Economic uncertainty is pushing more people towards education, with adult learning at its highest level in a decade.
The annual adult learners’ week survey found participation levels at 43%, a rise of 4%, and a reverse of last year’s slump.
In particular, adult learning is attracting the poorest in society in unprecedented numbers. This year 30% of people in the DE social class reported current or recent learning, with older people contributing to the increase.
The UK-wide survey of almost 5,000 adults, published by the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (Niace), reported the highest levels of people wanting to learn since the survey began 20 years ago. Read more at - http://www.newstartmag.co.uk/news/article/rise-in-adult-learners-from-poorer-backgrounds/
The annual adult learners’ week survey found participation levels at 43%, a rise of 4%, and a reverse of last year’s slump.
In particular, adult learning is attracting the poorest in society in unprecedented numbers. This year 30% of people in the DE social class reported current or recent learning, with older people contributing to the increase.
The UK-wide survey of almost 5,000 adults, published by the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (Niace), reported the highest levels of people wanting to learn since the survey began 20 years ago. Read more at - http://www.newstartmag.co.uk/news/article/rise-in-adult-learners-from-poorer-backgrounds/
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