The WEA

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

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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: https://t.co/bKwPQ30Zft #WEALabs

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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 https://t.co/682UeYDXKs

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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: https://t.co/KoTpqVcvb7 #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.

https://t.co/kwQxTXiHnl #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.

https://t.co/KoTpqVcvb7 #WEALabs

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James Westlake took part in a construction course with the WEA, one of many designed in partnership with the DWP and local employers to prepare learners for employment.

👉 Explore training opportunities today: https://t.co/kfIYxLd9eU

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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: https://t.co/AbYrX9ytO2 #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: https://t.co/0hRA6bAr0U

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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. https://t.co/Hrn7aAhtlG #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. https://t.co/kwQxTXiHnl #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: https://t.co/9gtZ9KB1fj #WEALabs

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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: https://t.co/KoTpqVcvb7 #WEALabs

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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:

https://t.co/r6AK1iK5KS

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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.

https://t.co/UgPAnNZbsK

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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.

https://t.co/KoTpqVcvb7 #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.

https://t.co/L2i39brQdL

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In 1939, George Orwell contributed to our Highway magazine, sharing his reflections on conflict, heartbreak, and hope. Scroll through the images to learn more.

You can read Orwell's full Highway article on our website here: https://t.co/YHSwnRjoGg

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[Simon Parkinson @SimonParkinson6]

Congratulations to @LucyMPowell on her appointment as Education Secretary. Lucy know the power of adult community learning and it takes me back to a great morning with @WEAadulted learners in Manchester. Lucy - more than happy to organise a similar visit to a WEA class soon.

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We recently hosted a webinar as part of our Lifelong Learning Labs campaign, debating why lifelong learning is being sidelined, and how we bring it back.

Watch the recording on our blog: https://t.co/LD5yOFuOcJ #WEALabs

[Liz John @LizJohn_1]

Delighted to be doing one of the Workers' Education Association online talks this August 5th 7pm, in their Purpose to Pen series. I'll reflect on artistic collaboration, regional creativity and the quiet stories that demand to be told. https://t.co/Dk4lIplYUE
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