The Pathway to Lifelong Education: Reforming the UK’s Skills System

Posted on: 8 October, 2021

This publication may refer to the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) which became University of the Built Environment in June 2025.

October 2021

This research report by public policy thinktank, ResPublica’s Lifelong Education Commission assesses the barriers to lifelong learning in England.

Chaired by former universities minister, Chris Skidmore MP, the hope is that the report will prompt the government to make changes to existing mechanisms to allow lifelong learning to flourish.

UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton, contributed his expertise to the report.

Cover of ResPublica research report

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