A national survey shows stark and persistent inequalities in adult learning participation by social class and geography. The survey is released to mark the start of Lifelong Learning Week, the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England.
Learning and Work Institute’s (L&W) survey – released today – is the biggest of its kind, tracking the number of adults taking part in learning for the past 26 years. This year’s survey shows that around two in five (42%) adults have taken part in learning in the last three years. This is a slight drop (-3 percentage points) compared to last year’s survey, but in line with rates seen in the early 2000s after recent years of much lower participation. Recent rises have been driven by more people learning informally including online, after Government cuts had led to falls in participation in courses.
