National Institute of Adult Continuing Education

“found 21% were involved in learning, up from a low in 2009 of 18%.”

“47% expected to take up a course in the next three years.”

“More women (23%) than men (20%) were involved in learning.”

“Just 8% of those aged 75 and over identified themselves as learners.”

“10% of those aged 65 to 74 identified themselves as learners.”

“A total of 58% of those aged 17 to 19, and 40% of those aged 20 to 24, not surprisingly, said they were engaged in some learning activity.”

“In the AB classes, 28% were involved in learning.”

“27% in the C1 category”

“17% in the C2 group”

“just 14% were engaged in learning.”

“when 2009, when 11% in this group were involved in education.”

“82% of those surveyed agreed that learning was "enjoyable for its own sake".”

“77% agreed that learning as an adult had "a positive impact on your child's chances at school".”