Reposted by Sue PemberStephen Evans @stephenevans.bsky.social · 04/02/2026New data shows a further 14% drop so far this year in adults taking English & maths courses. All due to fewer apprentices doing so after Government removed the requirement. Reminder: 9m adults in England have low literacy or numeracy; it'll take 25 years for all to get help on current trends. 324
Reposted by Sue PemberStephen Evans @stephenevans.bsky.social · 18/07/2025New data shows adult English & maths learning seems to have bottomed out, but at half the level it was at a decade ago. On current trends it will take 20 years+ for everyone to get the help they need. This doesn't get attention it needs - 9m adults in England have low literacy or numeracy. 63416
Reposted by Sue PemberFE Week @feweek.bsky.social · 13/09/2025'The real world of skills and retaining doesn’t fit neatly into departmental silos' @sahn14.bsky.social of @holexpolicy.bsky.social on how the recent reshuffle bodes for FEfeweek.co.uk 011
Reposted by Sue PemberHOLEX @holexpolicy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Read 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 033
Reposted by Sue PemberShane Chowen @ukshane.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Social mobility commissioner and college principal Alun Francis says removing English and maths from apprenticeships is a ‘terrible mistake’ #ATC2025 feweek.co.uk/apprenticesh...feweek.co.ukApprenticeships reform could weaken social mobility impactApprenticeships are often hailed as a vehicle for social mobility, but the reality is more complex 012
Reposted by Sue PemberLearning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Applications are open for our Director of Policy and Research position until 24 March! In this role, you would lead research and development across learning, skills and employment areas, and contribute to policy which influences a fair and prosperous society. Apply now. 📨learningandwork.org.ukWork with usWork with us and deliver a range of high-quality policy and research projects across learning, skills and employment. 015
Reposted by Sue PemberHOLEX @holexpolicy.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Read 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-...feweek.co.ukIt’s dumb to leave adults lagging in the AI revolutionWithout better adult education funding, people with weak digital skills cannot hope to keep up with AI 052