Introduction

The Newlyn Learning Centre provides learning opportunities and training to adults aged 16 years and over, our aim is to help people realise their full potential working within a friendly and supportive environment. We provide high quality training which enables students to gain nationally recognised qualifications which are taught and assessed by qualified and experienced staff.

The Newlyn Learning Centre is based in North Kenton, however, we also deliver training in a number of outreach centres, including Simonside Community Centre, Fawdon Community Centre, English Martyrs Primary School, Mountfield Primary School, Headstart and the Cowgate Basement Project.

What we offer

Over the years we have extended our provision to meet the needs of the local community and have developed a range of innovative programmes. For instance, our Family Learning Programme provides a fun and rewarding way to learn which gets the whole family involved in a shared learning experience.

• Family Learning - Keep up with the Kids through IT
• Family Crafts
• Creative Cards
• Introduction to Computers
• High level IT programmes such as ECDL and CLAIT Plus
• Digital Photography & How to use your Scanner
• Business Admin
• British Sign Language
• ESOL & Essential Skills

In addition we also offer Key Skills in Communication through Family Learning where students arrange a number of visits to local art galleries, museums and other places of interest. Students then use their desktop publishing, IT and communication skills to produce a newsletter which is distributed within the local community.

We are also developing links with local businesses with the aim of developing training opportunities to increase the essential skills required within the employment sector.