Family Learning Week launches at the Elephant

Family Learning Week launched on Saturday 8th October at a popular opening event at the Elephant & Castle shopping centre.

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Over 50 families took part in workshops, many going away with lots of ideas of things to do and make, as well as bags full of items made on the day and free promotional materials

As well as providing support for families to engage in learning in the home, there was also plenty of advice available for adults interested in getting back to learning.

Southwark resident, Udumalagala Gamage of SE15 commented:

“Family Learning Week and is very important, especially for people who want to get more information about learning and support”.

If you were not able to attend the event at the Elephant and Castle, there is another FREE Family Learning Week event taking place at Peckham Square/Library on Saturday 15th October, 10:00 – 14:00.  Activities at Peckham include designing and making hats, computer taster sessions and story telling.

Organisations supporting these events include:

SETAA (Southwark Education and Training Advice for Adults), Morley College, CLPE (Centre for Literacy and Primary Education), Centre of Prosperity and Well Being at AMRTC, Southwark Library service, LLU+, Southwark Adult Education, Learndirect, City of London Academy and New Future Now took part in the event.

All photos are © of the CLPE.

Useful links:

There are lots more activities taking place for families in Southwark, to find out what’s happening during Family Learning Week, Saturday 8th - Sunday 16th October, visit: