Worth a read in FE Week by Heather Akehurst OBE 💜 & Stephen Evans on the importance of Functional Skills for Apprenticeships 👉49% of adults have numeracy skills below primary school children 👉OECD show apprenticeships in England are limited to functional skills courses lasting

To all women invited for @NHS breast screening - the earlier breast cancer is detected, the greater the chance of survival. Please go. It might just help save your life

A report from Association of Colleges (AoC) & @BellFoundation urges policy makers to learn from & work with devolved authorities on innovative approaches to ESOL provision which could realise the potential of thousands of English Language Learners. bell-foundation.org.uk/our-work/with-…

My piece in FE News this morning on why eroding adult education funding will just store up problems for tomorrow. Cutting adult education isn’t just short-sighted; it’s self-defeating AELP #AdultEd #SkillsMeansGrowth fenews.co.uk/exclusive/erod…

Its #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025! At Leeds Domestic Violence Service we operate a 24hr Helpline for anyone over 16 in Leeds affected by domestic abuse. If you are worried you, or a loved one, may be experiencing abuse, you can call us on 0113 246 0401 for confidential support.💛

Do you need FREE resources for exploring local heritage and feelings of belonging in your ESOL class? MESH's Exploring & Belonging reading books are available at two levels: E1 and E2/3 and made by MESH in collaboration with refugee/asylum seeker participa learningenglishplus.org.uk/resource-hub/

This week's #RadioESOL episode is written and recorded by Entry 1 #ESOL tutors ESOL #FE Leeds City College. In this episode, an angry customer complains about a fast food order. anchor.fm/radioesol

Spending Review marks yet another failure for adult skills feweek.co.uk/spending-revie…

Emergency Alert day has been confirmed as 7th September. If you have a secret phone for safety go to settings and turn off all government notifications. Setting it to silent or airplane is not enough 🚨 (guidance on each step is on the internet). Spread the word

🎒👕 NEW: Leeds School Uniform Exchange Pop-Up is coming to the Merrion Centre! 👖👟 We’re proud to host the first-ever city centre pop-up shop from @wearshareleeds this August – offering FREE good-quality school uniforms to families across Leeds. 🗓️ Running on selected dates

Wrongsemble presents..... Breadcrumbs Tuesday 5th August, 10.30am - 11.30am Chapeltown Library This new family show full of music, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble. Booking essential: ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryev…

🍼 We're Leeds Baby Bank—supporting families with children 0–5 in Leeds. 💛 Essentials like nappies, cots & clothing ♻️ Pre-loved items reused 📈 100+ families helped monthly 🙏 Donate, volunteer, spread the word: buff.ly/rRq2Rqy #LeedsBabyBank #NoChildLeftBehind

Wrongsemble presents..... Breadcrumbs Tuesday 5th August, 10.30am - 11.30am Chapeltown Library This new family show full of music, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble. Booking essential: ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryev…

Could you get a little extra help to keep your little one healthy?🍎 If you’re pregnant or you have a child under four, NHS Healthy Start Scheme could help with the cost of fruit, veg, milk, and more. Find out if you’re eligible: healthystart.nhs.uk

For this Digital Marketing course you need to be 16-30 years old, not in full time education, training, or employment. The course will be delivered online As always, send your name, contact number and email address to: [email protected]

🎒✨ Free school uniforms, no questions asked! Leeds School Uniform Exchange is open today until 2pm. Just pop-in, say hi and browse through their collection of uniforms. Let’s ease those school costs and support sustainability. Find full schedule here🔗 merrioncentre.co.uk/promotions-eve…

FREE EVENT Come and join us in celebrating Chapeltown's new mural in honour of Paralympian Kadeena Cox. Venue - The Reginald Centre Date - Thursday 14th August 2025 Time - 5pm - 6.30pm

Great things happen when you read with your baby. First, their vocabulary explodes. Books are fantastic for introducing your little one to new and varied language. Second, they begin to associate reading as a pleasurable activity. Not only is it fun, but it’s something

After seeing the photograph of Cormac McCarthy's living room (containing around 1000 books, 5% of his total personal library), I'm reminded of what Umberto Eco once said: "It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticize those who