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SLMRU publish Lifelong learning amongst adults in Ireland Quarter 4 2023 report This year’s report looks at the number and share of persons who participated in formal and non-formal learning quarter 4 2023, based on the CSO’s Labour Force Survey. An EU comparison is also provided as well as a summary of the main findings from the CSO’s Adult Education Survey 2022. The report shows that there has been an increase in lifelong learning, driven mainly by growth in the number of females and in the numbers undertaking job-related learning activities. Full report here, https://lnkd.in/eAiXWiy7

What can we learn from the rest of the world when it comes to continuous education for adults? Our work on lifelong learning compiles examples of good practice in the UK and abroad. Countries that encourage more participation in lifelong learning generally have: 📚️ A culture of learning starting in childhood 📚️ A wider diversity of provision, often supported by cross-sector collaboration 📚️ More support for people to find the type of learning that suits them 📚️ Increased investment in adult training 📚️ Learning that is accessible Read our report to find out more about these common themes in lifelong learning around the world 👉️

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting tenders for Delivery of Adult Learning (2024)   The Council has applied and received funds from ESFA to provide adult learning to residents. It is now looking to expand the Council's provision with new courses or delivery models where Buckinghamshire Adult Learning (BAL) does not currently have the expertise to deliver, thus making the best use of the funds granted. BAL is looking to establish a list of approved providers (subcontractors) for a period of three years maximum, with the option to open annually, or more frequently if required, to invite more to join the list. All approved providers will be invited to participate in a mini-competition to win funding to deliver Adult Education Budget (AEB) and future Adult Skills Funding (ASF) on behalf of The Council. BAL receives a range of ESFA funding allocations and is seeking suppliers to deliver provision funded under the following and across specific subject sector areas of delivery: Adult Skills Funding (ASF) Level 1 – 3 vocational provision 19+ for employed low skilled and those unemployed seeking work; sector areas to include, Construction, Health and Social Care, Digital, Retail and Logistics regulated delivery. Adult Skills Funding (ASF) Tailored Learning 19+ in Basic Skills English, maths, Digital and ESOL E3 – L3 regulated delivery. Adult Skills Funding (ASF) Tailored learning 19+ for delivery with disadvantaged learner groups non-regulated delivery. Suppliers may deliver under any or all of the above. However, BAL will only accept applications to be a preferred supplier from organisations that will deliver priority provision as set out below: Vocational skills for residents to provide them skills to obtain, retain or progress in employment or start their own business within Construction, Health and Social Care, Digital, Retail and Logistics E3 – L3 (regulated delivery). Basic skills English, maths, Digital and ESOL (regulated delivery). Tailored learning for delivery with disadvantaged learner groups (unregulated delivery). Value of contract £30,000 to £50,000 Deadline: 26 April 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting tenders for Delivery of Adult Learning (2024)   The Council has applied and received funds from ESFA to provide adult learning to residents. It is now looking to expand the Council's provision with new courses or delivery models where Buckinghamshire Adult Learning (BAL) does not currently have the expertise to deliver, thus making the best use of the funds granted. BAL is looking to establish a list of approved providers (subcontractors) for a period of three years maximum, with the option to open annually, or more frequently if required, to invite more to join the list. All approved providers will be invited to participate in a mini-competition to win funding to deliver Adult Education Budget (AEB) and future Adult Skills Funding (ASF) on behalf of The Council. BAL receives a range of ESFA funding allocations and is seeking suppliers to deliver provision funded under the following and across specific subject sector areas of delivery: Adult Skills Funding (ASF) Level 1 – 3 vocational provision 19+ for employed low skilled and those unemployed seeking work; sector areas to include, Construction, Health and Social Care, Digital, Retail and Logistics regulated delivery. Adult Skills Funding (ASF) Tailored Learning 19+ in Basic Skills English, maths, Digital and ESOL E3 – L3 regulated delivery. Adult Skills Funding (ASF) Tailored learning 19+ for delivery with disadvantaged learner groups non-regulated delivery. Suppliers may deliver under any or all of the above. However, BAL will only accept applications to be a preferred supplier from organisations that will deliver priority provision as set out below: Vocational skills for residents to provide them skills to obtain, retain or progress in employment or start their own business within Construction, Health and Social Care, Digital, Retail and Logistics E3 – L3 (regulated delivery). Basic skills English, maths, Digital and ESOL (regulated delivery). Tailored learning for delivery with disadvantaged learner groups (unregulated delivery). Value of contract £30,000 to £50,000 Deadline: 26 April 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk

Hundreds of free online and in-person courses, taster sessions and events are being offered across Wales to boost people’s career prospects, skills, confidence and wellbeing during Adult Learners’ Week from September 9 to 15. Co-ordinated by Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government, this annual campaign turns the spotlight on lifelong learning opportunities in Wales. Adult Learners’ Week coincides with the publication of Learning and Work Institute's annual Adult Participation in Learning Survey which highlights the importance of continuously upskilling to either find a job, return to work or progress a career. Just under four in five (78 per cent) of current or recent learners said they are likely to learn in the future. Two in five (42 per cent) adults said they are likely to take up learning in the next three years and the same percentage would either like or need to change their career, industry or occupation in the next one or two years. However, 70 per cent of adults who have not engaged in learning for the last three years reported at least one barrier to learning. The main barriers include work and time pressures along with the cost of learning, lack of confidence, being put off by tests and exams and feeling too old. That’s why Adult Learners’ Week aims to make #learning and #skills opportunities more accessible to everyone and inspire people to discover how learning can change their lives. @LearnWorkCymru @WorkingWales https://lnkd.in/eJajEP9Z

Receiving a diploma doesn’t have to mean the end of education. Lifelong learning is a concept that upholds continuous and self-motivated personal and professional development throughout one's life, long after graduating from compulsory education. Engaging in lifelong learning has many benefits for older adults, including enhancing cognitive function, improving quality of life and encouraging self-growth. Here are some ways you can engage in lifelong learning, and why it matters for older adults to keep expanding their minds no matter how many years pass! https://bit.ly/3vVRk6O

The Benefits of Lifelong Learning Through Continuing Education Read: https://hubs.li/Q02Z5qkf0 #Education #LifelongLearning #Living50Plus

[Future of NZ Edu Training: Trends & Tips] As the landscape of education evolves, it's crucial to anticipate trends and embrace new approaches proactively. New Zealand's education . . . https://lnkd.in/dt7ayKyG

A National Skills Passport (NSP) has the potential to help with education and employment decisions. This initiative holds significant value for learners, the higher education sector and the broader economy, ushering in a new era of lifelong learning and a workforce to support our national aspirations. We see opportunity for the NSP to be more than a conventional passport; it signifies a transformative shift towards an interconnected and flexible education system. By breaking down barriers between learning institutions and industry, the NSP enables a fluid and learner-centric approach, addressing immediate workforce needs and lifelong learning requirements. We look forward to contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the NSP and reform of the education system. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/geyRkmFG Australian Government Department of Education Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Authors: Sam Daley, Head of Product and Steven Marrinan, Partnerships Director.