WEA partners with Good Things Foundation to tackle digital inclusion beyond access: thewea.info/4jfRv1c

January is often a time for making plans and new year’s resolutions, so we’ve running a Creativity for Wellbeing journaling workshop for WEA members. Not a WEA member? Learn about the benefits and join here: www.wea.org.uk/become-member

Did you know we run regular 'Wellness Wednesday' events? In a recent session, hypnotherapist and sleep and stress consultant Melanie Davies delivered an interactive wellbeing session. Find our next Wellness Wednesday event: www.wea.org.uk/events

Happy New Year to our amazing WEA learners, volunteers, members, staff and tutors! ✨ January is International Creativity Month, so we’re celebrating the spark of imagination in everyone. Keep an eye on our feed for inspiring blogs, videos, inspiring stories and activities🎨📚

To everyone celebrating today... Merry Christmas from all of us here at the WEA 🎄🎅 Don't forget - there's still time to register for our free course running today from 3:15-5:15. We'd love to see you there! #JoinIn Find out more at: thewea.info/christmascourse

Don't forget that there's still time to join our free course, The 12 Lunches of Christmas, tomorrow from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. The session will be a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to pause, connect and enjoy the afternoon with others. #JoinIn Find out more at: thewea.info/christmascourse

125 weeks until we are 125 years old! On 16th May 2028 we celebrate 125 years of championing learning for all. Our mission hasn’t changed since we were founded in 1903. We’re still fighting for lifelong learning, just as these learners back in 1909 would have wanted. #WEA125

Our Learner Support department closes for the Christmas period from 4:30pm tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd December. WEA offices will reopen again at 9am, Friday 2nd January. The Learner Support team will be unavailable during this time, on phones, email or live chat.

You are warmly invited to join our free course, The 12 Lunches of Christmas, on Christmas Day from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. The session will be a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to pause, connect and enjoy the afternoon with others. Find out more at: thewea.info/christmascourse

The latest report from the Association of Colleges makes a compelling case for positioning lifelong learning at the heart of health strategies. You can read our full response, including a link to their report, on our website. @aoc-info.bsky.social

Today is Human Rights Day. We'll say it: lifelong learning isn’t just a privilege, it should be a fundamental human right. In a world that’s constantly evolving, the ability to learn, adapt, and grow empowers individuals to thrive and lead meaningful lives. #HumanRightsDay

Navjot Johal, our Director of Learning, was a speaker at Wednesday's event. He discussed the need for a long term and sustainable lifelong learning strategy and also highlighted to the panel how the WEA sees lifelong learning as a policy solution to multiple challenges such as health and wellbeing.

We understand if you can't give money right now - but please could you share this post to help us reach more people? With your support, we can help those who need it most this #GivingTuesday thewea.info/GivingTuesday

📢 The UK Autumn Budget lands tomorrow —what does it mean for adult education and lifelong learning? Get the full explainer on what to expect, who’s in charge, and why it matters: bit.ly/4742M01

WEA in the news 📰 Read our learner's story in the Newcastle Chronicle thewea.info/4r4QIU7

We were recently featured in FE Week, you can read the full article via the link below

Last week was Get The Nation Learning Week. Read WEA CEO @simonparkinson.bsky.social blog reflecting on the week gone by: bit.ly/4nDfRCk #getthenationlearning

It’s Get the Nation Learning Week, and what does the nation care about more than tea? WEA Volunteer, Jim and Lifelong Learning Advocate, Alfie take a minute to swap secrets to brewing the perfect cuppa. #getthenationlearning www.youtube.com/shorts/ZiUHx...

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

Broadcaster, Bard of Barnsley, and all-round word wizard Ian McMillan has penned a brand-new poem just for us. It’s a joyful ode to lifelong learning, created exclusively to celebrate Get the Nation Learning Week. What are you inspired to learn this week? #getthenationlearning

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...

Happy Halloween from everyone at the WEA! #halloween

From witches' fingers to decadent red velvet cupcakes, take a look at our frightfully good recipes that are sure to please all your fellow ghouls and goblins. #halloween

Don't forget to adjust your clocks! ⏰

Adult learning deserves better: a Pre-24 not Post-16 Education White Paper. In a 38,910 word document, adults are mentioned just 0.13%. Read WEA CEO @SimonParkinson6 full response here: bit.ly/4oBgdKV

This morning Mayor of the :East Midlands, Claire Ward, met with ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners and staff at our newly launched Nottingham Community Learning Hub to see first-hand how accessible adult education builds stronger communities.

The WEA team are attending @conservatives.bsky.social Party Conference in Manchester, fighting the good fight for lifelong learning, check out our posts for updates through the day #CPC25

Learning to Thrive Ahead of #WorldMentalHeathDay on Friday we’re highlighting the role of lifelong learning in building confidence, reducing isolation and supporting mental wellbeing. Whether it’s a new skill, a new perspective or a new environment, learning helps us grow, inside and out.

This #WorldTeachersDay, we're celebrating our brilliant WEA tutors who teach online and in local venues across England and Scotland. 🎓Thank you! Hear from our learners about the difference it has made to their learning💚https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5miwxJFFPJc

In order to flourish in her social care career, Favour went in search of a WEA course that would help her to improve her English reading and writing skills. thewea.info/46yBjDt

Watch @simonparkinson.bsky.social give his final thoughts from Labour Party Conference @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #lab25

"We wholeheartedly welcome the Prime Minister’s remarks this afternoon calling out rising racism in the UK. And it’s exciting to see Further Education finally recognised as central to the UK’s economic growth and skills agenda." read more: bit.ly/4pPcYAQ #lab25

Today is International Podcast Day, a celebration of the power of podcasts! We've collated our top 10 educational podcasts for your aural pleasure: www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b... #podcast #InternationalPodcastDay

Day 2 of @uklabour.bsky.social Party Conference #lab25 We're at the Institute for Government fringe on devolution. In answer to WEA question, high street learning hubs could bring learning to where people are says EMCCA Deputy Mayor @nadinepeatfield.bsky.social

Some views on today's Labour Party Conference from our own Senior Public Policy Manager, Chris Butcher #lab25

Two of my favourite organisations. I'm not sure how my life would have gone if it hadn't been for the WEA back in the 80's.

Day 2 at @UKLabour Party Conference #Lab25

Every year on September 26th, Europe celebrates the European Day of Languages — a vibrant reminder of the continent’s rich tapestry of cultures, identities, and, most importantly, languages. Read more in our blog: www.wea.org.uk/news-views/b...

We welcome the announcement of the Government's 'Pride in Place' programme. Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Franciska was struggling with mental health issues and trying to juggle working supermarket hours with caring for her young daughter. Franciska enrolled on WEA teaching assistant and mental health awareness courses and now has turned her life around:: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YVI...

The WEA yesterday announced an exciting new partnership with Samosa Media , a BAME-led arts and education charity, to co-develop a series of innovative learning and community engagement initiatives focused on British Asian history and cultural heritage: www.wea.org.uk/news-views/n...

"It is extremely disappointing that the Education Committee's report on Further Education almost entirely overlooks adult learners... the Committee has neglected the opportunity to broaden its scope to say more about adult learning." read our response here: www.wea.org.uk/news-views/n...

Today is the autumn equinox: when the Earth's axis lies perpendicular to the Sun, making day and night nearly equal in length. In other words, autumn is officially here! Find a course this autumn on our website, including our new WEA Learn programme: www.wea.org.uk

Read our response to @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social writing in @feweek.bsky.social about adult skills moving to DWP. The WEA welcomes a more integrated approach, but fear many adult learners will still lose out Full response and a link to the FE Week in our bio. bit.ly/4msr8F4

In 1903, Albert and Frances Mansbridge founded the WEA with a commitment to making education inclusive for all (an ethos we still follow today). Today, on her birthday 🎂, we take a look into the life of Frances Mansbridge. Read all about her here ➡️ thewea.info/francesmansb...

"No time to waste in rebuilding a culture of lifelong learning " Dr Jo Grady (General Secretary UCU) opens The Ruskin College Lifelong Learning conference 2025 chaired by Professor Graeme Atherton (WEA's Chris Butcher in attendance) @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social

In case you missed it: "Adult education... is rooted in local communities and designed to build trust, openness and purpose... they’re meeting people they might not otherwise cross paths with." feweek.co.uk/adult-learni...

Due to staff training, our phone lines are closed for the whole of today, Tuesday 16th September. Phone lines will reopen at 9am, Wednesday 17th September.

Today is #EndDigitalPoverty day. Did you know 1 in 7 adults in the UK live in digital poverty? Our friends at @age-uk.bsky.social have written this guest blog around empowering older people through digital inclusion. bit.ly/48bOACW

“Crafts are like medicine” and Gen Z is prescribing itself a healthy dose of learning for calm and connection. 47% of our learners feel more social connected and 75% say our courses improved their wellbeing. bit.ly/42syscz