Adult learning
The Adult Learning Team provides community based adult learning and literacies in Perth and Kinross.
Adult Learning Aims
- to raise standards of acheivement in learning for adults
- to develop the range and quality of learning experiences for adults
What is Adult Learning?
Adult learning is made up of three major areas;
- Personal development is about improving your communication skills including ICT, problem solving, and working with other people.
- Adult Literacies is about supporting you to develop your reading, writing, spelling and number skills which includes English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).
- Adult Guidance is about offering you the right level of support so you can make the right choices for yourself.
Where does Adult Learning happen?
The Adult Learning Team is based at AK Bell Library, Letham Community Learning Centre and Rowanbank Community Learning Centre, but works through the various community centres and other community buildings throughout Perth and Kinross.
If you are interested in what Adult Learning activities are on in your area, or would like to learn more about Adult literacies please contact us.
| For Adult Guidance / Community based Adult Learning in Perth |
| Margaret McIntosh, Caroline Whytock, Willie Sinclair |
01250 874234 |
| For Adult Guidance/Community based Adult Learning in Blairgowrie and area |
| Christine Miller |
01250 874234 |
| For Community based Adult Learning/ICT in Highland Perthshire |
| Pamela Carr |
01350 727669 |
| For enquiries about Adult Literacy, Perth and Kinross |
| Martine Clyne |
01738 441473 |
| Learning Curve |
01738 477092 |
| For English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - rural areas |
| Kathleen Walker |
01250 874234 / 01738 441473 |
| For English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Perth |
| Learning Curve |
01738 477092 |
| For ICT/Computing in Perth |
| Trish Rodger |
01738 622256 |
| Kathy Ramin |
01738 441473 |
| For ICT / Computing in Crieff / Auchterarder |
| Lesley Harbinson |
01764 657100 |
| For ICT / Computing in Blairgowrie & area |
| Jinty Smart |
01250 874234 |
