• Preface
• Reasons For Returning
• Learning Options
• Understanding British Qualificat
• Seeking Advice And Guidance
• The Financial Cost Of Returning
• Obtaining Financial Support
• Overcoming Barriers To Learning
• Coping With Change
• Staying The Course?
• The Benefits Of Returning To Edu

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• Preface
• Reasons For Returning
  • Why Do I Want To Return To Learning?
  • Personal Circumstances
  • Personal Characteristics And Interests
  • Summary
• Learning Options
  • Courses For Adults
  • Further Education Courses
  • Higher Education Courses
  • Distance Learning/Correspondence Courses
  • Summary
  • Further Reading
• Understanding British Qualifications
  • Further Education Qualifications
  • Higher Education Qualifications
  • Postgraduate Qualifications
  • Summary
• Seeking Advice And Guidance
  • Informal Advice
  • Formal Advice
  • Finding Advice Centres
  • Guidance Interviews
  • Telephone Help Lines
  • The Internet
  • Written Material
  • Summary
  • Useful Addresses
  • Further Reading
• The Financial Cost Of Returning To Education
  • Course Fees
  • Childcare Costs
  • Books
  • Travel Costs
  • Photocopying/Laser Printing
  • Food/Drink
  • Stationery
  • Saving Money
  • Coping With Financial Problems
  • Summary
  • Further Reading
• Obtaining Financial Support
  • Government Financial Support For Further Education (England And Wales)
  • Government Financial Support For Higher Education (England And Wales)
  • Financial Support For Scottish Higher Education Students
  • Postgraduate Financial Support
  • Financial Support For Teacher Training
  • Financial Support For Nhs Courses
  • Combining Learning With Paid Employment
  • Career Development Loans
  • The Adult Education Bursary Scheme
  • The Helena Kennedy Bursary Scheme
  • Educational Trusts And Charities
  • Sponsorship And Bursaries
  • Summary
  • Useful Addresses And Websites
  • Further Reading
• Overcoming Barriers To Learning
  • Overcoming Financial Problems
  • Dealing With Lack Of Time
  • Coping With Childcare Responsibilities
  • Overcoming Negative Perceptions And Misconceptions
  • Summary
• Coping With Change
  • Dealing With Negative And Positive Change
  • Maintaining Existing Relationships
  • Understanding Class Conflict
  • Increasing Empowerment
  • Intellectual Development
  • Tips For Coping With Change
  • Summary
• Staying The Course?
  • Unsuitable Teaching Methods
  • Unsuitable Subjects
  • Unsuitable Classmates
  • Unsuitable Work-Load
  • Coping With Life Changes
  • Taking Action
  • Summary
  • Useful Addresses
• The Benefits Of Returning To Education
  • Increase In Self-Confidence
  • Increase In Self-Esteem
  • Intellectual Development
  • Dispelling Misconceptions And Negative Perceptions
  • Personal Growth And Development
  • Development Of New Interests
  • Making New Friends And Acquaintances
  • Improved Family Relationships
  • Increased Career Prospects
  • Increased Earning Potential
  • Summary