If you haven’t heard, June is ‘Have a Go’ month. The idea is to encourage people to try something new and remain open to the learning process. We’ve been working closely with the Festival of Learning to spread the word and right now, colleges and training providers across England are running taster courses – from…
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We need to keep our minds open to possibilities at every age!
Posted byFrom smart phones that recognise our faces, to small oblong-shaped house robots that can take active instructions from us, to say technology has developed over the last few years is an understatement. Society itself is literally becoming digitalised before our very eyes. Whether you feel completely overwhelmed by this new technology and want to teach…
Learning really can transform your life!
Posted byWe believe that everybody should have easy access to high-quality education, no matter their circumstances or reason for learning. For tens of thousands of people across the UK, community and adult learning provides them an opportunity to a better future. The impact is not only on employability but their health and wellbeing, family life and…
“It’s never too late to improve yourself or your life”
Posted byNeil Baggley, Outreach Project Coordinator at London College of Music, University of West London explains why going back to education was the right path for him. Neil is managing an exciting ‘Have a go’ event in June for people interested in finding out more about career paths for musicians, singers, rappers and aspiring industry professionals….
How to set the ball rolling on study?
Posted byThroughout the month of June, Festival of learning, in partnership with Hotcourses UK, runs ‘Have a Go Month’. We are calling on all learning providers to hold free events and activities in June to inspire people of all ages to ‘have a go’ at learning something new. Christine Drabwell, Deputy Head of Media Relations at…
Teaching in FE: there’s something for everyone!
Posted byWith Have a Go Month right around the corner, have you ever thought about having a go at something new, like teaching in Further Education? Howard Pilott, from the Education and Training Foundation’s FE Advice service explains how easy it is to pass on your skills and knowledge, to help inspire and guide adults on…
My history of apprenticeships – National Apprenticeships Week 2018
Posted byMy early years were far from ideal – my father died after a long illness whilst I was just entering my teenage years. I never finished school and I entered the big wide world with no academic qualifications at all. Things seemed to go from bad to worse and after seven years in an abusive…
My BEM is a reminder that I have benefited from the power of learning
Posted byFrank Harris began his adult learning journey having spent 35 years in and out of prison, battling addiction and intermittent homelessness. In only four years he quit drugs, gained GCSEs, and started training in counselling to support vulnerable people. After leaving prison, Frank joined the European Social Fund (ESF) Move Project at City Lit, which…
CJ is proof that anyone can make a change
Posted byOur Festival of Learning partner, Hotcourses have featured an interview with 2017 Social Impact Award Winner, CJ Burge to learn more about her experience with adult education. CJ Burge has come on leaps and bounds following a stint in prison abroad at a young age. Education essentially became her lifeline and now she’s on course…
From addiction to academia; why we need further education
Posted byWhy we need further education As far as interviews go, it’s not every day you come across compelling stories that leave you in a reflective state. You can tell when you’re faced with raw honesty and Lee Hughes was an open book, allowing me to delve into his journey and understand why we need further…