Residents in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, can now sign up for adult education classes more easily following the activation of a new online booking system on January 29, 2026. The new Learner Hub allows locals to create a personal account to browse and book a wide range of courses directly, replacing older, more fragmented booking routes.
The system is managed by Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Through the portal, people can find everything from hobby-based workshops such as arts and languages to formal qualifications, including GCSEs, via the Inspire Adult Learning catalogue.
Inspire, working on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, says the move is designed to help make library services more useful for modern communities. Peter Gaw, chief executive of Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, said the goal is to make finding and joining a class as simple as possible for every resident.
For those who may struggle with using a computer, staff at Carlton Hill Library are offering on-site support to help people set up their accounts. Library staff across the county are also providing ‘Digital Helper’ sessions to reduce the risk of excluding residents who prefer face-to-face assistance.
By using the Inspire Adult Learning website and Learner Hub, residents can keep track of their course history and manage their qualifications and evidence in one place. The update replaces legacy booking systems that often required manual intervention or redirected learners through multiple platforms, reducing paperwork and administrative barriers.
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