L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social quoted in @telegraphnews.bsky.social on new data on SWAPs (Sector-based Work Academy Programmes). 📰⬇️ www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

We’re excited to kick off #GetTheNationLearningWeek from 3–7 November! During the week, we’ll be sharing inspiring stories from our alumni and current learners to showcase the incredible impact of lifelong learning #jointhemovement @learnworkuk.bsky.social

Get The Nation Learning Week is here, and WEA is proud to be an official supporter of this national celebration of adult education and lifelong learning. Our latest blog tells you all you need to know about this special week: bit.ly/4hujg4U#GetT...

Good news: more adults are still taking part in learning than pre-pandemic. Bad news: it’s fallen & unequal. Plus employer & govt cuts mean fewer formal opportunities. Matters because learning helps careers, health & life. #getthenationlearning

Imagine changing direction mid-career or learning something completely new alongside people from every walk of life. From 3–7 Nov 2025, #GetTheNationLearningWeek celebrates the power of adult education to open doors and transform lives. At WM College, we’re proud to champion lifelong learning 💙

It's #GetTheNationLearning Week! We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive. Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

📣 NEW: Post-pandemic leap in lifelong learning appears over as national survey finds freefalling participation rates. The results of the Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2025 are in – find out more in our short animation and in this thread. 🧵⬇️ (1/10)

It's officially Get The Nation Learning week 🙌 Led by our Strategic Partners @learnworkuk.bsky.social, this week aims to strengthen and showcase the impact of lifelong learning We look forward to getting involved with this week's activities See how you can join in too: https://bit.ly/4o9Emb7

Tell us what you are up to during Get the Nation Learning Week! We want to make as much noise as possible to showcase the benefits of learning on the economy and society. Make sure to use the #GetTheNationLearning hashtag to tell us your plans for the week. And stay tuned for lots more from us...