Adult Education Service Learner Impact Survey 2022-23: Summary Report

47% of respondents reported that Adult Education Course helped their mind be active, 44% said it improved overall wellbeing. As a direct result of the course, 32% were inspired to take up a new hobby or interest, 35% said it increased self-confidence, 30% said it helped to keep physically active.

20% of respondents made fewer visits to their GP as a result of attending the course. (131 people) thereby helping to reduce the burden on the NHS

Social skills - I can be quite anxious around people. Being an ethnic minority and a migrant, I sometimes worry about fitting in. However, the friendly atmosphere has encouraged me to open up and build relationships with my class.

I primarily take the classes for my mental health and well-being. I like learning new creative skills and making beautiful things, and being able to do this in a low-pressure, encouraging environment has been vital as for a few years my health has not allowed me to work.

Improving concentration and help with my learning problems. Having Alzheimer’s it keeps my brain working and reinforcing daily tasks for wellbeing

To study a foreign language is good for the mind, it helps maintain memory and as it requires a lot of concentration, it helps to not think about personal problems for a while.  It helps with confidence and resilience

I was diagnosed with long covid last Summer, and had been kept off work since due to a loss in physical and cognitive abilities. The weekly ballet classes have helped me to rebuild my strength and balance in a safe and monitored environment. Learning a dance routine has been beneficial to improving my memory. The sympathy and support I’ve received from my teacher and classmates have helped me with coping with the illness.