Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities

The aim of NLDC is to implement a programme of learning activities in partnership with local voluntary and community organisations that will encourage local residents:

To develop the range of skills and knowledge that will facilitate them being able to take an active role in their neighbourhood and improve the quality of their lives and the community in which they live.

To provide them with transferable skills and access to good quality IAG that will prepare adults from disadvantaged areas for sustainable employment.

To access a range of innovative first step short courses and individual support in local centres

Delivery

22 courses have been delivered including:

Emergency First Aid, Food Safety, Try IT, Confidence Building, Healthy Eating, CV Workshop, Counselling Skills, Driving Theory, Chill Out, Digital Media Studies

In addition, we delivered 40 IAG sessions. They were delivered at Community Campus, St James House, Kiora Hall and on the Stockton Riverside Bus.

Partners

We have worked with the following partners:

Stockton Community Campus

St James House

Primrose Hill Community Centre

Lustrum House

Bridge House Hostel
Wrensfield Day Centre

Newtown Community Resource Centre - The Forge

Parkfield Community Centre

Leybourne Terrace

Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre

Stockton Residents Association

Viva Volunteers

98 Dovecot Street (formerly Stockton International Family Centre)

Challoner Community Centre

Stockton Pastors (Street Angels)

There were 246 beneficiaries. 215 learners were involved in Skills for Jobs activities (either IAG or participated in a course that could increase employability skills). 127 beneficiaries were from VCS organisations.