Theme: Lifelong Learning

1. Online Learning (12 links).
   Learning materials on the Internet

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1. Directgov : Over 50s : Adult Education.
   

   http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Over50s/Learning/AdultEducation/index.htm
   
2. learndirect.
   

   http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/
   Free and confidential telephone helpline and website for adults looking for impartial information and advice on courses and careers.
3. Lifelong Learning.
   

   http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/
   Department for Education and Skills (DfES) portal. Themes include: Basic Skills, Communities, Equal Opportunities, Family Learning, Financing Learning, For Work, Further Education, Higher Education, Information, Older Learners, Online Learning, Post 16 Learning, Promoting Learning, Qualifications.
4. Money to Learn.
   

   http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/moneytolearn/
   Online booklet about financial support for adult learners.
5. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE).
   

   http://www.niace.org.uk/
   Promotes the interests of adult learners and potential learners, especially those who have benefited least from initial education. Website has details of policy, research, projects, events, courses and other services.
6. NIACE - Adult Learning Events.
   

   http://www.niace.org.uk/ALW/Events/EventDetai_list.asp
   "This calendar is available all year round for providers to add details of learning events, for use by adults who wish to take part in short sessions of learning in a venue close to them."
7. NIACE - Sources of funding for older learners.
   

   http://www.niace.org.uk/information/Briefing_sheets/FundingOlder.htm
   England and Wales.
8. NIACE Projects - Older and Bolder Initiative.
   

   http://www.niace.org.uk/research/older_bolder/
   Information about the NIACE program for older learners. Includes newsletter, email group, current projects, briefing sheets.
9. Open University.
   

   http://www.open.ac.uk/
   
10. Third Age Foundation.
    

    http://www.thirdage.org.uk/
    "Third Age is helping disadvantaged people (40+) find a new direction, upskill them in up-to-date computer technology, including personal development and an action plan in an innovative holistic way. Students are mature, experienced people, who through no fault of their own, have been out of work or who are in work but 'vulnerable', either because they have been made redundant or forced into early retirement or are about to do so, or for other or domestic reasons have had a career break and are having difficulty finding work or extra work - mainly because of their age."
11. University of the Third Age.
    

    http://www.u3a.org.uk/
    Encourages lifelong learning for those no longer in full time employment. Website has an information pack, links to resources, publications and general information.
12. Workers' Educational Association.
    

    http://www.wea.org.uk/
    "The UK's largest voluntary provider of adult education."

1. Computers and Internet.
2. Hackney : Adult Education.
3. Hackney : IT Learning Centres.
4. Leisure and Hobbies : Learning.
5. Leisure and Hobbies : Museums.
6. Senior Citizens : Research.
7. Services and Advice : Libraries.