Adult education

‘Amazing’: WEA awards winners celebrated at House of Lords

‘The bravest things you see are adults stepping back into a community venue to learn something new’ said WEA's...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Adult education, Skills reform

Rebranding the ‘lifelong loan entitlement’ would make the policy more appealing

Researchers find language of 'lifelong loan' unappealing to future adult learners

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor
Adult education

The DfE’s consultation puts family learning at stake

Juliette Collier and Julia Wright explain why proposals in the funding and accountability consultation which closed last week could...

JL Dutaut
Juliette Collier and Julia Wright
Adult education

Winners of inaugural London Adult Learning Awards revealed

The London Ambulance Service and Greggs are among the winners of the very first Mayor of London Adult Learning...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Adult education, Long read

The dismantling of a sector: Adult education in crisis

Only two years ago, the adult education sector was called ‘the crown’ and community learning its ‘jewel’ by the...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Adult education, T Levels

Low-key launch for T Levels for adults pilot

A pilot in T Levels for adults is taking place across 11 colleges over two years

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education, Devolution

What to expect under plans for adult education devolution across England

Adult education budgets and skills improvement plan involvement are among powers to transfer to local areas

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education

Simplification of adult education funding ‘does not go far enough’

Mayoral combined authorities want skills bootcamps and traineeship funding to be included in the new skills fund

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education

Government seeks views on AEB tender as funding squeeze looms

Increased devolution and growing investment in other provision could lead to another small funding pot, experts warn

Billy Camden
Billy Camden