Cornwall adult education rated good - Ofsted

More than 1,600 people enrol on the adult learning courses each year

Adult education provided by Cornwall Council has been rated good by the government’s education watchdog Ofsted.

Inspectors said learners felt “welcomed and valued, enabling them to learn effectively and gain self-confidence”.

Community courses were said to be made accessible to people living in areas of deprivation and helped "bring people together in their communities and reduce social isolation”.

About 1,600 adult learners and 60 learners aged 16 to 18 enrol each year.

Adults could choose to take on more academic subjects like maths and English or learn craft skills

Cornwall Adult Education was also commended for helping people into work, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Councillor Barbara Ellenbroek, cabinet member for children and families and learning and skills, said: “Cornwall Adult Education is a brilliant service, and everyone should be extremely proud of the results of the inspection."

She said adult education was "so much more than a chance to learn a new hobby", offering people the opportunity to learn basic skills such as literacy and numeracy, and to increase job opportunities.