Linked Work & Training Trust

Background

The initial development of LWTT came from a growing awareness that access to qualifying training in community learning and development was largely limited to those people who had a conventional educational background.  The programme is designed to widen access to higher education and professional qualifications for local people whilst meeting the needs of local communities.

What makes LWTT different:

Inclusive
The professional qualifying training in community learning and development is both inclusive and flexible.  The training emphasises strongly the common ground with related professional groups, reflecting a partnership and collaborative approach to learning.

Educational Priorities
The programme is very much in line with current educational priorities in respect of widening access, delivery of training, relevant skills and collaboration with employers.

Local Needs
Locally delivered training and management of the programme by a partnership between the University and a variety of regeneration agencies, staturoty, voluntary and community sector employers enables the model to work well for communities.  This partnership of interests continues to be a key factor in our success.

Work-based Learning
Given the programme is primarily field-based, rather than classroom based, then learning is guided and developed round the work the student is employed to do so that the practical experience of doing community learning and development work foms the basis of the education training programme.

LWTT has worked collaboratively with SCDC on several occassions, most notably in the contract let by Learning Connections to Support Outcome-Focussed Planning in Community Learning & Development, The Carnegie Trust Rural Action Research Project and most recently, the Refreshment of the Competences for Community Learning & Development on behalf of the Standards Council for CLD.

For further information visit the LWTT website.