Learning is about developing skills, knowledge and understanding, and it is at the heart of archives.
Over the past few years, archives have made considerable strides in helping to improve the basic skills of people from their local communities. Working with partners, archives are in a unique position to attract and support potential learners by providing an engaging learning environment.
Archives provide inspiring resources and local community space to help to increase social and local responsibility. This enables individuals and families to learn together and from each other. It supports and develops talent, innovation and enterprise to deliver social impact.
By becoming more involved with your community you can help adults, children and families unlock their potential, and ensure that your service is inclusive, accessible and sustainable for generations to come.
We provide links to useful resources below. Go to the research reports page to view more reports on learning. You can also take a look at our case studies on learning.
Useful links
- BBC Skillswise is a campaign that aims to help adults across the UK read and write better. It also provides a guide to getting started with computers and the internet
- The Campaign for Learning is a national charity which aims to create a passion for learning that sustains people for life
- National Literacy Trust is an independent charity dedicated to building a literate nation. The website provides a number of useful resources and a wealth of research material
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation makes grants to organisations which aim to maximise opportunities for individuals, particularly children and young people, and others who are disadvantaged, to experience a full quality of life
- The School of Everything identifies museums, libraries, archives and other spaces that are available for informal adult learning
- The University of the Third Age (U3A) is for older learners