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Most of these things have been offered to
people in the area free of charge. We can do this because we receive
grants and sponsorship from the Learning and Skills Council, Norfolk
County Council and the Norfolk Learning Partnership amongst others. We
also get money from the European Social Fund (ESF),
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Study - Nancy |
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Nancy has two young children and is a key member of the parent-toddler group
in her local village as well as sitting on the committee of a nearby
playgroup and supporting events at her son's school - not much time to
spare for anything else! So it was especially good to see Nancy learn a new
craft by making a mosaic at the Family Seasonal Learning Day we held in
November 2004. Then Nancy came along to a 'How Our Children Learn' taster
session 'great to learn about how it all works' she commented. Nancy
has gone on to enroll on a term-long course called 'Choosing the Way' that
helps with decisions about returning to work.
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| Case
Study - Michelle |
| Michelle first came with her children to a Family Learning
Day organised by Reepham Learning Community in May 2003. Michelle took a
qualification in English which was offered at an event in June 2004 and
got a Level One qualification at the first attempt. She then enrolled on
an Introduction to Computers taster course with 'Lets Get Learning' that
was held at her local village and then joined the longer Adult Education
course, 'is is friendly an local and the tutor is very patient with all
our questions'. Michelle has also attended another tester course
entitled How out Children Learn', she is keen to join the longer
accredited course as soon as it is offered in this area. Michelle has
since gone on to signup for an Open University course and has continued
to turn to Reepham Learning Community for advice about learning support,
for herself and her family. She has been a great participant in the
Learning Community!
Like Michelle we hope you will find out activities of use to you! |
| Case
Study - Steve |
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Steve
Cale from Avocet Cards, a local small business based in Great Ryburgh,
came on a 'Let's Get Learning' web design taster. Steve said 'I liked the
friendly approach, the easy to follow course material and the whole thing
was very useful for my business - thank you!' |
| Case
Study - Sharon |
| Sharon attended the First Aid course that 'Lets Get
Learning' ran in Briston in January 2004. She explained afterwards how she
appreciated the opportunity to learn about such vital. possibly even
life-saving skills, and recognised the need for such skills in her daily
life with four children. Sharon enrolled with WEETU on various courses and
on a computer course with Adult Education and has now got a part time work
as a PA. She has also pursued another passion by joining a course at
Easton College on beekeeping, and her first bees have recently arrived!
Her advice to others - 'Bee on the ball!' |
| Case
Study - Catherine |
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Catherine attended the 'How Our
children Learn' taster that Let's get Learning ran in
Fakenham. She enjoyed the group discussions and found the course
content 'full of inspiring ideas'. Overall she said it was 'Very
interesting and exciting to start learning again'. Catherine has
enrolled with WEETU course called 'Is enterprise for you?' which is
all about setting up your own business. Catherine has plans to start
a Cafe/shop co-operative that could act as an outlet for local
artists as well as offer retro fashions! |
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| Diane from 'Diane's Pantry' in Reepham came on our
Introduction to Computers course at Reepham High School.
Diane had wanted to do a computer course for a few years and
finally this one was available locally and being held in the
evenings. She enjoyed the taster session because "it started
with the basics" and she has gone on to the CLAIT course run by
Adult Education.
Her final remark was "Thanks to Lara for persuading
me!" |
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From the 'Harrowing Times' a monthly
newsletter from the Norfolk Smallholders Training Group.
www.nstg.org.uk |
| Sarah is a smallholder who
attended our Food Hygiene course in Sparham and gave this review:
"I have to say how enjoyable the day was - even sitting the
examination at the end of the day wasn't too stressful - considering
it's 27 years since I last sat an exam!! (RSA) Not being the
academic sort I would highly recommend others like myself to contact
RLC and find out what other courses they run."
Since achieving Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Sarah is keen to
do further training. |
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