Find out why the Institute of Employability Professionals has joined our #GetTheNationLearning campaign! 💡
Great to see this article by IEP on why they've joined our network of over 170 supporters committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
In less than a year, the #GetTheNationLearning campaign has created a community of almost 200 supporters dedicated to making and winning the case for lifelong learning. 💡
Hear from Nicola Dolan, Associate Director of Charity, Impact and Operations at Enginuity, on why they've joined the campaign. ⬇️
"Education leads to personal agency. And when you have agency, you have confidence and more opportunities."
Happy #CollegesWeek2026! 🎉
In a new #GetTheNationLearning article @hughesdavid.bsky.social, CEO at @aoc-info.bsky.social, sets out why adult education is an investment, not a cost.
Lifelong learning has never been more important.
That's why our #GetTheNationLearning campaign is focussed on ensuring everyone can learn throughout life, with now nearly 200 supporters.
The 5% Club is one of these. Hear from their Chief Executive Mark Cameron OBE about why they're on board. ⬇️
Put your organisation at the head of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign!
With nearly 200 supporters and high profile coverage in 2025, now is the perfect time to help lead our fast-growing movement making and winning the case for lifelong learning.
➡️ getthenationlearning.org.uk/partnership/
It's National Apprenticeship Week!
In the spirit of celebrating apprenticeships, check out our 2025 #GetTheNationLearning Patron's Award winner Maddison Walker who excelled on a Senior Leader Apprenticeship.
➡️ Read Maddison's story: getthenationlearning.org.uk/maddison-wal...
#NAW2026
#GetTheNationLearning is continuing to grow. 🚀
Investment and participation in adult learning has declined dramatically in the last decade, with large inequalities in access to learning opportunities.
Our campaign is seeking to turn this around so everyone can learn throughout life. Here's why. ⬇️
Refining your plans for 2026? Join our campaign to #GetTheNationLearning!
With over 150 supporters, Get the Nation Learning is committed to making and winning the case for lifelong learning. 💡
Get your organisation on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Back in May, we launched #GetTheNationLearning for a simple reason. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
We have now built a movement of over 150 organisations committed to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life.
Watch highlights from our inaugural awards. 🎥 ⬇️
Day 8 of #12DaysofLW is here and we're reflecting on our Adult Participation in Learning Survey!
The 2025 survey, launched in #GetTheNationLearning Week, warned of a “workforce learning slowdown” with a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
"Get the Nation Learning - that's what we've got to do for our economy but also to make our society strong and fair."
The winner of this year's #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award @officialedballs.bsky.social explains why we must make the case for lifelong learning. ⬇️
We support @learnworkuk.bsky.social's #GetTheNationLearning campaign, sponsoring the Excellence in Teaching Award won by Nerissa Roberts, Curriculum Lead for Adult ESOL at @oldhamcollege.bsky.social.
ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva spoke at the awards, highlighting our commitment to adult learning.
#12DaysofLW returns!
For 12 days, we'll be spotlighting some 2025 L&W highlights. ✨
For Day 1️⃣ we're celebrating launching our #GetTheNationLearning campaign – showing how when adults learn, our society and economy thrive – with over 140 supporters.
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk
"Our campaign is all about putting urgency into everyone's minds about how we can create a really vibrant society full of adult learning."
Why is #GetTheNationLearning important? L&W President Maggie Galliers CBE explains. ⬇️
Join the movement: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
"We need to get the nation learning because we need to get the nation growing."
L&W Director of Policy and Research @emilyishness.bsky.social reflects on how learning is the engine of growth and the way for individuals to change their lives – the basis of our #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award this year went to Ed Balls for being an inspiring advocate for lifelong learning. ✨
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/ed-balls/
Ed discussed the award on Good Morning Britain: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/g...
Nerissa Roberts, an inspirational Oldham College ESOL teacher, won our 'Excellence in Teaching' Award, sponsored by @et-foundation.bsky.social, at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards 2025.
Find out how Nerissa goes above and beyond to support her learners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/nerissa-robe...
This year's #GetTheNationLearning ‘Net Zero Hero’ Award, sponsored by NOCN, went to Lendlease. 🏆
Partnering with Our Newham Learning and Skills, Lendlease creates routes to employment for learners while supporting Newham’s net zero goals at the same time. ⬇️
getthenationlearning.org.uk/lendlease/
At our #GetTheNationLearning Awards, Mark Jones won our 'New Directions' Award, sponsored by @citylit.bsky.social. 🧭
Having been a self-employed plasterer for 36 years, Mark navigated an inspiring career change by enrolling on an HGV course. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/mark-jones/
Great coverage in Warehouse News of @logisticsuk.bsky.social's #GetTheNationLearning Week roundtable – Upskilling and Reskilling in Logistics.
The article references our report for @nuffieldfoundation.org on supporting employer investment in skills.
➡️ learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...
This year's #GetTheNationLearning Awards recognised Manchester City Council with the ‘Regional Growth Award’ for its success in embedding lifelong learning at the heart of its economic and social development strategy.
Read coverage from the British Bulletin: britishbulletin.com/manchester-n...
The 'Employer of the Year' Award, sponsored by NOCN Group, was won by BBC Studios Drama Productions at the 2025 #GetTheNationLearning Awards for its work to support learners to secure jobs and helping them progress in their careers.
Read about our winners: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Positive Futures, MSV Housing's employment and training service, won the ‘Talent is Everywhere’ Award at this year’s #GetTheNationLearning Awards as an inspiring example of how housing providers can play a crucial role in supporting access to learning and jobs.
This year’s #GetTheNationLearning ‘Stronger Communities’ Award went to Poplar HARCA for its expansive range of adult learning programmes that are changing the lives of learners.
Read more about our winners here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
Redbridge Institute of Adult Education won the ‘Learning with Technology’ Award at this year's #GetTheNationLearning Awards for being an inspiring example of how technology can positively impact the learner experience.
Read more from the London Post here: london-post.co.uk/virtual-real...
Lancashire Adult Learning won the ‘Healthier Futures’ Award at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards this year for its success in improving the health of Lancashire residents through bespoke learning provision.
You can read more from the Lancashire Post here: www.lep.co.uk/education/la...
Meet our #GetTheNationLearning Award winners! 💫
Maddison Walker was awarded the Patron's Award for her inspiring learning journey and her impressive achievements in gaining a Senior Leader Apprenticeship and becoming a business owner.
Find out more here: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
"It is never too late to retrain or to change your path. The journey may feel hard at first, but with the right support anything is possible."
Fantastic coverage of our #GetTheNationLearning New Directions award winner Mark Jones in Express and Star. 🗞️
"This award reflects our commitment to embedding learning and inclusive employment pathways into the heart of regeneration." 🌍
Check out coverage in London TV of our #GetTheNationLearning Net Zero Hero award winner Lendlease. ⬇️🗞️
