GoLearn resources available online in lockdown

HUNDREDS of resources to help support people in lockdown are 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.

Coun 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. leics- als. ac. uk/ onlinelearning and classes include:

• Learning for Wellbeing

• Family Learning

• Digital Skills

• Languages

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• Learning for Independence

• Employment and Career

Support.

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.