Returning to learning

Return to learning

September is back to school time and it's also the start of terms for adult education. The reasons for taking a class are as varied as the subjects on offer. People want to improve a skill, learn a new language, make new friends, take up a new hobby, gain a qualification, or do work-related study... Learning something new has benefits for your self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing - and can also be a first step to further learning, or a new job. So here's some advice if you're thinking of returning to learning...

By Adrienne Wyper