Welcoming the consultation, Alan Tuckett, Director of NIACE, said: "I welcome the Government's timely consultation on how best the rich tapestry of informal learning opportunities for adults can be supported and encouraged. Bringing public investment and provision, voluntary sector and self-help initiatives, broadcast and on-line opportunities into a closer relationship must make sense to make the best use of scarce resources, to make sure no one misses out because they don't know what is on offer, or because the support they need is not easily available. It presents timely challenges for us all." read more

Published: 16th Jan 2008