Learning for Life Kingswood residential
In March everyone in the Learning for Life Pathway visited Kingswood in Ashford for our 2024 Residential. We wanted to ensure no-one missed out, so we worked with Kingswood to offer learners the choice to stay two nights, one night or just to come for an adventure packed day to suit them. The trip […]
PFLAW 2023 Wiesbaden Residential
In June 2023, four learners and two staff members embarked on a trip to Wiesbaden, Germany. The primary purpose of the visit was to exchange best-practice ideas with colleagues at two centres: two days at the Facettenwerk organization and a half-day at Domäne Mechtildshausen. The learners actively engaged in centre activities and enjoyed sightseeing, visibly […]
Poppy’s interview with Matt Hancock
Our learner Poppy travelled up to meet Matt Hancock in his Westminster office last week to talk all about dyslexia. They talked all about the impact of having dyslexia and what it felt like, about Matt’s Accessibility Learning Foundation and also how beneficial using mobile phones in classrooms is for those who use the accessibility […]
Reverse Jobs Fair & Where Next? Combo Event
On Wednesday 13 March 2024, we are holding our annual Reverse Jobs Fair. For the third consecutive year, we are delighted to be showcasing the skills and talents of many of our learners at this great event. Our Reverse Jobs Fair format provides everyone (employers and young people alike) with a relaxed, professional setting, in […]
Community Champion award from Jisc!
This week we were delighted to hear the news that our very own Assistant Principal: Accessibility and Digital Applications, Libby Wilkins has been awarded the prestigious status of Community Champion with The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). Jisc’s state their mission is to “improve lives through the digital transformation of education and research.” An area The […]
The Mighty Oaks? You can Bett on it!
On Friday 26th January 2024 three learners; Keira Eve, Kai Gaskin and Ethan Sanderson boarded the Cable Car in Greenwich to Bett at Excel London. Their aim? To facilitate the first ever User Labs run by an education institution. Please Read the attached newsletter for more.