Education in Britain is often full-time, and for those not on traditional routes to education, or who have other responsibilities such as caring, that can make access to it extremely difficult. This event will consider how the new Labour government can work in partnership with universities, higher and further education providers, and businesses to break down barriers to education.
We will consider the importance of flexible study including at evenings and weekends, how educational institutions can deal with competing demands on people’s time and help ensure that those who are classed as ‘older students’ who have gone into the work environment, can get access to the right experiences for long term progression.
Speakers
Prof Ray Lloyd, CEO of Global Banking School
Steve Race, MP for Exeter
Nick Forbes CBE, Chair
Gill German, MP for Clwyd North
Lee Barron, MP for Corby & East Northamptonshire
Harriet Butcher, Centrica
Hosted by the Purpose Coalition, in partnership with GEDU.
This event takes place in the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down Barriers Tent at Labour Party Conference, just next to the ACC and Pullman Hotel.
