Increased Opportunities for Community Learning at LMC

Having completed a full review of its Adult & Community Education programme, the decision has been taken by Lancaster & Morecambe College to close the Morecambe Learning Centre (MLC) on Euston Road, later this summer. 

Charlotte Rawes, Vice Principal Progress & Performance, said

"Morecambe Learning Centre has been an excellent base for our adult learners over the years, but it has also limited our ability to offer workshops and sessions across the wider community.  We can offer a more agile and supported curriculum to adult learners by moving our provision to a range of locations across the district. New projects, such as the national Multiply numeracy programme and UKSPF, will see us increasing our presence across Morecambe, Heysham, Lancaster, Garstang and Carnforth as we work with partner agencies to offer a range of drop-in sessions, workshops and classes for adults at locations across the whole district." 

Some of the courses will be moved into dedicated classrooms at the College's main campus on Morecambe Road, giving part-time learners of all ages access to a wide range of support, including careers advice and guidance.  Staff who currently work out of MLC will also be relocated to the main site, where they will continue to offer the same excellent support to their learners.  

Timescales for the closure have yet to be announced, but it is likely to happen during the summer break.  

The College will launch its new Adult Course Guide at the Community Open Day on 1^st July, with details of a wide range of classes and workshops starting in September 2023.  New courses include; Introduction to Introduction to British Sign Language, Introduction to Sports Coaching, Creative Craft Cake Decorating Level 2. Make-Up Level 2 Certificate and Introduction to Basic Drawing.