Learning Partnerships
Recently we have been involved in supporting the development of two learning partnerships in the South of Shetland and in the North Isles.
Learning partnerships aim to
- widen participation in lifelong learning and community activity
- involve people who are less likely to take part
- strengthen community's capacity to change things that matter
- identify gaps in community learning provision
- develop projects in response to needs and to share local knowledge and research.
They involve a range of partners who are active in the area, these include:
- Schools
- Shetland College
- Voluntary Action Shetland
- Adult Learning
- NHS Shetland
- Learning Providers
The groups are fairly new, but already the groups are putting into place action plans to make a difference.
In the North Isles
Train Shetland has agreed to pilot courses which would normally only be available in Lerwick.
Adult Learning, Creative Industries and Train Shetland are working on a course to develop and help people develop skills in teaching others.
In South Shetland
The South Sheltand Local Service Delivery Group had already Consultated with the community about a wide range of issues through the South Vision project The community was keen to see a wider range of courses and, in particular, courses that support healthy living. Adult Learning, Shetland College and NHS Shetland are working on this at the moment.
