Adult Learning
This is a past consultation1 Jun 06- 30 Jun 06
Technique
Poole Opinion Panel.
Results
One in ten (9%) of you had signed up to take part in an adult learning course in the 6 months prior to the survey, a decrease from 13% in Autumn 2005. 23% said that you intend to sign up to take part in an adult learning course in the next 6 months. This shows that intentions are good, but in reality barriers such as lack of time get in the way. Women show more interest in adult learning courses than men - just over one out of 10 women (11%) had signed up to take part in a course and around one in twenty men (6%). Lesley Spain, Adult Learning Manager said: “Adult learning participation rates were down 9% nationally last year as a result of increases in course fees and the realignment of funding towards 'employability skills'. However, Poole Adult Learning has sustained a diverse range of courses at reasonable cost, including many of the leisure and recreational activities we know local people want. We are constantly reviewing business efficiency and accessibility to our programme to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the community.”
Contact: Opinions
Tel: 01202 633354
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