Get the Nation Learning

Adult participation in learning or retraining is at its highest level. In 2024, 52% of adults reported they were taking part in learning in the three years beforehand.

However, the research commissioned by L&W also shows great inequalities in accessing formal learning, highlighting that those not in work, economically inactive, are less likely to participate in learning than those in work.

The government have stated their commitment to combat this inequality with a housing led approach, given the majority of those who are not in work, live in social housing.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is proud to be among a coalition of organisations who have pledged to increase access to learning.

L&W have produced a charter, which enables organisations like NHF members, to commit to reducing economic inactivity and offering everyone access to learning.

The charter gives organisations the chance to learn from one another, share and understand good practice, and promote what’s working in getting the nation learning.

Sign the charter now on the Get the Nation Learning website.