Many congratulations to Sir Alan Tuckett who was awarded a knighthood in the New Years honours list. Alan has been an outstanding advocate for adult education both nationally and internationally for decades, and this is a thoroughly deserved recognition for him and the sector.

Alan Tuckett, who led the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education for 23 years and became known as FE’s “campaigner-in-chief” for lifelong learning, has been recognised with the prestigious accolade today.

The 69-year-old told FE Week he was “honoured and humbled” by the knighthood, and “really pleased” that adult learning was being recognised in such a high-profile way.

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