Having roots in ancient Wisdom traditions (particularly Buddhism), mindfulness offers a combination of Eastern and Western approaches, techniques and practices … More
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Catching up with Counselling
We caught up with James Finn, one of the graduates of our BA (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy 2014-2017 Cohort. … More
Seven Inspiring Tips for CLL students
Recently, the Centre for Lifelong Learning Team caught up with Taiwo Ogunrinde, former student of the Gateway to HE course … More
Children learn to communicate within relationships
There is much emphasis on ‘school readiness’ in England, with measures such as the extent of children’s vocabulary on entry … More
Top Tips for Joining CLL from Students
Joining the Centre for Lifelong Learning is both an exciting and nervous time, especially for students returning to education … More
“Teaching is like having a baby, everyone tells you what to expect, but until you actually do it you can’t quite grasp what it will be like.”
My PGDE course is coming to end and it’s been such a rollercoaster. But it’s one that I’m pleased I … More
“FE felt like an environment that allowed learners more freedom, flexibility and oozed creativity.”
I remember FE being a real turning point in my own education. FE felt like an environment that allowed learners … More
“I am even considering working abroad!”
Teaching in FE is very different from the mainstream sectors. Having previously worked in the primary and secondary sectors as … More
“Our learning is individualised and my confidence has increased in talking to new people and sharing experiences.”
A typical day for a PGDE student is quite busy, but always very rewarding! The usual start time for placement … More
“Work hard, be prepared to be flexible and don’t be afraid to try something!”
I joined the Centre for Lifelong Learning for a 2+2 Degree in Social Studies in 2013, graduating last summer. Never … More
