News in 2007

5th November 2007

The Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (2009)

UNESCO's Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) will be hosted by Brazil in 2009.

We are planning a series of awareness raising sessions for providers and learners beginning in November to explore the key issues of importance for adult learning across the world.

If you'd like to host an event or discussion group then please contact the policy forum on 0131 220 5567.

4th November 2007

Do you want to work with neighbouring community learning strategy group partners to:

l    Share knowledge, skill and experience within a creative and collegiate environment, which is cross sectoral and inclusive, representing learners and learning agencies.

l    Present and share best practice in respect of Adult Learning and Community Capacity Building and nurture a local and national culture of lifelong learning.

l    Develop a range of methods for effective Community Engagement, Community Based Learning and Capacity Building

l    Work with partner organisation's where you can openly and securely share quantitative and qualitative data which can be used to improve service provision, quality and self assessment practice.

To find out more call us on 0131 220 5567 or e-mail us on info@scotlandslearning.org.uk

30th October 2007

A moment in time…

THANKS for the hundreds of entries we received for our futuristic drawing competition showing us what you think you'll be doing in 2025.

Overall winners will be notified in the new year, but all eligible competitors should soon receive a prize of recognition for their considerable efforts.

This competition is now closed. 

24th September 2007

20-23 September 2007 was a celebration of International Adult Learners' week with a conference in Manchester.  Delegates (learners and organisers) from all over the world gathered to share ideas about adult learners' week as a means to promote learning and develop strategy for Confitea VI, Brazil, 2009. 

11th July 2007

The learners' publication VOILAs, (Voice of Informed Learners Across Scotland) is released in summer and winter. To view the most recent version of VOILAs, click here or visit the newsletters page. 

This issue will be sent in August 2007. 

If you would like to submit an article (and win an adult learners' book), please send your writing to;

salp@salp.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20th June 2007

Family Learning Week 2007 ran from 15th - 22nd June.

This year, SALP's family learning day was 1-4pm on the 22 June.

It was held at Our Dynamic Earth and the Scottish Parliament, and was sponsored by Robin Harper, Scottish Green party, MSP. 

Contact SALP to register your family to receive an invitation for next years event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

18th May 2007

In 2007 Adult Learners' Week started on the 19th May and ended on the 25th May.

Three shopping Centres ran free launch events nationally on Saturday 19th May. 

Contact SALP to find out more. 

The awards were on the 24th May, Royal Highland Centre, in Ingliston.

CLICK Here for

• SALP's Press release.
• North Press release.
• Central Press release.

20th February 2007

We are looking for a Senior Fundraising manager and a Training officer.

The closing date for these posts has now passed.