
Nicola Aylward
@nicolajaylward
Head of Learning for Young People, Learning and Work Institute. Working for a society where everybody can benefit from learning and work throughout their lives.
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http://www.learningandwork.org.uk 14-10-2013 15:04:02
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Congratulations to all of our fantastic finalists! Jenny, Joanne, Joanna and Sobia receiving their awards from Stephen Evans #festivaloflearning2024 👏👏


Our very own Naomi Clayton presenting the Learning for Health award to inspirational winner Susannah. Being diagnosed with cancer has motivated her to be ‘an artist with purpose’. Art has enabled her to find a different way of talking about cancer. #festivaloflearning2024


NEW: Our evaluation of Youth Employment Service North East for Youth Futures Foundation has been published. 📑 This collaboration between Youth Futures Foundation and North East Autism Society supported neurodiverse people aged 18-24 in Tyne and Wear into employment and education. learningandwork.org.uk/resources/rese…

Excellent new report from UCAS Corporate supported by Carers Trust highlights the challenges that young adult carers face in HE, and the support that can make a difference ⬇️⬇️

Really pleased to be speaking at the launch event for this important Carers Trust report today. Young carers on average missed 23 days of school in 2022-23, compared to 14 days missed by young people who are not young carers. Excellent set of recommendations 👏👏

Excellent recommendations in this report, great work Andy McGowan👏 Exempting young adult carers from the 21hr rule in the benefits system must be a priority in levelling the playing field for young adult carers. Learning and Work Institute pleased to work with Carers Trust on this policy ask

Looking forward to Learning and Work Institute event with our partners Carers Trust City Lit - improving young adult carers outcomes in education #LifelongLearning

How can we improve young adult careers outcomes in education? Important focus of today’s Learning and Work Institute event #lifelonglearningweek day 3

Unlocking potential - pleased to launch Learning and Work Institute research with JP Morgan Chase and Generation Generation. Highlighting the digital skills gap and changes needed to support people from diverse backgrounds into tech jobs.


Unlocking potential Learning and Work Institute research with Generation Generation & JP Morgan. Despite skills shortages, employers favour ‘traditional’ recruitment channels. Most recruits to digital roles are graduates. Broadening pathways will boost social mobility / fill key skills gaps.

Tom Fogden from Ada, the National College for Digital Skills welcomes Learning and Work Institute ‘flex and match’ apprenticeship levy proposals. Unlocking Potential research with Generation Generation & JP Morgan.

NEW: L&W research explores how we can better enable people from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress into digital and tech jobs. 🖥️🖱️ This research was commissioned by Generation and supported by J.P. Morgan. learningandwork.org.uk/resources/rese…

On #carersrightsday read Farzana's blog for Learning and Work Institute about the importance of identifying and supporting young adult carers bit.ly/3YUb6Kq

Fantastic blog from Holly reflecting on her recent experience meeting HRH The Princess Royal Learning and Work Institute event, and the need for better support for young adult carers. #CarersRightsDay learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-polic…