Celebrating Success

On 1 December 2004, learners, tutors, policymakers and stakeholders gathered to celebrate the success of adult learners all over the country. In the three years since the Skills for Life strategy was launched, over 2.4 millions learners have taken up over 4.8 million learning opportunties, and over 750,000 of them have gone on to achieve National Qualifications in literacy, language or numeracy.

Ivan Lewis and successful learners pictured in Parliament Square, London on 1 December 2004. They released 750 balloons into the sky to celebrate over 750,000 learners achieving Skills for Life qualifications. The balloons were environmentally friendly!

Emmaline Martin, a learner from Kent, receives a certificate from Minister Ivan Lewis to recognise her achievements.

Daxa Amin, a learner from London, with Minister Ivan Lewis.

Des Atkins from London receives his certificate from Ivan Lewis.