Adult Learning
Articles about returning to education as an adult, including practical advice on funding, study methods and balancing commitments. Topics include mature student experiences, literacy improvement and learning style differences.
Adult Learners' Week
Free taster courses and workshops across the country during Adult Learners' Week help adults find their next learning interest in May.
Adult Learning and Disabilities
Colleges can help adults with disabilities learn new skills and advance their careers with proper support and accommodations.
Aim Higher with Adult Learning
Mature students can use work experience and access courses to get into higher education and advance their careers.
Are You Ever Too Old to Study?
Your brain doesn't stop learning just because you're older, and adults often have advantages that kids don't.
Checklist: Find the Right Course as a Mature Student
Use this checklist to pick a course that fits your goals, lifestyle and background as a returning student.
Checklist: Finding Funding to Help You Learn
Check all the funding sources available to help you afford adult education, from government grants to college support.
Cognitive Differences Between Adults and Children
Adults learn differently than children because they rely on life experience while kids stay more open-minded to new approaches.
Coping with Exams
Practical steps to manage exam anxiety and prepare yourself mentally and physically for test day.
Factors Influencing Adults Returning to Learning
Adults return to learning for personal advancement, self-improvement, and to escape routine, here's what actually drives that decision.
Finding Childcare When Studying
Parents can balance childcare with studying by choosing flexible courses, home-based learning, or work-integrated programs that fit their schedule.
Fit Adult Learning Around Your Working Life
Make time for learning while working full-time with flexible courses, online options and employer support.
Funding Adult Education: Adult Learning Grant
Get up to £30 a week to study your first NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification if you're eligible for the Adult Learning Grant.
Funding Adult Education: Career Development Loan
Career Development Loans helped adults pay for courses to improve job skills or switch careers, with government-paid interest during study.
Improve Your Adult Literacy Skills
Boost your reading and writing skills with adult literacy courses available locally or online in the UK.
Improve Your Adult Numeracy Skills
Get basic maths skills you need to manage money, understand bills, and improve your job prospects as an adult.
Learning as an Adult with a Disability
Distance learning for adults with disabilities is more accessible than ever with technology and tutor support to help you succeed.
Learning for Migrant Workers
Migrant workers in the UK often get stuck in low-paid jobs despite having valuable skills they could use with the right training opportunities.
Learning for Pleasure as an Adult
Adults can take courses purely for enjoyment and personal growth, without needing to earn qualifications.
Learning Languages at Different Levels
Language learning works at every level, whether you're starting from scratch or aiming for fluency and professional skills.
Learning Together as a Family
Learning together as a family helps you bond across generations while building skills and supporting each other's education.
Life as a Full-Time Mature Student
Going back to university as an adult means adapting to student life while juggling new challenges and opportunities.
On the Job Training: Pros and Cons
See how on-the-job training stacks up against other methods, weighing both the benefits and drawbacks for your business.
Preventing Reoffending Through Adult Learning
Education in prison cuts reoffending rates by a third to half, saving money and giving inmates better chances after release.
Taking the Leap Into Adult Learning
Getting back into learning as an adult is easier than you think if you choose the right course and build on skills you already have.
Teaching Yourself: Can It Work?
Self-teaching through books, CDs and online resources can work well if traditional courses don't fit your schedule.
The Adult Learning Grant
The Adult Learning Grant gave eligible students up to £30 a week to help cover study costs like books and travel while learning as an adult.
The Best Way to Revise
Practical tips for organising your time, space, and study sessions to revise more effectively and reduce exam stress.
The Different Learning Styles Explained
Most people learn best in one of three ways: through sight, sound, or hands-on practice, here's how to figure out which works for you.
What Levels Can You Study At?
Adult education spans from beginner courses to Masters degrees and doctorates, with qualifications like GCSEs and A levels as stepping stones along the way.
Why Go Back Into Learning?
Going back to learning as an adult is less daunting than you'd think, whether it's for a career change, new skills, or improving your everyday confidence.