Research and analysis
Adult education survey 2016
A report on a survey about adult education in England, including types of participation and barriers to learning.
Documents
Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-905-0, DFE-RR801
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Details
This report presents the results from the 2016 Adult Education Survey (AES), previously called the National Adult Learning Survey (NALS). It is a repeat survey and collects information on:
- participation in formal, informal and non-formal learning
- perceived barriers and incentives to learning
- access to learning opportunities
The survey sampled adults in England, aged 19 and over, who were not in continuous full-time education, or who had returned to full-time education following a break of more than 2 years.
Updates to this page
Published 22 August 2018