Public policy thinktank, ResPublica’s Lifelong Education Commission published its report entitled ‘The Pathway to Lifelong Learning: Reforming the UK’s Skills System’ last week. Chaired by the former UK minister for universities, science, research & innovation, Chris Skidmore, the research included contributions from experts across higher education, including UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton.
Here, to coincide with the launch event of the report in Manchester today, Ashley shares his thoughts on lifelong learning and what needs to be done to help education providers and government achieve their aims…