Eligibility for the awards
Learners who wish to be nominated for an Adult Learners’ Week Individual Award must:
- have undertaken some of their learning between January 2008 and January 2009
- live in England
- be aged 18 or over on 21 January 2009 or;
- be aged 16-21 and have had a break of at least three years from full time study
Groups
We define groups very broadly – they must comprise three or more people – but it could be work colleagues, friends, or volunteers.
- Entry is open to learners living in England only.
- A group must consist of three or more people who have learnt together.
- Groups who are nominated must be, in the main, adults aged 18 or over on 21 January 2009 unless they have had a break of three years from full time study.
- Some of the nominees’ learning must have taken place between January 2008 and January 2009
Families
We define the modern family very broadly as there are many different types of adult fulfilling the role of parenting children. Parents, grandparents, siblings, carers, civil partnerships, friends or lone parents can fill this parenting role. However the family is made up, we want to hear the remarkable stories of how learning transforms family lives.
- Entry is open to learners living in England only.
- Families entered for an award must comprise of at least one adult aged 18 or over.
- Some of the nominees’ learning must have taken place between January 2008 and January 2009.
Opening Doors to Adult Learners Award
The Opening Doors to Adult Learners Awards recognise the achievements of organisations such as employers, trade unions, the voluntary and community sector as well as local authorities and colleges. We’re looking for projects that celebrate originality in design, show a clear route of progression and above all, evidence of a positive impact on learners.
- Entry is open to projects based in England only.
- Projects must have been running for a minimum of nine months and be ongoing.
- The nominated projects should provide learning opportunities for
- adults who are aged 18 or over on 21 January 2009 or;
- young adults aged 16-21 who have had a break of at least three years from full-time study