What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A Leeds charity is looking for people in Belle Isle and Middleton to interview about their experiences of education and how they made decisions about their options. Together For Peace is undertaking the research on behalf of Go Higher West Yorkshire, a consortium of local colleges and universities, who work
English language school awarded funding to promote social cohesion through free English lessons English4All in Leeds (E4A), a new English language school, is breaking down barriers by providing free, no-strings education and social integration opportunities to local speakers of other languages. The voluntary led organisation which relies on qualified and
Skelton Grange Environment Centre in South Leeds is looking for volunteers to inspire children to discover a love for nature. Each year Skelton Grange opens its doors to over 3000 children, providing a mixture of science, games and bush craft activities. Over the last 25 years children’s average screen time
A south Leeds community leader is launching an appeal to local schools, businesses, and other supporters – to help equip and restore an impoverished primary school in his homeland of Gambia in West Africa. Yanks Sawo, a well-known leader of the Leeds Gambian community and long-time Beeston resident, is making
Leeds City College is taking part in the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England, the Festival of Learning next week (19-23 June 2017). As part of the festival, the month of June is ‘Have a Go Month’ and the college will be running free taster sessions for adults, who are considering learning something
IntoUniversity works with schools throughout South Leeds to offer educational opportunities from their base at Hillside in Beeston. This year IntoUniversity are celebrating 15 years of transforming young people’ lives. Their journey had a humble start, from a single after-school scheme in 2002 they have grown to operate a national
Don’t get me started on Grammar Schools, the present set up is confusing enough. Here’s a little test. Can you explain the difference between: an academy chain; a multi academy trust; a free school; a cluster; a family of schools; and a local education authority? Being an ex-school governor, I
Why bringing back the 11 plus would be a return to the bad old days I couldn’t quite believe it when I read that the Prime Minister wants to bring back the 11 plus and grammar schools. Where on earth had this idea come from, especially since her predecessor David
Leeds City Council’s Jobs and Skills team have organised an Adult Learning Market, which takes place at St George’s One Stop Centre in Middleton on Thursday afternoon (22 September 2016). If you are looking for a new challenge or to gain new skills, but are not sure what to do
As the schools go back this week, we have news of adult courses being offered by community education provider Vera Media this autumn in Leeds 11. ESOL for Women, taking place at the Salvation Army Centre in Hunslet Hall Road, or the Asha Neighbourhood Centre, or Ingram Road Primary School