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The WEA

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A national educational charity with a mission to bring lifelong learning within reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality & promoting social justice.

 England and Scotland
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Joined June 2011
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The Lifelong Learning Labs are here and we’re inviting you in. They’re a national experiment exploring what learning unlocks for adults at work, at home and in our communities. Because adults deserve better. Have your say: thewea.info/40rcrti #WEALabs
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For the last day of Get The Nation Learning week, we're resharing this wonderful poem from broadcaster, Bard of Barnsley, and all-round word wizard Ian McMillan, who last year penned a brand-new poem just for us. #getthenationlearning
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🎨 Free online event: Sidney H Sime : Master of Mystery and Fantasy 🖼️ We welcome guest speaker Mary Broughton to tell us about the life and work of English artist and illustrator Sidney Sime. Sign up here: thewea.info/sidney #gethenationlearning
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Thank you to everyone who attended our final Lifelong Learning Labs round table this week. Here's our Chief Exec Simon with a quick overview. The full labs report will be launched in December, we'll be sharing some more information about the launch shortly. #WEALabs
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Read our response to the publication of a new report, Skills for Work, Life and Place, by the APPG for FE and Lifelong Learning today, which we were proud to contribute to. You can also read the full report here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns-par… #adultlearningpays @AoC_info
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Ever wondered what actually happens during the autumn political conference season? Beyond the major headlines and main stage speeches lies a vibrant space for debate, policy development, and campaigning. Read our full explainer blog at wea.org.uk/news-views/blog/m…
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With just 2s 6d from her housekeeping budget, the equivalent of around £14 today, Frances Mansbridge changed British education forever. Born on this day in 1875, she co-founded the WEA in 1903 with her husband Albert to bring education to working-class communities.
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Today is your LAST CHANCE to have your say on the future of lifelong learning. Don't miss out on sharing your ideas, experiences and thoughts: the deadline is 23:59 tonight. Share them here: wea.org.uk/labs/submit #WEALabs
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In August 1903, a vision for accessible education brought trade unionists and academics together in Oxford to found the WEA. Over a century later, that same passion for lifelong learning drives everything we do. wea.org.uk/labs #WEALabs
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Traditional education isn't the only route to success. R&B icon Craig David struggled at school and left college early, yet went on to earn an honorary doctorate. There's just 7 Days to have your say in our Lifelong Learning Labs campaign. wea.org.uk/labs/submit #WEALabs
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WEA CEO Simon Parkinson responds to yesterday’s Ministerial Statement on Education and Skills reform from Secretary of State for Education Lucy Powell: wea.org.uk/news-views/news/w… #WEALabs
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A slice of WEA history from 1911: a membership card and programme from our Reading Branch. You can uncover some digital copies of our Highway magazine in our online archive: wea.org.uk/archive
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As AI moves fast and risks leaving people behind, local support and simple learning tools can help everyone stay confident online. Dr Emma Stone of @GoodThingsFdn shows how lifelong learning can help people navigate the fast moving world of AI. wea.org.uk/news-views/blog/a… #WEALabs
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Lots of us take basic tools like a keyboard or a mouse for granted, but without essential digital skills, how can anyone expect to succeed in today's workplace? Get involved in our campaign and have your say on our website. wea.org.uk/labs #WEALabs
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n this guest blog for our Lifelong Learning Labs campaign, Alison Morris from Skills Federation explores why essential skills matter most in an AI-driven workplace. Read the full blog here: wea.org.uk/news-views/blog/w… #WEALabs
Organisations need people who can operate machinery, use specialist software, understand processes, and meet the technical requirements of their roles. But technical skills alone are not enough. Alison Morris, Director of Policy, Skills Federation

ALT Organisations need people who can operate machinery, use specialist software, understand processes, and meet the technical requirements of their roles. But technical skills alone are not enough. Alison Morris, Director of Policy, Skills Federation

As workplaces become more complex, essential skills are increasingly what enables technical knowledge to be applied successfully. Essential skills that enable people to adapt, learn and thrive. In an AI-enabled workplace, these capabilities are not becoming less valuable. They are becoming the skills that matter most.

ALT As workplaces become more complex, essential skills are increasingly what enables technical knowledge to be applied successfully. Essential skills that enable people to adapt, learn and thrive. In an AI-enabled workplace, these capabilities are not becoming less valuable. They are becoming the skills that matter most.

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Maths anxiety isn't just 'disliking numbers'. It's a real fear that causes stress and affects one in three adults in the UK. Fear of maths has nothing to do with your intelligence, which means anyone can overcome it. Learn more: wea.org.uk/labs/submit #WEALabs
Facts about maths anxiety with the WEA Lifelong Learning Labs logo

ALT Facts about maths anxiety with the WEA Lifelong Learning Labs logo

It can trigger pain and fear responses 1 in 5 UK adults (20%) report feeling physically sick when faced with maths

ALT It can trigger pain and fear responses 1 in 5 UK adults (20%) report feeling physically sick when faced with maths

Over a third (36%) of all UK adults live with it Because of this, 29% of adults actively avoid tasks involving numbers altogether

ALT Over a third (36%) of all UK adults live with it Because of this, 29% of adults actively avoid tasks involving numbers altogether

Avoiding numbers can have financial consequences 35% of jobseekers say they put off applying for a role if a job description mentions numbers

ALT Avoiding numbers can have financial consequences 35% of jobseekers say they put off applying for a role if a job description mentions numbers

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Understanding tech is no longer optional: it’s an essential skill for independence. This guest blog from Age UK shows how digital inclusion is transforming lives: wea.org.uk/news-views/blog/a… #WEALabs
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Great to see this article referencing our Head of Partnerships Nusrat Hathiari's comments on threats to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Thank you to @WMCollege for keeping this important conversation moving. feweek.co.uk/reform-poses-lo…
Reform poses threat to ESOL we can’t ignore

Reform poses threat to ESOL we can’t ignore

The idea that migrants can simply 'learn English on an app' misunderstands language learning

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From maths in the supermarket to holiday budgeting, summer often highlights gaps in our own essential skills. Millions of UK adults struggle with basic English, maths, or digital skills. A national lifelong learning strategy can fix this. wea.org.uk/labs/submit #WEALabs
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What does diversifying the curriculum really mean for lifelong learning? Catch-up with WEA CEO Simon Parkinson and Anwar Akhtar of Samosa Media as they unpack the opportunities and challenges facing educators today in our free to view member lecture. wea.org.uk/news-views/blog/f…
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