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An active, healthy mind is an important asset in later life. Older people continue to need fresh opportunities to learn new skills, that can enable them to take on new roles and responsibilities, and to continue with their personal development Although the reasons for learning can vary widely, generally speaking, learning needs in later life fall into two main areas.
Whatever your motivation for learning, ESF will help you identify the resources that will assist you in your quest for knowledge. Free Training for Over Fifties Shared Stage is offering free training for over fifties and courses are due to start in November 2009. Each course consists of 5 or 9 sessions. Venue addresses will be confirmed to participants at the time of booking.
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Further courses will be confirmed for the New Year in the next week or so. These are:
8th August 2009 New Course Guide out now! The autumn and winter adult course guide from Sussex Downs College has just come out and contains a rang of courses for people who want to gain further qualifications or pursue a new interest. Why not have a go? The guide is available from college campuses in Eastbourne, Lewes, Hailsham and Newhaven and local libraries. You can also download a copy. Visit the Sussex Downs website www.sussexdowns.ac.uk or call 0854-260-1608 for more information. 6th May 2009 Why not have a go? Free Taster Sessions during Adult Learners' Week - Sussex Downs College - Hailsham Cuts in adult education A recent article published by the Press Association shows a disturbing drop in the number of people studying on adult education courses. The response to a parliamentary question showed that the Learning and Skills Council had funded 1.3 million fewer places in 2006/7 than in 2003/4. Although numbers have declined nationally, the South East has suffered the greatest reduction, 233,100 places; the North East has fared best with a reduction of just 79,900 places. New Leisure and Short Courses at Sussex Downs College. A new guide to courses at Sussex Downs College, covering Eastbourne, Hailsham, Lewes and Newhaven is now available. Older people struggle to learn new tricks, new research shows Older people are being robbed of the chance to play an active part in society because they can’t access new skills through adult education according to leading older people’s charity Help the Aged. On-line Learning - Learn Direct – Fifty ForwardLearn Direct has just launched a new website - fifty forward aimed at the over fifties : A Forum Member’s success with Learn DirectESF member Joan Sumner has been studying locally with Learn Direct and recently passed her English and Maths GCSEs. Congratulations Joan! Here’s what Joan had to say about Learn Direct. Older People's Engagement Day Representatives from the Eastbourne Seniors Forum recently attended an “Older Peoples Engagement Day”. Over 50s are doing it for themselves! As we discovered during the recent ‘Older Peoples’ Engagement Day’ restrictions on Government funding for adult recreational courses, increased funding on adult education to equip people for employment and the age limits for educational grants and student loans have put formal learning out of the reach of many over 50s on low and fixed incomes. You’re Never Too Old To LearnBrian May, guitarist with the rock group Queen, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by Liverpool John Moores University in recognition for his contribution to astronomy and services to the understanding of science. |
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