HOLEX is the lead professional body for Adult Community Education and Learning.  HOLEX represents a network of 140+ Adult Community Education (ACE) Institutions and is the sector professional membership body for Local Authority Adult Community Education (ACE) services, Institutes for Adult Learning (IAL’s) and independent third sector providers including Local Authority spin offs and national providers.

 

All HOLEX network members share a joint mission to provide education and skills programmes to adults which will support their employment prospects and wellbeing, which in turn improves productivity and creates the circumstances for economic success.

HOLEX Initiates Strategic Growth Plan with Appointment of Chief Executive

In a confident stride towards further growth and development, HOLEX announces a pivotal proposal that underscores the organisation’s commitment to expanding its influence and services. This exciting development comes on the heels of increased demand for HOLEX’s adult education expertise, as demonstrated by the growth in membership, the positive reception of its webinar programme and its substantial presence in regional and national policy-making.

Acknowledging the evolving landscape and seizing the opportunity to transition towards a formal commercial setting, the HOLEX Board is pleased to announce they are starting the recruitment exercise for the appointment of a Chief Executive. This strategic move aims to leverage HOLEX’s momentum and catapult its expansion into new horizons.

The proposed Chief Executive will play a crucial role in advancing the organisation’s objectives, delivering the existing service offer and business expansion. This appointment is designed to incorporate responsibilities previously delivered by the Policy Director, who, in turn, will continue with an advocacy and policy advisory role.

Access our candidate pack here.

If you are interested please contact Charlie McKenna charlie.mckenna@holex.org.uk 

This strategic move marks a significant milestone for HOLEX and is a testament to the dedication and efforts of the current team.

HOLEX is looking forward to continued collaboration and support from its stakeholders as it enters this exciting phase of growth and development.

 

HOLEX Annual Report – 2022/23

Our annual report delineates HOLEX’s accomplishments in 2022/23 and offers insight into our members’ feedback on our services.

Find out more about our year and see what our members have to say about our work here.

 

 

 “For any new person joining the ACE sector, becoming a part of HOLEX is essential and should be part of the job description – willing to network with like-minded professionals via HOLEX!”

A HOLEX member.

Playing the ACE; a report from the Centre for Social Justice 

The Centre for Social Justice report sets out a blueprint for improved lifelong learning which fosters every individual’s talent and potential, and engages adults on the very fringes of our labour market.

PLAYING THE ACE: A PLAN TO UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND BOLSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH

“This report sets out a blueprint for improved lifelong learning which fosters every individual’s talent and potential and engages adults on the very fringes of our labour market.

Chapter 1 outlines the state of adult education in England. It focuses on the role of Adult Community Education providers, who often provide the first step back into learning for adults the furthest removed from education and work. It examines the reasons for the recent decline in participation in lifelong learning and provides recommendations to boost the take up of Adult Community Education.

Chapter 2 investigates the relationship between Adult Community Education and work. It looks at how we can create a route out of poverty through work with a focus on addressing skills shortages and encouraging investment in lifelong learning for adults in the labour market.

Chapter 3 demystifies the false divide between adult education which is focused on work outcomes and community learning. It explains how community education is intertwined with work-related learning. It makes the case for community learning as a necessary focus for any lifelong learning programme which aims to engage with adults the furthest removed from the labour market.

A talented workforce is the best engine to drive economic growth. If we want to create a more resilient economy, we must examine our adult education system and focus on building a strong foundation of Adult Community Education.”

Access the report here.

AAETO (Association of Adult Education and Training Organisations)

HOLEX activity is governed by the Association of Adult Education and Training Organisations (AAETO), a not-for-profit company (registration number 07230542) limited by guarantee.