Adult learning services available online

County council’s GoLearn classes up and running online again

HUNDREDS of resources to help support people are being made available online by GoLearn, Leicestershire’s adult learning service.

GoLearn classes were suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. But now, with dedicated staff working from their homes across Leicestershire, learning is up and running again across a large number of subject areas – this time online.

The resources and activities are available to anyone who might like to use the time under lockdown to learn a new skill or get creative in these uncertain times, as well as to those already enrolled to help them continue their studies.

Councillor

Richard

Blunt, Leicestershire county council cabinet member for heritage, leisure and arts, said: “Although we are unable to deliver classroombased activities at the moment, we are still committed to supporting people across Leicestershire to stay safe, active and well at this time.

“That’s why we are making hundreds of GoLearn resources available online and continuing with distance learning, wherever this is possible.”

Resources are available on the GoLearn virtual classroom at www.leicsals.ac.uk/onlinelearning and classes include:

Learning for Wellbeing: Ideas and activities for art, craft and leisure projects including cookery, mindfulness, pottery, sewing, drawing and painting and yoga with more to come.

Family Learning: Activities and guidance for parents to support homeschooling as well as fun games and family activities. Includes support on physical development, outdoor learning, Early Years and KS1/2 maths and English, emotional development, healthy eating, IT, online safety, family first aid, understanding the world (STEM) and more.

Digital Skills: GoLearn is now offering the IT Skills (Level 1/Level 2).

This accredited course covers all the core digital skills needed for both life and work in the modern world.

Languages:

Fun language activities for adults and families including French, Spanish, German, Greek, Portuguese, Italian and British Sign Language (BSL).

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Online resources from multiple sources (split by level) to help develop and sustain language skills at home.

Learning for Independence: Resources are specially designed for individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to help develop and maintain skills and learning during lockdown.

Anyone wishing to request resources can email lals.llddcurriculum@leics.gov.uk, or call the Central Enrolment Line on 0800 988 0308, and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the best resources available on an individual basis.

Employment and Career Support: Includes free CV writing and online job applications support course delivered online by expert tutors.

Free and impartial work and employment advice and resources are also available from GoLearn’s Learning and Work Advisors, who provide one-toone telephone support to help people take their next steps in either learning or work.

GoLearn’s website will be updated regularly with new courses and skills to enjoy learning, so check back regularly to see the latest.