Public buildings could be opened up for free or at subsidised prices for use by adult learning groups, Skills Secretary John Denham announced today, as he pledged to work with Culture Secretary Andy Burnham to secure better access to libraries, museums and colleges. The proposals form part of Skills Secretary John Denham’s promise to bring to life a new vision to help adults learn for pleasure and personal or community development, and were endorsed by respondents to the recent consultation, Informal Adult Learning - Shaping the Way Ahead. A report on this consultation was published today. Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today launched his review of public libraries, asking how they can modernise, embrace the digital age and better involve their local communities. The DIUS consultation, which began in January 2008, has kickstarted a discussion on informal adult learning for the 21st century and received a welcome 5,500 responses. DIUS will work closely with partners over the coming months to develop a comprehensive strategy on informal adult learning.

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9 October 2008
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