Author: Chadeesingh, Lal, Daniel Carr, and Raj Chande Details: In September 2016, the Department for Education (DfE) commissioned the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to investigate how behavioural insights could help to facilitate a school-led improvement system. This...
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Health-led trials impact evaluation report (2023)
Author: Helen Gray, Jess Elmore, Naomi Clayton Details: The full suite of reports contain the detailed findings and analysis for the Health-led Trials, a large scale randomised-controlled trial testing time-limited provision of Individual Placement and Support for...
The evaluation of the restart scheme (2023)
Author: Jack Bradstreet, Jess Elmore, Naomi Clayton Details: L&W led the evaluation of the Government’s Restart programme, in partnership with Ipsos UK. The research comprised: a longitudinal cohort study, a survey of Restart providers and case study research of...
New futures pilot evaluation (2024)
Author: Corin Egglestone, Mags Bexon, Helen Gray, Lorenzo Manetti, Danny Price, Sara Treneman Details: This evaluation builds the evidence base for what works in supporting individuals to successfully change career.
Evaluation of youth employment service North East
Author: Catherine Marren, Charlotte Robey, Helen Gray, Lorenzo Manetti, Lovedeep Vaid Details: L&W carried out an independent evaluation of Youth Employment Service North East (YESNE) programme on behalf of the Youth Futures Foundation (YFF). The programme was...
Youth opportunity index (2019)
Author: Learning and Work Institute Details: This brings together data on achievement at age 16 (Key Stage 4), attainment of Level 3 by age 19, access to higher education, take up of apprenticeships, employment rates, a measure of the quality of work (net...
Adult participation in learning survey
Author: Learning and Work Institute Details: Our Adult Participation in Learning survey is the longest running and most frequently occurring study of adult learning in the UK. It adopts a broad definition of learning, including formal, non-formal and informal...
Modelling essential skills across England (2023)
Author: Learning and Work Institute Details: L&W has modelled essential skills, including numeracy and literacy, needs across England. The modelling reveals disparities in essential skills levels within local areas which far exceed those between local and...
Labour Market Analysis (monthly, Oct 2024)
Author: Learning and Work Institute Details: Every month, Learning and Work Institute produces detailed and timely analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS. We examine what the figures tell us both about the health of our labour market, and what they...
Getting the basics right
Author: Alex Stevenson, Daniela Cabral, Jubair Ahmed, Sophie Hall, Stephen Evans Details: Basic skills – including literacy, numeracy, ESOL and digital skills – are key to supporting adults’ life chances. Participation in basic skills learning results in a range of...
Cost barriers to learning at Level 3
Author: Emily Jones, Yasmin White, Sophie Hall, Mags Bexon Details: This research, carried out by Learning and Work Institute on behalf of the Department for Education, provides evidence on: The financial barriers that learners face How learning impacts on...
Effective practice in English and maths for adult learners in London
Author: Corin Egglestone, Hazel Klenk, Trudi Martin and Alex Stevenson Details: Learning and Work Institute worked with the Greater London Authority to identify barriers to participation and achievement in basic English and maths training at level 2 and below. The...