5 November 2025
Redbridge Institute of Adult Learning has won the ‘Learning with Technology’ Award at Get the Nation Learning Awards this year. The adult learning provider was recognised for its innovative use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality in its provision including Maths, Childcare, and ESOL courses.
The spotlight fell on Redbridge Institute at the Barbican this week, where the inaugural Get the Nation Learning Awards ceremony was held. The awards are held within Get the Nation Learning Week, the high point of the Get the Nation Learning campaign, led by Learning and Work Institute and supported by over 100 organisations including Channel 4 and MakeUK.
Redbridge Institute was recognised with the ‘Learning with Technology’ Award for being an inspiring example of how technology can positively impact the learner experience. During Redbridge courses, learners benefit from virtual reality headsets to simulate real-life scenarios, such as nursery and school environments for learners on Early Years Childcare and Teaching Assistant courses, and job interviews for learners seeking employment. Their interview skills package assesses what they say, their body language and their level of eye contact and provides feedback to enable them to prepare for real-life interviews. Redbridge Institute has also had an immersive classroom installed which allows live collaboration with other groups of students in different physical locations. The commitment to using technology in teaching is making a difference to staff too, with tutors and managers at Redbridge Institute achieving certificates in Technology Enhanced Teaching.
There were ten awards up for grabs at the Get the Nation Learning Awards this year, across a range of awards and for learners, tutors and organisations. The awards seek to shine a light on people and organisations getting the nation learning and recognise examples of adult learning that support healthier futures, stronger communities, more opportunities, regional growth, and richer lives.
William Pickford, Principal at Redbridge Institute of Adult Learning, said:
“We are thrilled that Redbridge has won the ‘Learning with Technology’ Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards. The LSIF (Local Skills Improvement Fund) project gave partners opportunities to collaborate and innovate and the result is that technology is enabling learners across various courses to thrive. Give people time and space – and they will create. Special thanks to London South East Colleges and Newham College for leading the project – and to Our Newham Learning and Skills, Mary Ward Centre and Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service for agreeing to co-design and co-deliver sessions with us.”
