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Promotion of Lifelong Learning as a strategy for Active Ageing

Promotion of Lifelong Learning as a strategy for Active Ageing. Presentation – KOLIN – 13 th June 2013 4 Case Studies from the West Midlands. Unlocking the potential of the over 50’s. UK Partners: Pisces WM The Tettenhall Institute, Wolverhampton

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Promotion of Lifelong Learning as a strategy for Active Ageing

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  1. Promotion of Lifelong Learning as a strategy for Active Ageing Presentation – KOLIN – 13th June 2013 4 Case Studies from the West Midlands

  2. Unlocking the potential of the over 50’s UK Partners: Pisces WM The Tettenhall Institute, Wolverhampton The Marches Access Point, Kington, Herefordshire Age UK Dudley Pertemps People Development Group Wolverhampton University

  3. About Pisces PISCES wm is a unique Community Interest Company and Brokerage organisation based in the West Midlands Partnerships In Social and Community Enterprise in Skills for Life and Social Care It addresses issues around exclusion and deprivation in some of the most challenging environments by bringing individuals, groups and organisations together, identifying Funds and resources not available to public agencies

  4. WHY LIFELONG LEARNING • Employment and Economic Independence • Learning new skills to adapt to modern demands based on I.T. technology for both employment and personal demands • Enjoyment and Pleasure – filling one’s available time • Gaining Knowledge and understanding • Mental health – stimulation and confidence building • Prevention of dependency and care • Opportunities for interaction and engagement with others • Opening up new opportunities and sensations

  5. Case Study 1 - The ‘Unlocking the Potential of People over 50’ project at Marches Access Point in Kington, Herefordshire • Older people living in Rural areas are more ’at risk’ because of diminishing opportunities and facilities • Poor Transportation and communications allied to higher cost of living • Rural Poverty – farming in decline • Shift in Demographics. Young people moving out, older people moving in

  6. Wolverhampton Kington

  7. The ‘Unlocking the Potential of People over 50’ programme • Intensive and planned programme of intervention • Individual mentoring, guidance and support based on personal aspirations and potential • Planned programme targeted at personal presentation and awareness • Introduction of practical information , guidance and support • Offering of alternatives i.e Self Employment, Social enterprise • Provision of direct and relevant Work experience in community organisations such as MAP • Provision of skills training particularly in I.T. • Continuous focus on positives and future targets • Ongoing publicity, promotion and campaigning at local, regional and national level – We are all in the process of ageing!!

  8. Case Study 2 ANNIE – then • Aged 50 • Recently Widowed with Teenage Son • Had only worked on family farm – already struggling for survival • No qualifications skills and poor I.T literacy • Confidence and self esteem at rock bottom

  9. CASE STUDY 2 cont ANNIE NOW • Now 52 • Massive gains in confidence an self worth • Qualifications as a basic skills tutor in I.T. • Self Employed • New partnership, new life away from Kington

  10. Case Study 3 – the Tettenhall Institute – The Hub • Learning takes place locally • Facilitated by experienced mentor • Informal and work at their own pace • Use own equipment or loan the Hub equipment • Do NOT follow a programme of study • Equipment modified for their needs • Jargon kept to a minimum • Regular sessions on security

  11. With Training and Support • Keep in touch with family and friends • Make travel arrangements • Access to information • Promote lifelong learning • Telemedicine • Economically active • Security

  12. 76 Learners

  13. Methodology • Variety of methodologies • Group • Peer Support • Demonstrations • Hand-outs • Learner Lead

  14. Computer Adjustments • CTRL + and CTRL – • Control Panel • Slow mouse movement • Add mouse trails • Slow double click • Increase size of cursor • Ease of Access Centre

  15. Case Study 4– Age UK Dudley Lifelong Learning is for Pleasure and socialising as well as necessity for life The Junction, Netherton and the Spring Board Centre, Merryhill,

  16. Case Study 4 I.T related at the Junction • Basic Computer Skills • Managing Finance • Skype communication • Genealogy • Travel • Home Shopping/Grocery • Job Applications

  17. Case Study 4 – Activity related at the Springboard Centre • Arts and Crafts • Dancing • Reflexology and Aromatherapy etc • Games Playing • Yoga and Relaxation – Health related • Outings and Socialising – Lunches, walks • Computer programmes- genealogy etc

  18. Contact Information John White – Executive Director PISCESwm c.i.c. Tel 0044(0)1989 568165 Mobile 0044(0)7792175928 E’mail – john@pisceswm.org.uk

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