Perth and Kinross Adult Literacy and Numeracy Partnership's key objective is to
"work in partnership to promote, develop and support
adult literacy throughout Perth and Kinross
enabling adults to develop their skills so they can participate fully
in their personal, family, work and community life".
The Lifelong Learning Team
The team supports and encourages young people and adults to fulfill their potential by supporting them to:
Carnegie College at HMP Perth
Her Majesty Prison and Young Offenders Institution Perth is situated on 2 sites, the main prison and the YOI Facility at Friarton. HMP Perth provides accommodation for adult males serving anything from remand to life.
All prisoners both convicted and untried are targeted under education contract. We offer:
The programmed learning opportunities focus on the Core Skills curriculum, in particular Literacy and Numeracy, I.C.T. and Communication. Other classes support Personal to Social Development, which covers Core Skills such us Working with Others, Problem Solving and Employability issues.
For more information contact the Learning Centre Manager - Brian Cunningham by email Brian.Cunningham@sps.pnn.gov.uk
C.A.T.H. (Churches Action for The Homeless)
C.A.T.H. is a progressive local charity which supports, encourages and promotes the development and delivery of projects to alleviate homelessness, poor and sub-standard housing and associated problems in the Perth and Kinross District. CATH is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, based in Perth.
We help nearly 700 people a year to overcome homelessness issues through our projects.
For more information call Andrea on 01738 633077 or email literacy@cath-org.co.uk
You Can Learn It Ltd
You Can Learn It Ltd is a social enterprise company providing training for people with disabilities to use computers.
The service aims to support individuals, support workers, carers and tutors in workshops and group projects. The company promotes the use of free and low cost software recognising the fact that adaptive technology is usually costly for the individual users.
Literacy support is delivered with the use of computer technology in workshops and projects within the community.
For further information contact Sheila Mackay on 01738 658224 or email sheila@youcanlearnit.co.uk
PUSH
PUSH is a charitable organisation, which promotes Person Centred Planning as they work for inclusion for people with learning disabilities. We are a small, dedicated and friendly team of staff and volunteers who work hard to help people with learning difficulties, their families, carers and support staff.
We contributes to the Literacy Project by providing clients with opportunities, built around a group setting, that further enhance their numeracy and literacy skills within a practical, functional and fun setting that is then transferable to other areas in their life.
Call PUSH on 01738 621929 or email manager@pushinfo.org
Perth College
We offer:
Contact us:
The Libraries and Lifelong Learning
AK Bell Library, 2-8 York Place, Perth Libraries in Perth and Kinross offer a range of different services for all age groups and abilities within the local community. They all stock a collection of various resources which can be used by anyone looking for a quick read but are particularly chosen to help adults develop their reading skills.
To find out how the library can support literacy issues within the community please contact the Literacy Development Officer tel. 01738 444949, email library@pkc.gov.uk
Murray Royal Hospital
The Forensic Unit within Murray Royal Hospital has approximately 70 patients, all of whom have severe and enduring mental illness. Our two part-time ALN tutors work with approximately one third of the patients, tailoring learning to their individual needs. The aim is threefold: to increase their confidence and self-esteem, to increase their ability to deal with independent living, and to encourage and promote lifelong learning. For further information call Fiona on 01738 562422 or email mackintoshfiona@hotmail.com
Lifeskills Central Limited The Lifeskills Group is a progressive and innovative provider of training for not only unemployed people, but aimed at those wishing to enhance and sustain their employment opportunities. Incorporated in 2001, the organisations ethos is simple. Working for Sustainable Employment. Service Areas: Employability, Health, Assetts, Recruitment, Training We provide a 24/7 helpline for anyone wishing to speak to our qualified counsellors on areas i.e.: Stress advice / debt advice Work related issues Drug & alcohol problems Personal concerns / family issues
Independent freephone service, confidentiality assured, no appointment required. Please call now on: 0800 652 1611
To find out more about our training programmes contact: Email: sheila.thomson@lifeskillscentres.com Phone: 01738 449894 Skills Development Scotland Our core services include careers advice & guidance for young people still at school, adults looking to find work, those facing threat of redundancy & for those looking to advance their career. We work with individuals & groups both in the careers centre & within the community.
Goal 1 – Enable people to fulfil their potential. With regard to this, we aim to: Foster career agility & career management skills; Create new levels of connectivity between learning & jobs Equip individuals with the skills Scotland needs Goal 2 – Make Skills Work for Employers Goal 3 – Be a Catalyst for Positive Change
Contact: Sue McLennan, Careers Adviser Skills Development Scotland Careers Scotland Centre, Highland House, St Catherine’s Road Perth PH1 5RY 01738 637639 |
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