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Direct linkSophie Hall; Emily Jones; Stephen Evans – Learning and Work Institute, 2023
For 27 years, the Adult Participation in Learning Survey has provided a unique insight into adult learning across the UK. It adopts a deliberately broad definition of learning, reflecting the fact that learning is about much more than formal courses and qualifications. The 2023 survey shows almost one in two adults took part in learning in the…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Participation, National Surveys, Foreign Countries
Oriane Nermond; Corin Egglestone; Lorenzo Manetti; Emily Jones – Learning and Work Institute, 2024
The Adult Participation in Learning Survey provides unique insights into adult learning across the UK. It adopts a deliberately broad definition of learning, reflecting the fact that learning is about much more than formal courses and qualifications. The 2024 survey shows just over one half (52%) of adults have taken part in learning in the last…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Surveys, Adult Learning
Evans, Stephen – Learning and Work Institute, 2023
People invest £7.3 billion a year and £55 billion worth of time in learning. This is more than the Government and employers invest in learning and skills, but there are stark inequalities between groups. This report provides the most detailed snapshot seen of which groups of adults are investing in learning, and how much, and lays bare stark…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Adult Learning, Participation, Age Differences
Learning and Work Institute, 2016
Learning is central to a fair and prosperous society. The links between learning throughout life and national prosperity, business success, societal cohesion, and individual opportunity and life chances are clear and well established. Learning helps you earn more, live healthier and play a fuller role in society. It is equally well established…
Descriptors: Incentives, Investment, Labor Market, Foreign Countries
Learning and Work Institute, 2017
The European Agenda for Adult Learning defines the focus for European cooperation in adult education policies for 2012-2020. The Agenda highlights the need to increase participation in adult learning of all kinds (formal, non-formal and informal) either to acquire new work skills, or for active citizenship, or for personal development and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Learning, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning
Learning and Work Institute, 2016
Learning and Work Institute is an independent policy and research organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. This report sets out the findings of research and consultation carried out by Learning and Work Institute (L&W) for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on learning…
Descriptors: Community Education, Lifelong Learning, Research Reports, Educational Research
