Aspects of organising training and activities for adults

There are a number of factors that can make it difficult or hinder adults' participation in organised learning. These may be time and resource constraints (e.g. lack of time due to work, family, other commitments), financial difficulties (e.g. the cost of courses), or even insufficient training provision (e.g. the availability of local courses or online opportunities). Personal and psychological barriers may also play a role (e.g. lack of motivation, interest or goals), previous negative experiences at school (e.g. lack of confidence, learning difficulties), health problems (e.g. physical or mental barriers) or even lack of digital skills, which can become a barrier to online learning.