{"id":295,"date":"2024-03-27T16:43:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T16:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/?p=295"},"modified":"2024-11-19T14:40:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T14:40:32","slug":"lifelong-learning-service-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/lifelong-learning-service-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifelong Learning Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Telephone: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>030 33 33 3000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact email<\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:adult.learning@dumgal.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adult.learning@dumgal.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifelonglearningdumgal.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.lifelonglearningdumgal.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifelong Learning Service, Dumfries and Galloway Council, c\/o The Bridge, Glasgow Road, Dumfries, DG2 9AW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who the service is aimed at:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The service is universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support provided:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adult Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>develop skills and confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>meet new people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make positive changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small groups or one to one, supported by trained tutors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>available to anyone age16 or above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>evidence-based programmes delivered across Dumfries and Galloway which are free to access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supports improved attainment which leads to positive outcomes for both adults and children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>early intervention working with families pre-birth to children in Primary 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PEEP, Roots of Empathy, Baby Massage, STEM, Talk, Learn, Do, MATCH (Men and their Children)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>improve speaking and communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn English with digital resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice English using online activities, which improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enhance vocabulary and grammar skills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tutor support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes available throughout the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All levels catered for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age range<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Area covered<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Dumfries and Galloway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service \u2013 like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong>Individuals can self-refer, or services can make a referral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make a referral:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self referrals can also come through by telephone on 07500 631183 or by email admin@hsdumfries.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top tips for making a &#8216;good&#8217; referral (if applicable):&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child&#8217;s Plan)?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The family must consent to support and reside in DG1 or DG2 postcode area. They must have at least 1 child under 5 yrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is there a charge\/fee for this service?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If there is a charge\/fee, is there funding available for this?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telephone: 030 33 33 3000 Contact email:\u00a0 adult.learning@dumgal.gov.uk Website:\u00a0 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:\u00a0 The service is universal. Support provided:\u00a0 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. 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