A former member of Her Majesty's Inspectorate spent nearly a year in analyzing the work of the National Extension College and in subjecting it to the most rigorous tests he could devise; as far as known, this was the first such inspection to take place in England. He found it to be a serious educational institution with well qualified tutors. The…

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TO STIMULATE PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO IMPROVE PROVISIONS FOR ADULT EDUCATION AND TO BRING ATTENTION TO PROBLEMS WHICH HAD NOT BEEN FULLY CONSIDERED BY THE ROBBINS COMMITTEE, THE NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS PRESENT THIS REPORT OF ALL FORMS OF OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO ADULTS OUTSIDE THE NORMAL FRAMEWORK OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN GREAT BRITAIN. IT…