Adult Learners’ Week is all about encouraging people who might not have thought about learning to give it a go. Whether you are learning for fun, to catch up on skills missed at school or want to gain the skills needed for your next job, or promotion, there’s a course for you. It’s also a great way of meeting new people and making new friends with shared interests.

If you think it’s like being back in the classroom, don’t worry, because learning as an adult is often fun and informal, you learn at a pace to suit you, and there aren’t always exams to sit at the end.

For details of courses in your area, just call learndirect on 0800 100 900 or go to the learndirect website www.learndirect-advice.co.uk