NIACE Adult Participation in Learning Surveys

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For over a decade, NIACE has undertaken a series of surveys to measure adult participation in learning. These surveys have not only provided information on the proportion of adults participating in learning and a detailed breakdown of who participates and who does not, but the comparison of results within the series, enables the examination of how patterns of participation change over time.

Every year the survey asks respondents about their participation in learning and whether they intend to take up learning in the future.

Every third year, the survey also asks additional questions about the learning that has taken place.

In some years, additional questions are asked about a particular subject of interest.

The NIACE surveys are based on a weighted population sample of 5,000 adults aged 17 and over in the UK and are included in regular omnibus market research surveys. The survey is conducted annually, with headline findings published to coincide with Adult Learners' Week.

For more information, press releases and research reports relating to the surveys, follow the links below:

Copies of the questionnaires, details of the methodology and sampling framework, and SPSS datafiles are available on request. For more information on the NIACE adult participation in learning survey, please contact Fiona Aldridge at fiona.aldridge@niace.org.uk

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