european year 2012 of active ageing & solidarity between generations 28 february 2012
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European Year 2012 of Active Ageing & Solidarity between
Generations
28 February 2012
•Hampshire County Council’s adult and community learning service
•Delivers learning to develop skills and promote well-being
•Works in partnership with learning providers eg
council departments/servicesschoolslibrarieschildren’s centresvoluntary and community organisations
Hampshire Learning
Hampshire Learning’s
adult and community learning service
supports
Hampshire County Council’s commitment to deliver quality services and the
Council’s priorities:
Hampshire safer and more secure for all Maximising wellbeing Enhancing our quality of place
The Computer Learning Centre project
•About Age Concern Hampshire
•Project aims
•Basic computing•Word processing•Internet services•Access to information and advice
eg Care choice; Bettertime•Emails•Skype•Genealogy •Digital Photography
1:1 sessions offer
Quality
•Ofsted inspection•Hampshire Learning -
Quality Framework•Individually tailored work plans•Weekly progression recording•Evaluation questionnaires
Volunteers
•People can develop a sense of self worth, optimism and ambition; acquire totally new skills or diversify skills which employers see as extremely valuable
•Meet new people and engage more in local society leading to a sense of reward and achievement
Next steps for this project
•more sheltered accommodation venues awaiting start date
•expansion into rural areas•more library venues•ICT home support / aftercare service
• Keep-fit for the young at heart• Computers for the Terrified• Silver Surfers (includes mobile technology)• Digital photography • Reminiscence workshops• Genealogy• Variety of intergenerational projects through local
schools and community groups offering• Literacy and Numeracy; Tea dances; Gardening; ICT; Art and Crafts;
Games; History; Reading group
Other specific older learner projects include…
Contact detailsSue Muldowney
Quality and Curriculum Development Officer
Hampshire Learning
Children's Services
Hampshire County Council
The Castle, Winchester
Hampshire SO23 8UG
Direct Line: 01962 847120
Mobile: 07738459215
www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-learning