New Heights opened a second tuition-free adult high school in Fort Worth, offering diplomas, career certificates, advising and support to adult learners.

Gary Udouj returned to his alma mater, the U of A, to earn master's and doctoral degrees, credentials that helped launch his career in adult education.

A Stevenage graduate from an adult reading programme has been called "a shining example of aspiration in action" by the town's MP.