The idea of switching money from traditional evening classes to "virtual vouchers" - enabling adults to fund their own informal learning - was floated by the government today.

It would let a group of elderly people form a dance class and hire their own instructor, or help scattered individuals pursue a common interest via the internet. Read the full article at http://education.guardian.co.uk/further/story/0,,2241112,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=8 .