EU Support For Family and Community Skills
European Social Funding has been secured to deliver a programme of support for young people and families in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The investment is part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Programme.
The Family and Community Essential Skills project which is being delivered by CSW Group, will enhance equal access to lifelong learning for those aged 16 and over in non-formal or informal settings. The support will help to enhance knowledge and skills and will promote flexible learning pathways.
The project focus will be on delivery of targeted and tailored approaches that engage with, and build skills and confidence of individuals that adds value to family learning through development of community learning champions.
Participants on the project should expect to achieve raised qualification and skills levels, in particular basic skills. Other project outcomes will also include higher levels of self-esteem which raise aspirations and, the removal of barriers to learning, e.g. transport, childcare, accessibility.
Julian German, Cornwall Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economy said, “Families are at the heart of our communities and investing in support to help develop the skills needed to enjoy a prosperous life is vitally important. I believe if we can help people to achieve foundation skills, the additional benefits to them and their communities will be numerous.”
Paul Hobson, Chief Executive of CSW added, ‘This funding will enable families and young people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to have greater access to a wide range of tailor made programmes and support. With learning and development at the core of this project we are delighted that it complements the work we have championed for over twenty years.’
Anyone wishing to access the Family and Community Essential Skills programme should contact Family&CommunityEssentialSkills@cswgroup.co.uk
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European Social Fund
The project has received funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the England ESF programme. Established by the European Union ESF funds help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, skills development, job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
Contact
For further information please contact Alex Ledbrooke, Engagement Officer, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ITI Support Team (European Structural and Investment Funds)
Mobile – 07854 039960, Tel – 01872 322693, Email – aledbrooke@cornwall.gov.uk
Website – www.cornwallislesofscillygrowthprogramme.org.uk
Twitter – @GrowthProgramme
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