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Informal adult learning White Paper: The Learning Revolution


The White Paper, 'The Learning Revolution', was launched on 23 March 2009 and sets out the Government's strategy for informal learning

Government recognises the profound importance of informal adult learning to people’s lives and our nation’s well-being. Informal learning can help people gain personal satisfaction, development and fulfilment. For the low skilled and with poor experiences of formal education, informal learning can be an important stepping stone to further learning, qualifications and more rewarding work. It can help keep people mentally and physically active and independent into old age. It can also bring people and communities together.

This strategy reaffirms cross-government commitment to informal learning and sets out how the Government will act as an enabler, capacity builder and connector to maximise the potential benefits.

Download the full Learning Revolution White Paper (PDF, 895 Kb) 

Download the Learning Revolution executive summary (PDF, 108 Kb) 

DIUS - Learning Revolution White Paper hard copies  

Learning Revolution milestones

When we published The Learning Revolution White Paper, we promised to keep you updated on the latest milestones for implementing our commitments.

See the latest Learning Revolution milestones >