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Swamp Creative Media Centre

swamp creative media centre

Established in 1996, SWAMP is a forward-thinking Community Development Trust and registered charity, using accredited training, outreach, film, music, digital technologies, gardening and the creative arts to enable and empower social change. SWAMP enhances cultural awareness, promotes social inclusion and builds community spirit within the locality, and has been successfully sustaining this for over two decades. During this time we have taken a dilapidated building within our community and redeveloped it, and are now planning another move to new premises. We strongly believe in the model of inclusion through creation, and work collaboratively with children, young people, older people and communities to achieve our aims; predominantly, but not exclusively, with vulnerable groups. We consider the arts, community involvement and accrediting training to be positive tools for change, helping people to: Build confidence and attain new skills Get back into work or education Source work in the creative arts Enjoy better health or simply improve quality of life SWAMP was one of the first organisations in Glasgow to use creative media, digital arts and new technologies as tools for community engagement, cross-referencing them to skills and learning, and later adopting the Curriculum for Excellence approach into our programmes. Through our accredited training programmes we provide young people with the skills and attributes they need to successfully make the life transition from school to employment or further education, supporting them to better understand their local environment, and encouraging them to engage in the process of lifelong learning and active citizenship. Our bespoke programmes and projects are designed and planned with the learner very much at the heart of the process and our objectives continue to focus on developing the skills of young people to become successful learners in life and work. SWAMP places innovation, enterprise and creativity alongside outstanding delivery, sound management and a strong ethos of partnership to tackle society’s big issues. Our mission and values fit well with the strategic objectives of the Scottish Government and local government priorities, and have developed strong working relationships with key partners operating within the area of youth employment, education and development.

Richmond And Hillcroft Adult Community College

richmond and hillcroft adult community college

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Richmond

RHACC is one of nine institutes of adult learning (IAL) in the UK and was established on October 1st, 2017 through the merger of Richmond Adult and Community College and Hillcroft College. It is built on their shared expertise in adult learning and their commitment to the needs of adults and communities that need further educational or tailored opportunities to develop the skills to thrive and achieve their potential. With two campuses and superb facilities including a dedicated Art School and Business School, Women-only Education, a 120-seat theatre, specialist co-working and office space, meeting rooms, classrooms, workshops and kitchens - RHACC is a hive of activity during the day, evenings and weekends. Serving over 7000 learners each year RHACC offers a vibrant learning environment tailored specifically for adult learners. Our Mission Empowering adults and communities through education, skills and enterprise By 2021 RHACC will be the outstanding learning provider of choice for adults and communities in South West London and beyond. Providing progression to work, wellbeing and empowerment for adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds through a curriculum with starting points for all, made accessible through an adult approach to learning. Closing achievement gaps between the most advantaged and disadvantaged adults Outstanding standards in teaching and learning Operating from excellent classroom, community and residential facilities, accessible to all, that inspire and support learners to achieve Using enhanced links with stakeholders and partners to disseminate best practice, enrich learning and support the highest levels of learner achievement Continuously developing staff expertise in an environment where staff feel valued and share governors’ ambition for learners Achieving income levels which enable investment in the curriculum, the estate and sustainable growth The key to RHACC’s recent growth and success has been its ability to adapt to the challenges of constantly changing social and economic trends, as well as responding to major changes in Government Policy on adult funding. As a result, our achievement rates are above national standards and we were rated as a Grade 2 "Good" college by Ofsted in January 2020.