Sophie, 37, began her journey with Lancashire Adult Learning by attending a First Aid Lancashire Lifesavers course. She re-established her love for learning and didn’t look back… She later achieved the Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children and the Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid. Sophie’s aim was […]
Read moreNelson and Colne College Group’s Principal and CEO is leading the calls for the role of colleges in England to change ahead of the Government’s imminent publishing of a Further Education White Paper. After sharing its UK-wide recommendations in October, the Independent Commission on the College of the Future this week published the first of […]
Read moreSeasonal celebrations and the honouring of heritage are just two of Lancashire Adult Learning’s upcoming events as the organisation continues its mission to support adult learners right across the Red Rose County in the current climate. LAL’s expert teaching teams have a number of free events lined up for virtual delivery before the end of […]
Read moreLancashire Adult Learning and Lancashire Libraries are celebrating after their unique partnership gained a Highly Commended accolade in the national Festival of Learning Awards 2020. The awards, which are led by the Learning and Work Institute and announced during Lifelong Learning Week, recognised the partnership for its delivery of adult community learning and skills in […]
Read moreVirtual learning and social distancing failed to dampen Nelson and Colne College Group’s annual Colleges Week celebrations, as alumni came together to show their support for Further Education. Coordinated by the Association of Colleges, Colleges Week is an annual opportunity for Further Education colleges to put the brilliant work that they do day in and […]
Read moreLancashire Adult Learning has launched a new range of free courses designed to meet the needs of learners across the Red Rose County in the current climate. Adult learners who are seeking to enhance their employment prospects, support their family, improve their health and wellbeing, or simply develop a hobby, can do so from the […]
Read moreSeven thousand schoolchildren from across Lancashire received lifesaving skills training on Restart a Heart Day through a partnership between Lancashire Adult Learning and North West Ambulance Service. Split across two sessions – and with training delivered through Zoom – children aged four to 16 took part in the First Aid Flash Mob event. The sessions […]
Read morePrincipal and Chief Executive of Nelson and Colne College Group Amanda Melton has been awarded a prestigious CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to education. Amanda was appointed Principal and Chief Executive of Nelson and Colne College in March 2012, and the CBE honour means she has received the highest of […]
Read moreIt’s never been easier to learn how to save a life as Lancashire Adult Learning and the North West Ambulance Service team up to deliver a FREE online lifesaving skills event. Taking place on the eve of national Restart a Heart Day, Thursday 15th October, the free online event will run between 8pm and 8.30pm […]
Read moreLancashire Adult Learning are working together with Chorley Council to provide a free, live, online tablet course to help people reap the benefits of being online. During the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, being online has been a lifeline to some people, who have been able to use the internet for social interaction with friends and family, […]
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