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WEA Scotland announces new Director

WEA Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayne Stuart as WEA Director for Scotland.  Jayne will take up office in late March as the present Director, Joyce Connon, retires after leading the organisation for 20 years.

Jayne has represented the interests of the voluntary sector and contributed to the development of lifelong learning in Scotland in her role as the Director of Learning Link Scotland since 2000.  She has been involved with adult and community learning for over twenty years, and is an HMIe Associate Assessor.

Joint Press Release

 

2012 events from ENABLE Scotland

  • Information stand at Fife Carers Strategy Launch, Tuesday 7th February
  • ENABLE Scotland Parents Together Conference, Thursday 1st March
  • The Gathering, Wednesday 29th February and Thursday 1st March
  • ENABLE Scotland Annual Conference, Saturday 12th May

For more information

 

News from Gorgie City Farm

 

The farm is open 7 days and, as well as a lovely green space for visitors, provides numerous learning and volunteering opportunities for all.

On the 12th of January the first lamb of 2012 was born healthy and large in Gorgie City Farm. News update on Facebook.

 

Free Glasgow YWCA Classes and Events January - March / April 2012

'Empowering Women' course is suitable for:

  • Women of 16+ years
  • Women city-wide are welcome to register
  • Women who can commit to completing course
  • Women who speak English as a first language or if not, have a good understanding of the English language
  • Women who would like to learn how to: learn leadership skills, build self-confidence, learn about their rights, interact & met with new women, have fun!

Class dates: (running 2 courses back to back)
Course 1 - Tuesday 31st Jan, 7th Feb & 21st Feb (9.30am - 12.30pm)
Course 2 - Tuesday 28th Feb,  6th March, 13th March, 20th March &  27th March (9.30am - 12.30pm)

'Health & Wellbeing' - this course is suitable for:

  • Women of 16+ years
  • Women city-wide are welcome to register
  • Women who can commit to completing the course
  • Women who speak English as a first language or if not, have a good understanding of the English language
  • Women who would like to learn about their health & wellbeing in a relaxed, interactive way
  • Topics covered: women's health, sexual health, mental health, tobacco & alcohol, nutrition

Class dates:
Tuesday 31st Jan, 7th Feb, 21st Feb, 28th Feb, 6th March, 13th March, 20th March, 27th March,  (10.00am - 12.00pm)

They can offer learners:

  • Crèche spaces for children 6wks - 5yrs
  • A fun, safe environment to learn in

More courses

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no classes during school holidays. This has been factored into the dates provided.

 

LWTT and Pathways to work in CLD

The CLD Standards Council are working on improving access to, and progression within, community learning and development. They want to see the continuing improvement of CLD practice, providing quality services for individuals and communities across Scotland.

To progress this work they have appointed Linked Work and Training Trust to identify and describe pathways into work within CLD.

There will be a series of meetings over the next month to engage workers, training providers, employers, managers and others in a dialogue to assist in mapping current provision with entry and exit points, progression routes, crossover points. This will help with the production of a guide to career pathways and highlight:

  • what other provision needs to be developed
  • any geographic or other issues
  • the promotion and development of different delivery modes
  • any issues of duplication or over provision

LWTT are also keen to record and reflect individual learners' journeys. How did you enter CLD? How have you progressed? What worked for you or didn't work?

If you would like to tell your story in part or full then get in touch with LWTT by calling Gina on 01324 489666 or emailing gthomson@lwtt.org.uk

 

Information stand at Fife Carers Strategy Launch

7th February