🗺️ Simon Martin (ATTFE College) gave a whistle-stop tour of local gov reorganisation at today’s HOLEX event — exploring what it means for adult education. With new unitary authorities emerging, big shifts in funding, provision & staff are ahead. Timely insight for the sector. #HOLEXSummerNetwork25

🎤 A highlight of the HOLEX event: @sahn14.bsky.social Susan Pember’s “What the Hell Just Happened?” — a Eurovision-inspired, insight-packed look at our sector. 📊 She revealed early survey findings and shared sharp reflections on policy, size, and sector strength. #HOLEXSummerNetwork25

Up next at our Network Event here in sunny Birmingham ☀️ we have Andrew Powlson from DWP on Connect to Work - Pathway to Opportunity. Share your thoughts on the day using hashtag #HolexSummerNetwork25 ☺️

Today is the day! Our first session is with Gemma Marsh, Deputy CEO of Skills England, discussing their vision and co-creating solutions 🙌🏻 #HolexSummerNetwork25

"By acting together, we can move towards a culture, society and economy where everyone can learn throughout life." L&W Deputy Director @emilycjones.bsky.social explains our new #GetTheNationLearning campaign in @feweek.bsky.social, including how you can get involved. ✍️

📣HOLEX is proud to support the #GetTheNationLearning campaign by @learnworkuk.bsky.social, celebrating the importance of lifelong learning across the UK. Find out more at: getthenationlearning.org.uk

📅 It’s National Numeracy Day and money is the theme. 1/3 of UK adults say managing money is the top reason for wanting to improve their maths. 🧰 Use and share the toolkit to help learners of all ages: 👉 www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/lead-deliver... #HOLEX #SpeakUp4AdultEd #NumeracyDay #EverydayMaths

🌿 Last week, a fantastic group of adult education champions attended the King’s Garden Party — recognised for their dedication and impact. 👏 Thank you for all you do to change lives through adult education. #HOLEX #SpeakUp4AdultEd #AdultEducation #LifelongLearning #KingsGardenParty

Read Sue's new blog for Campaign for Learning. There is significant uncertainty in the economy right now - we cannot lose sight of the potential in growing and investing in the talent of adults. The government needs to rethink, reset and reinvest. @sahn14.bsky.social @cforlearning.bsky.social

📣HOLEX stands by its concerns on adult skills funding cuts—100,000 learning places lost. Full funding is vital to boost careers, skills & workforce strength. No adult should be left behind. #LifelongLearning #StandUp4AdultEd

📣 HOLEX challenges recent cuts to the Adult Skills Fund in a second letter to the Secretary of State. Removing funding impacts the hardest-to-reach communities and undermines Government goals for growth and improving adult outcomes. #StandUpforAdultEd Read both letters here: holex.org.uk/policy/

Listening this afternoon to a fabulous CPD session around how to pitch what we do. We need one clear sentence that includes the Who, the What, and the Why. #SpeakUp4AdultEd #HOLEX

Our Network delegates are now working through table challenges, using their collective knowledge to consider Localism in Practice. We are considering how #AdultEducation can best position ourselves in a devolved landscape, and how we can influence process, and demonstrate our value and contribution.

For our next session we have Anne Marie Holdsworth from @barnsleycouncil.bsky.social discussing localism in practice, with their map of possibilities! 🗺️

HOLEX is delighted to welcome Stephen Evans from @learnworkuk.bsky.social; talking about how #AdultEducation can be the golden thread throughout so many policy areas and themes, with so many wider benefits beyond ‘just’ learning! 👏

We're all ready to go here in London for the HOLEX Spring Network Event today! ✨ Time to get together and #SpeakUp4AdultEd 📣

See HOLEX asks of government below and view the full spending review submission at www.holex.org.uk/policy/ 📣

📣HOLEX sent a letter to Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson to discuss the impact of the 3% cuts to the Adult Skills Fund. CEO @caromcd.bsky.social emphasized the consequences, considering the Government’s commitment to economic growth & improving lives. Read the letter here: holex.org.uk/policy/

Funding cuts threaten thousands of adult learning opportunities. @holexpolicy.bsky.social & @dipag.bsky.social, Principal of WM College, are calling on the government to reverse this decision. Adult ed is vital for skills, mental health & the economy. 👉 Join the convo: bit.ly/Letter_To_secretary

Fantastic news for Nelson and Colne College! 👏 who have once again achieved an Outstanding grade following their recent full inspection! This accomplishment comes just less than 3 years after their previous outstanding rating 🎉 Read the report here: files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/5026...

Read CEO @caromcd.bsky.social article on the potential impact of the government's 'AI Revolution' - highlighting how it could affect participants & recipients, emphasising the importance of adult community education to ensure inclusivity📖 #StandUp4AdultEd #growth #AI feweek.co.uk/its-dumb-to-...

Caroline McDonald, CEO of @holexpolicy.bsky.social, urges the #UKGovernment to support 9 million adults needing skills for the AI future. @dipag.bsky.social, Principal of WM College, says adult education helps fight fake news and thrive in a digital world. 📖 bit.ly/InvestigatingAI_Adulteducation

Excellent news for Barnsley! 👏 Barnsley Adult Skills and Community Learning service is rated 'OUTSTANDING' in their recent OFSTED inspection! ✨ Check out the full report: reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/42/... Read more in FE Week: feweek.co.uk/top-ofsted-m... #Education #OFSTED #Achievement

HOLEX is the lead professional body for Adult Community Education and Learning. #SpeakUp4AdultEd #AdultLearning