2nd Aug 2008
Access to a Learning Coach is an essential part of the Skill Build programme run by North Wales Training across North Wales. All learners entering the programme are allocated a Learning Coach who they can turn to for confidential support on matters that may be affecting their learning.
The main focus of the programme is on employability and lifelong learning, and learners are assured that their Learning Coach can be contacted at all times to help them achieve their goals.
Effective tracking of learners throughout the programme is essential, and the Learning Coach has a responsibility to identify new learners and contact them at regular intervals. He or she provides motivation, signposts learners to support agencies and underpins their learning programme by building trust and identifying any additional learning support needed to enhance their learning experience.
The Learning Coach can help with issues ranging from attendance and timekeeping to personal problems: issues such as travel, housing, money, family responsibilities, anti-social behaviour, convictions, loneliness, bullying and learning difficulties can all have an effect on a learner’s ability to focus and progress.
Learning Coaches
Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd, Wales UK. CF37 1DL