What a year that was! Looking ahead to 2017-18

Posted on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

“With the right support and understanding I am able to achieve things.” (learner) In 2016-17 our dedicated team of staff and volunteers engaged and supported 291 learners to work towards 279 courses. Most of our work is one to one and small groups which has enabled people to flourish. Two thirds of learners started the action […]

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Mark Completes Activity Agreement

Posted on Friday, May 26th, 2017

It has just been 5 months since Mark from Aberdeenshire started his Activity Agreement on Stage 1 of the employability programme back in January this year. He has discovered a new sense of confidence in these past few months. Not only has he nearly completed NC 4 Core Skills in Numeracy but also attended an […]

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Family learning for closing the attainment gap

Posted on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Family learning for closing the attainment gap – practitioner voices event, Dundee University 26th May 2017 My question for attendees is: How well are we listening to, are involving and can evidence clear participation of parents with a disabled child and disabled parents in the drive to support their child’s education attainment?” I’m the Chair of the […]

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I can help my son with his homework now

Posted on Thursday, May 11th, 2017

Pauline is a Dundee adult learner on a mission, to find work and to be a good parent.  Pauline experienced a period of anxiety and depression which led to her giving up work. One year on she has now taken up learning opportunities, has had work experience in different sectors and has achieved an Adult […]

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