Community Education Lewisham

Welcome to staff and learners joining or returning to Community Education Lewisham.   I am delighted that you are teaching and learning with us and that you have accessed our virtual learning environment, iCEL.

iCEL is a resource for learners and staff which provides storage of relevant information in one place. It also offers tutors the ability to upload resources to support their courses and for learners to blog and communicate with each other and their tutor.  To navigate the site please use the titles on the right hand side of the screen.  A good starting point is to look at ‘how to access iCEL for the first time’ via the link at the bottom of the page.

iCEL is a work in progress and we welcome comments and suggestions to help us develop something that is useful and user-friendly.  Comments can be emailed to cellearnerservices@lewisham.gov.uk

Best wishes to everybody for a successful and productive term.

Helen Hammond
CEL Service Manager

 Open Day

Learner Voices

This video is an account of the journey that Joanne Leech has undertaken as a result of becoming a Learner with CEL.  We hope it inspires you to start your own journey and thank Joanne for sharing her experience with us.

Joanne Leech

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Sarah Nuza

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Pam Goodyer

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Sharon Akintan

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E Learning - Introduction to Safeguarding Children in Lewisham 

The Lewisham Safeguarding Children Board is offering free on line Introduction to Safeguarding Children in Lewisham training course.

It is essential that everyone working with children, young people and families has completed an introductory course in child protection and safeguarding children.

This e learning course aims to:

• develop an awareness of what is meant by safeguarding and the ability to act on concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people.

The training IS mandatory for those teaching Family Learning courses and/or are working with children and is an excellent opportunity for raising awareness and further implementing and sharing our safeguarding policies.

The e learning flyer outlines full details and benefits of this course and can be found on iCEL in the Staff room- Section 5 -Training for Staff.

If you are interested in the above training, or have staff that need this essential training, please contact Norma Morrison with your current email/mobile number so that she can arrange training - norma.morrison@lewisham.gov.uk or telephone - 0208 314 6426.

Learner Forums May 2012

Learner forums, where you will have an opportunity to talk to senior CEL managers, will take place on: 

 Grove Park      Tuesday 22nd May      12.15-12.45 Hall

 Granville Park   Wednesday 23rd May  12.15-12.45 S18

 Brockley Rise    Thursday 24th May      12.15-12.45 Dance Studio

 We are constantly working to improve the services that we provide and cannot do so without your feedback and comments. We do hope that you are able to come and share your ideas with us.

Adult Learners Week 2012

Running from 12 to 18 May 2012 Adult Learners' Week is the biggest festival of learning in the UK and is the perfect time to explore the possibility of learning something new.  

There is an enormous range of opportunities available in Lewisham whether you would like to develop a new skill, make a career move, meet new people or learn for the sheer pleasure of it.

During Adult Learners Week many of Lewisham’s main providers of adult and community education will be working together to showcase the different ways adults can access learning – formal and informal – across the borough.

Adult Learners Week timetable of events

Next Steps!

There is now a central resource to help you decide what your next course or move might be

The links below take you to the Next Steps site where you can access further guidance.

Next Step Home page.

Different ways to learn.

Next Step course search.

More information about the Next Steps programme is available by clicking here.

A new service available through Next Steps is the Lifelong Learning Account. This is a free personalised online account for adults aged 19 or over that provides clear information and advice on skills, careers and financial support in a single easily accessible location. Alternatively you can call 0800 100 900.

Safeguarding Policy and Documentation

The Community Education Lewisham Safeguarding Policy is available via the link here. As well as clearly setting out procedures for safeguarding it also lists CELs nominated staff should you need to report a concern.