Lifelong Learning
It is never too late to learn. There are many opportunities for you to learn new skills or develop new interests in Warrington.
Am I too old to learn?
No! Whether you are 18 or 98 there are still plenty of things to study. There are courses to help you gain new skills and courses you can take just for fun.
Do I need qualifications in order to study further?
No, most courses do not require you to have any previous qualifications.
Is learning good for you?
YES! There is a lot of evidence that learning is good for you. Most people enjoy learning new things. Learning helps people lead happier, longer and more fulfilled lives. Learning helps improve confidence and self worth. You will meet new people and enrich your social life.
Who provides Lifelong Learning opportunities in Warrington?
The following partner organisations provide a wide range of courses and learning opportunities in Warrington:
Warrington Collegiate Institute
Winwick Road Campus
Winwick Road
Warrington
Website: www.warr.ac.uk
Fordton Leisure Centre
Chiltern Road
Warrington
Website: www.selectleisure.co.uk
Priestley College
Loushers Lane
Warrington
Website: www.priestley.ac.uk
YMCA
Rylands House
Rylands Street
Warrington
WA1 1EW
Website: http://www.ymca.org.uk
Workers Educational Association
8 Bluecoat Chambers
School Lane
Liverpool
L1 3BX
Website: www.wea.org.uk
University of the 3rd Age
Website: www.u3a.org.uk
What about on-line learning?
You can find out a lot about on-line learning opportunities from Learn Direct. Visit their website: www.learndirect.co.uk
What is Family Learning?
Warrington Borough Council has many Family Learning programmes that encourage parents, grandparents, and carers to see themselves as active and lifelong learners and to value their role in the education of their children.
There are a variety of Family Learning opportunities in schools and other community venues. These courses offer:
- Learning situations to meet individual needs
- Opportunities to exchange ideas and skills in the community
- New routes to learning for adults.
- Accredited courses in a comfortable and familiar local environment.
Family Learning activities include:
- Family Literacy
- Family Numeracy
- Information Technology
- Coping with Kids
- Children’s Dance
- Emergency First Aid courses
- Story Sacks
- Many, many more community activities.
Ask at your child’s school for more information about Family Learning, or contact the Lifelong Learning Team.
What is Adult Learners Week?
Adult learners week is a chance to celebrate the role that learning can play in transforming lives. It takes place each year in the middle of May. Adult Learners Week activities are organised by representatives from Warrington Borough Council, Warrington Collegiate Institute, Priestley College, Warrington Churches Consultative Forum, University of the Third Age and the Campaign for Learning.
Events are held throughout Warrington. Look out for more information in April and early May!
Who else can I contact to find out more about Lifelong learning?
There are many useful websites that you can contact. Here are just some of them:
- Basic Skills Agency
- Campaign for Learning
- Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
- Job Centre Plus
- Learning and Skills Network
- LearnDirect
- NIACE – The National Organisation for Adult Learning
- OFSTED
- Open University
- UK Lifelong Learning
- University of the Third Age
Related pages:
Contact us:
Principal Officer for Lifelong Learning
Tel: 01925 246481
Email: rpilkin@warrington.gov.uk
Adult and Family Learning Officer
Tel: 01925 246483
Email: sbaker@warrington.gov.uk
Lifelong Learning
Community Services Directorate
Halliwell Jones Stadium, Community Learning Floor
Winwick Road
Warrington, WA2 7NE
