New Online Learning resources from LALS/GoLearn

In response to COVID-19 and the ongoing lockdown restrictions, GoLearn! (Leicestershire County Council’s Adult Learning Service) has created new online learning resources which can be accessed free of charge.

Go Learn

The benefits of lifelong learning for good mental health, social mobility and employment prospects are well known.  During this current crisis many individuals, and their families, will be facing uncertainty, but these resources will support ongoing resilience across our communities. 

Family Learning resources and activities for parents to support home-schooling and better understand their children’s education can be found here: www.leics-als.ac.uk/familyfun. It includes courses on health and well-being as well as a variety of academic subjects.

The ‘Life and Learning in Lockdown’ area makes available a wide range of learning materials, these include courses on languages, craft, art, IT, English and maths and cookery, all designed to support users to stay active, safe and well during isolation. The page includes resources for Adults with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities to support and sustain their development and wellbeing which can be found here: www.leics-als.ac.uk/onlinelearning.

In addition to the above, GoLearn has resources and support available for any individual facing an uncertain future with regards to work and employment. GoLearn offers a FREE and impartial Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service from level 4 qualified, Learning and Work Advisors available to provide one to one telephone support to help individuals take their next steps in either learning or work.

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