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Focuses on the effects of the 2002 Kennedy Report on policy development, funding and delivery in relation to the learning of young people in Great Britain. Educational deficit among British families; Arguments present in the report; Importance of the report to poor communities.

Provides an insight on how Cypriotturkish young people perceive the factors impacting on their academic success in Great Britain. Evolution of Cypriotturkish communities in Great Britain; Result of a survey of Cypriotturkish young people; Social issues confronting Cypriotturkish students.

Shows the main themes which emerged from regional consultations about young adults education and training and charts a way forward for a two-year project to be jointly undertaken by NIACE and the National Youth Agency (NYA). Some facts as context; Observations that were distilled from the presentations which took place during the consultations; Barriers and how to tackle them; Key elements in a curriculum with a focus on basic and key skills; More information.

The article presents information on the Young Adults Learning Partnership (YALP) Awards launched to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education/National Youth Agency (NIACE)/(NYA) Young Adults Learning Partnership. Its programs has highlighted the complex lives of disadvantaged young adults as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Comments on the impact of `The Learning Age' on disengaged young adults. Government initiatives for young adults in Great Britain; Attitude of disengaged young adults toward education; Parts of a lifelong learning programs.

The article presents information on maximizing the contribution of higher education to young adults in Great Britain. It explores government policy involving higher education in the country. It also explains how higher education can help young adult achieve their ambitions for both economic prosperity and social justice. Information is also given on how participation in higher education has the potential to contribute substantially to both aims.

The article reports on the free education for young adults in Great Britain offered under the Further Education: Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances White Paper proposal. Several educational reforms that are included in the proposal are mentioned. The issues that are not addressed by the proposal are also cited.