“Supported through the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund in partnership with Lancashire Adult Learning”
Pendle Learning Network learning providers list
Our current partnership learning providers are
listed below. Click on a provider name for more details including
current courses available and contact information.
East Lancashire Adult Learning is the community based learning arm of Lancashire County Council, which was described by government inspectors as ‘the country’s best (local authority) for adult learning.’
In 2005 over 10,000 adults in East Lancashire took part in programmes and were able to study in a venue close to home with friendly, supportive and knowledgeable tutors. It has a team of adult learning advisors
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East Lancs Advocacy is an independent charity offering adults in East Lancashire a free advocacy service to support them in their involvement with Health or Social Services.
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Children’s Centres are funded by the Government as part of their commitment to provide a Children’s Centre in every community by 2010.
Gisburn Road Children’s Centre is the accredited SureStart Children’s Centre serving the Pendle area and works closely with health services, Job Centre Plus and other local agencies to provide a wide range of help and support for all the family.
The building work for the
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Home Start Pendle is a voluntary organisation providing family support in peoples own homes. We train volunteers who visit one a week providing friendship, support and practical help, helping to avert family crisis and meltdown.
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Since it was established in 1982 ITHAAD Community Development Trust has endeavoured to promote community cohesion and equal opportunities.
ITHAAD Translation Project aims to break language barriers and to build bridges of understanding and trust between the various communities of Pendle and its surrounding areas. ITHAAD Women’s Project is due to launch in March 2006. Their aims are to develop services and provide support networks on
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Lancashire Adult Learning is Lancashire County Council’s adult learning service.
Lancashire Adult Learning in South and East area aims to provide opportunities for all adults to engage in high quality learning in venues across Pendle, Burnley, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Ribble Valley, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire.
Lancashire Adult Learning provides a range of learning opportunities, including learning for targeted groups in their local community,
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Marsden Community Primary School is based in the Walverden ward of Nelson. The school serves the communities of Walverden, Cloverhill and Whitefield. Marsden C.P School was designated as a Full Service Extended School in April 2004. A Full Service Extended School offers improved access to a number of services.that include Lifelong and Family Learning.
The school works closely with East Lancashire Adult Learning and other
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Nelson & Colne College serves the Pendle area to deliver a comprehensive programme of academic and vocational further education courses.
It is recognised as an adult centre of excellence, confirmed by the recent Adult Learning Inspectorate Report and a continuous high level of A Level results. The college offers a range of community based programmes in academic and vocational areas and supports personal development.
The college
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The Offshoots Permaculture Project started in May 1997. Offshoots is housed in the old walled garden of Towneley Park, Burnley. The site had previously been a council depot and tree nursery that had stood derelict for 10 years. As a result of lots of hard work from legions of dedicated volunteers, Offshoots is now a thriving 1 acre organic fruit and vegetable garden boasting 5
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The Outdoor Resources team have many years' experience of delivering activities to a wide spectrum of individuals and organisations, to outdoor centres, and to industry around the world. High standards of instruction, equipment and safety are inherent in all activities.
We also provide resources for outdoor activity providers and trainers.
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