Lifelong Learning

Epping Forest Local Strategic Partnership

Epping Forest Learning Partnership is a local partnership working to promote Lifelong Learning in the Epping Forest District. In 2004, Epping Forest Learning Partnership officially became the Action Group for Lifelong Learning on the Local Strategic Partnership.

The Learning Partnership is  part of a network of Learning Partnerships in the U.K. Learning Partnerships are non-statutory, voluntary groupings of local learning providers and other agencies committed to supporting training and education.

 We have worked towards an inclusive and diverse membership, which includes representation from Colleges and Schools, Employers, Epping Forest District Council, the Youth Service, Voluntary Groups, Essex County Council, and Essex Libraries.

Background

Since its beginnings in 2001, Epping Forest Learning Partnership’s mission has been to: 
 
Work collaboratively to promote lifelong learning in the Epping Forest area

Productive working relationships have developed and activities have included:

• Updating partners on funding and other initiatives
• Raising awareness of basic skills needs
• Employers Survey
• Publication of a  Learning Map for the district
• Active promotion of  Adult Learning
• Raising skills levels in the community by providing learning in the community
• Formulating the Community Strategy on Lifelong Learning
• Writing  an Action Plan to meet the objectives of the Community Strategy

Aims of Epping Forest Learning Partnership

• Build links between training and education providers and employers
• Widen Participation in learning
• Raise skill levels
• Improve retention and achievement
• Help towards economic regeneration
• Provide activities to promote lifelong learning
• Promote Lifelong Learning through information and awareness raising
• To contribute towards the achievement of the Learning and Skills Council objectives through education and training activities, aimed at LSC target groups.

Contact us

If you would like any more information or think your organisation could be represented on the partnership, please contact us. The administration of Epping Forest College Learning Partnership is based at Epping Forest College. 
Tel: 020 8502 8635 or e-mail: bstock@epping-forest.ac.uk

Or write to Barbara Stock, EFLP Co-ordinator, c./o. Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, Essex IG10 3SA