Lifelong Learning Service
Telephone: 030 33 33 3000
Contact email: adult.learning@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lifelonglearningdumgal.co.uk/
Address: Lifelong Learning Service, Dumfries and Galloway Council, c/o The Bridge, Glasgow Road, Dumfries, DG2 9AW
Who the service is aimed at: The service is universal.
Support provided: Lifelong Learning is a universal service targeted at those who need it most and which supports independence, self-confidence and essential skills for life and work.
The Service works with a wide range of third sector and public sector partners to deliver accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities which includes core life skills, literacy, numeracy, digital, communication, confidence, English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), Family Learning and Coach Education for Sports Coaches.
Adult Learning
- develop skills and confidence
- meet new people
- make positive changes
- a range of programmes which help with reading, writing, spelling and numbers, English language (ESOL), digital learning, and health and wellbeing, pre-employability support, confidence building, wellbeing support and help with cost of living
- small groups or one to one, supported by trained tutors
- available to anyone age16 or above.
Family Learning
- evidence-based programmes delivered across Dumfries and Galloway which are free to access.
- programmes provide families with a safe and supportive place to build secure relationships, enhancing the skills, knowledge and potential they already have and empowering them to take on new challenges
- supports improved attainment which leads to positive outcomes for both adults and children
- early intervention working with families pre-birth to children in Primary 3.
- PEEP, Roots of Empathy, Baby Massage, STEM, Talk, Learn, Do, MATCH (Men and their Children)
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
- improve speaking and communication skills
- Learn English with digital resources.
- Practice English using online activities, which improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- enhance vocabulary and grammar skills.
- tutor support
- Classes available throughout the region.
- All levels catered for.
Age range:
Area covered: All Dumfries and Galloway
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example? Individuals can self-refer, or services can make a referral.
How to make a referral:
Self referrals can also come through by telephone on 07500 631183 or by email admin@hsdumfries.org.uk
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)? The family must consent to support and reside in DG1 or DG2 postcode area. They must have at least 1 child under 5 yrs.
We rely on volunteers to provide 1 to 1 support for families. Support is dependent on available volunteers. Support only starts from the point of matching with an available volunteer. Referrals will be placed on a waiting list where there is no available volunteer.
Is there a charge/fee for this service? No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
