Life and society

Learning and Work Institute is a new independent policy and research organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. We research what works, develop new ways of thinking and implement new approaches. Working with partners,...

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Final Report on work with pilot projects written by Liam Kealy, Kevern Kerswell & Cerys Furlong

The aim of these materials is to: support teachers in developing learners’ English language skills; support teachers in developing learners’ knowledge of life in the UK; support application for citizenship or settlement Part 1 Part 2

Welsh Refugee Council/University of South Wales TESOL Collaboration Project

This study investigated innovative and effective approaches used by the voluntary sector to deliver ESOL to reach marginalised and excluded groups and individuals. The methodology employed included an extensive literature review and data collection through interviews, focus groups and...

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In January 2014, the Welsh NHS Confederation launched its discussion paper entitled ‘From Rhetoric to Reality – NHS Wales in 10 years’ time’.1 The paper sets out ten key challenges that face the NHS in Wales,...

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Full description: 40% of care leavers are not in education, employment or training, compared to just 15% of their peers. Yet with the right support in place they can achieve highly in further and higher education,...

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This toolkit is intended to support adult education providers, including curriculum managers, lecturers and tutors in thinking through how they can work most effectively with adult learners from black and minority ethnic groups.