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Simon Parkinson

@SimonParkinson6

General Secretary & CEO @WEAadulted. Working hard to bring adult learning within reach for all. (He, Him, His). Views my own.

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Really proud of the work The WEA have produced in terms of our online offer. Helping adult learners improve their in a fun and accessible way makes a real difference

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Learning for Life is strategic Priority No1 for The WEA as you can see here. There are massive needs which can help address. This Week why not check out 100’s of courses at wea.org.uk and continue your learning journey.

Learning for Life is strategic Priority No1 for @WEAadulted as you can see here. There are massive needs which #LifelongLearning can help address. This #LifelongLearningWeek why not check out 100’s of courses at wea.org.uk and continue your learning journey.
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Over 600 adult learners tuned in live to this The WEA lecture last night and the feedback is really good. As part of why not grab a brew and have a listen. Lots of fascinating parallels between the issues facing society 120yrs ago and now

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Important topic for today. The WEA learners tell us they are less likely to visit their GP because they are learning with us. This saves @NHS £1.6m p.a. The health benefits of adult learning are significant

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If you want some amazing, inspiring examples of how varied adult education is and the differences it can make, take a look at the hashtag. 🤩🤩🤩

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Delighted that over 600 adult learners attended the The WEA online lecture tonight. A real endorsement of & the work of our partners Learning and Work Institute, City Lit & all adult learning organisations. We need to protect and fund this type of adult learning

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Was great to represent The WEA at this event last night in partnership with City Lit & Learning and Work Institute. Thanks to Fiona for an interested conversation with Mark Malcomson and then an informal chat after about her family’s history with the WEA

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Adult education: More than jobs; it's a lifeline for health and communities says Simon Parkinson FRSA General Secretary and Chief Executive at the The WEA in our latest episode of .

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Adult education: More than jobs; it's a lifeline for health and communities says @SimonParkinson6 FRSA General Secretary and Chief Executive at the @WEAadulted in our latest episode of #LetsGoFurtherPod. 🎧lnkd.in/eFbDkbfA #adultlearning #careers #lifelonglearning
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💷An FE Week investigation found the government cannot provide evidence of whether it’s meeting its pledge to reduce Britain’s reliance on overseas workers and upskill domestic workers with funding from the immigration skills charge feweek.co.uk/1-5bn-immigrat…
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Really interesting & powerful reflections here. Lots of this aligns well with the work and thinking of The WEA and with the work of @Localtrust APPG for 'left behind' neighbourhoods. Definitely worth talking the time to read, thanks Paul Kissack

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Discover festive fun in our online Christmas courses! From the history of Christmas to making festive decorations, learn from the comfort of your home. 🧑‍💻🎄

View courses here: thewea.info/CreateYourXmas

Discover festive fun in our online Christmas courses! From the history of Christmas to making festive decorations, learn from the comfort of your home. 🧑‍💻🎄 View courses here: thewea.info/CreateYourXmas
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Have you tuned in yet?

Take a moment to catch up on our newest episode and share your insights with us🗨️

Find us on your favourite podcast listening platform or visit our podcast page below.

🎧bit.ly/46IqJr7

Have you tuned in yet? Take a moment to catch up on our newest #LetsGoFurtherPod episode and share your insights with us🗨️ Find us on your favourite podcast listening platform or visit our podcast page below. 🎧bit.ly/46IqJr7
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Adult education doesn't only help people get jobs - it has numerous health and social benefits too, says Simon Parkinson.

Learn more about the positive effects of in S3 Ep.3 of Let's Go Further.

Adult education doesn't only help people get jobs - it has numerous health and social benefits too, says @SimonParkinson6. Learn more about the positive effects of #AdultEd in S3 Ep.3 of Let's Go Further. #LifelongLearning #AmplifyFE
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S3 E3 of is here! Really loved this conversation with HOLEX 💙 & Simon Parkinson. Passionate, intelligent and committed leaders talking about all things adult & community education!

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Thanks to Skills and Education Group for the opportunity to talk all things Adult Community Education and the work of The WEA alongside HOLEX 💙 HOLEX. Grab a brew, have a listen & let me know what you think.

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