Welcome to the West Midlands Learning Directory
The directory is a signpost to some of the finest learning resources in the region. This resource is continually being updated for the benefit of employers, learners, providers - in fact any adult in the region.
The latest in regional campaigns information, newsletters and much more
This website is managed by the Campaigns and Promotions Manager for NIACE in the West Midlands - read the latest on campaigns, conference and courses or seel what is for sale from the NIACE bookshop for instance NIACE 2008 Yearbook available. The latest new from NIACE can be read here.
Learning Campaign Information
Adult Learners' Week 2009
Adult Learners’ Week is the UK’s largest and longest running learning campaign 9 - 15 May
from 28th November 2008 until 31st May 2009
Adult Learners’ Week is the UK’s largest and longest running learning campaign 9 - 15 May
from 28th November 2008 until 31st May 2009
He can book a window seat without leaving home
He can book a window seat without leaving home because he is a Silver Surfer - Silver Surfer's Day is 15th May 2009
from 2nd December 2008 until 31st January 2009
He can book a window seat without leaving home because he is a Silver Surfer - Silver Surfer's Day is 15th May 2009
from 2nd December 2008 until 31st January 2009
Quick Reads
Easy to pick up - hard to put down. Great new titles for March 2009
from 17th November 2008 until 6th March 2009
Easy to pick up - hard to put down. Great new titles for March 2009
from 17th November 2008 until 6th March 2009
Latest News
Adult Learners' WeekMake sure the remarkable achievements of adult learners are given the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the Adult Learners’ Week Awards 2009.
The Secretary of State engages with CALL
John Denham, Secretary of State at the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills, will meet representatives of CALL’s five founding organisations (NIACE, NUS, UCU, UNISON, WEA) in the next few weeks
John Denham, Secretary of State at the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills, will meet representatives of CALL’s five founding organisations (NIACE, NUS, UCU, UNISON, WEA) in the next few weeks
Prepare to lobby Parliament
Prepare to lobby Parliament on the 25th February 2009
Prepare to lobby Parliament on the 25th February 2009
Case studies
More then a museum volunteer
MLA West Midlands Special Individual Adult Learners’ Week Award winner is Shelley Whitney from Stoke-on-Trent
MLA West Midlands Special Individual Adult Learners’ Week Award winner is Shelley Whitney from Stoke-on-Trent
A voice in my head told me to persevere
As a child Angela Mills was constantly told that she wouldn’t amount to anything.
As a child Angela Mills was constantly told that she wouldn’t amount to anything.
Joining a trade with teaching
Graham Kenny first got back into learning by taking French so he and his wife could get more out of their holidays.
Graham Kenny first got back into learning by taking French so he and his wife could get more out of their holidays.
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