by Paul Mitchell | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Just under two thirds (60 per cent) of people who are economically inactive because of long-term illness are living with a mental health problem, research has found. Analysis of official data by IPPR found that while issues such as anxiety and depression are affecting...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Official data has found that 30.8 million working days were lost in 2021-22 as a result of work-related ill health. The data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that there were more than 1.8 million work-related ill health cases – new or longstanding – in...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s enhanced inspections which assess how well colleges are meeting local skills needs were introduced at the start of the term. In May, Ofsted published its latest five-year strategy, which made it clear that all colleges in England will be paid a visit by...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published a briefing note on skills, tasks and training in the UK labourmarket, as part of its wider Economy 2030 Inquiry. Click here for the report and a summary of the key findings.
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Labour’s Report of the Commission on the UK’s Future, led by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, was published this week. Among its wide-ranging recommendations on devolution were consolidating adult education and skills funding streams, improving democratic...