Simon Parkinson
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General Secretary & CEO @WEAadulted. Working hard to bring adult learning within reach for all. (He, Him, His). Views my own.
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http://www.wea.org.uk 18-11-2012 19:15:38
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Learning for Life is strategic Priority No1 for The WEA as you can see here. There are massive needs which #LifelongLearning can help address. This #LifelongLearning Week why not check out 100’s of courses at wea.org.uk and continue your learning journey.
Important topic for #LifelongLearningWeek 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 #socialprescribing
If you want some amazing, inspiring examples of how varied adult education is and the differences it can make, take a look at the #LifelongLearningWeek hashtag. 🤩🤩🤩
As always a fascinating and important annual report from Learning and Work Institute & an excellent analysis of the report by Chris Butcher on behalf of The WEA #LifelongLearningWeek
Delighted that over 600 adult learners attended the The WEA online lecture tonight. A real endorsement of #LifelongLearningWeek & 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
Was great to represent The WEA at this #LifelongLearningWeek 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
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 #LetsGoFurtherPod .
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#adultlearning #careers #lifelonglearning
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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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Listening to Gawain Little General Federation of Trade Unions GFTU Educational Trust at CWU conference talking about “the purpose of workers education”. Wide and varied at both an individual and community level.
Great to be at CWU conference in #Glasgow . Listening to KATE HUDSON CWU opening the event and a great chance opportunity to catch up with Uncle Travelling Mat & Gawain Little General Federation of Trade Unions
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 #AdultEd in S3 Ep.3 of Let's Go Further.
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Thanks to David Hughes CBE Association of Colleges (AoC) for practical ideas to a number of issues the sector faces. Thanks for highlighting the specific issues around post 19 providers (IAL’s) The WEA City Lit Morley College London Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College WM College Mary Ward Centre - Changing Lives Together Northern College Fircroft College
S3 E3 of #LetsGoFurtherPod is here! Really loved this conversation with HOLEX 💙 & Simon Parkinson. Passionate, intelligent and committed leaders talking about all things adult & community education!
'One magic wish I would build a culture in this country that values lifelong learning as a fundamental human right' 🗨️ Simon Parkinson
Listen to Simon & HOLEX 💙 in the latest #LetsGoFurtherPod out today!
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