Overview of LLUK in the UK

Welcome to Lifelong Learning UK across the UK.

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) works closely with lifelong learning employers and other stakeholders across the UK to ensure that their views are represented and that the needs of the lifelong learning community, at both regional and national level, are included in all aspects of our work.

The lifelong learning workforce in the UK is currently estimated to consist of between 1 and 1.2 million individuals, including at least:

283,094 staff in community learning and development (CLD)
272,970 staff in further education (FE)
340,000 staff in higher education (HE)
52,007 staff in libraries, archives and information services (LAIS)
136,625 staff in work based learning (WBL).

(Source: LLUK Sector Skills Agreement Stage 1 Report.)

Further statistical information about the UK is available in our research work in the UK section.

For information about the latest developments across the UK, please view our latest news or LLUK projects sections.

To attend an event taking place near you, please view our events section.

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Detailed information is available about the work of LLUK across the four nations by clicking on the appropriate link below:

For more information on the services we offer or and to get in touch with LLUK staff across the UK, please contact us.

Please note that, where possible, LLUK has translated into Welsh all information, which is relevant to Wales and the UK. Where this has not been possible at the current time, we will consider translating additional pages into Welsh on request. Please contact us if you wish to notify us of such a page.