This in from the council, in their own words, Ed
Now in its 23rd year, Adult Learners’ Week is a national celebration of the benefits of lifelong learning and is the perfect opportunity to explore the many types of learning available to adults from all walks of life. It inspires thousands of adults each year, whatever their age or background to discover how learning can change their lives.
On Monday 16 June, the Isle of Wight Council Adult Community Learning Service hosted its local Adult Learners’ Week award ceremony at the Community Learning Centre, Westridge.
Fifteen nominees and five winners
Fifteen nominees were received from tutors and partner agencies with five overall winners recognised for their commitment to learning from the following categories: Learning through Arts, Crafts and Culture, Learning within the Family, Learning through Technology, Learning within a Community Project and Learning for Life and Work.
All nominees and winners were presented with certificates and trophies by Councillor Richard Priest, Executive member for children’s services. The evening was a huge success and an enjoyable opportunity to showcase individual achievement and hear their inspirational stories.
Commenting on the event, Councillor Richard Priest said:
“I would like to congratulate all of this year’s winners, as well as those nominated for awards. It was great to meet those involved in inspiring people to learn new skills as well as those benefiting from the great courses and learning opportunities on offer through the service.”
Adult Learners’ Week
Through events and award ceremonies, Adult Learners’ Week recognises the achievements of outstanding individuals and innovative learning projects. It encourages participation in different kinds of learning, whether it is to improve prospects in a current role, start a new career, improve physical and mental health, learn skills to support family and community, improve essential skills for personal development or learn just for fun. Adult Learners’ Week is a chance to showcase learning opportunities across the Island.
Winners
Learning through Arts, Crafts and Culture Award
Nominees:
Hannah Brookes – Headway Isle of Wight
Anne Willis – Headway Isle of Wight
Jacqueline Clarke – South Wight Housing
Samantha Allen – Headway Isle of Wight
Sally Newton – Women’s Refuge
Winner: Anne Dawson, adult community learning leader
Learning within the Family Award
Winner: Lynette Marshall, Wootton Primary School Family Learning Group
Learning through Technology Award
Nominees: Digital Champions – Steven St-John, Brian Wells, and David Porter
Winner: Howard Walker, Adult Community Learning, ICT learner (was unable to attend the awards)
Learning within a Community Project Awards
Nominees: Brading Roman Villa
Isle of Wight Community Jigsaw Project
Branching Out
Isle of Wight Careers Association
Winner: Jenny Batchelor, Bodster Equine Assisted Learning Centre
Learning for Life and Work Award
Nominee: Functional Skills English Group – Queensgate Primary School
Tina Lambert, Shelley Crutcher, Gemma Cooke, Dana Edkins and Sonia Wiper
Winner: Maxine Kay, Adult Community Learning, functional skills maths learner
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