Government launches learning revolution

The Government has kick started a learning revolution with the launch of the Informal Adult Learning White Paper. It aims to inspire and increase opportunities for learning for pleasure.

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The Government today publishes its White Paper, The Learning Revolution, which aims to bring to life a new 21st century vision to help adults learn for pleasure and personal and community development.

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Over the past few years, there has been a quiet learning revolution, but the Government wants to ignite this, raising the profile and take-up of learning wherever it happens, so that all adults and communities can benefit from high-quality, innovative learning that is accessible to all. This is ever more important during a downturn.

Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham

Learning shouldn't stop when you leave school or college. It should be a natural part of everyone's life, throughout their whole life. Public libraries are ideally placed to play a big part in promoting it and I challenge the 149 services across England to get behind the campaign, and display their 'Learning Revolution' logo with pride.

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport , Andy Burnham

Whether through book groups in the local library, cookery lessons in the village hall, or language clubs in the café, informal learning creates a sense of community. It brings people together from different backgrounds. It lets them learn new skills and build social networks, both of which are doubly important in these difficult times. Above all, of course, it's fun!

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears

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