Solihull Family Learning Network

The Solihull Family Learning Network is a partnership between a wide range of providers of family learning activities with links to strategic planning, good practice and research.

Our vision is to make Solihull a place where we celebrate family learning. We aim to make a difference by working in partnership - listening to learners, sharing good practice and resources, planning together and taking action to develop learning communities in which all families feel empowered and thrive.

Benefits for Network Partners

• Shared vision, values and goals

• Strategic planning and partnership delivery
• Active communication, discussion and debate
• Information about current issues and funding
• Good practice and success is shared and celebrated
• Involvement in national and local learning campaigns
• Opportunities to influence decision-makers
• A high profile for family learning through promotion and advocacy

So that Families have

• Access to seamless provision of learning
• Choice of activities and locations
• Opportunities to progress to further learning
• A gateway to special support services
• A voice in their learning futures

Who are our Members?The Solihull Family Learning Network has a range of members locally, regionally and nationally who are involved in providing and supporting Family Learning. They include:

Colleges, community centres, voluntary organisations, libraries, museums, arts centres, clubs, religious or cultural organisations, youth groups, sports and leisure centres, pre-school groups, childminders, schools, park rangers, adult education tutors, and of course, the learners themselves.

Join the Network and be a part of an active membership that come together through an annual programme of meetings and events.

Contact Details

Telephone: 0121 704 6972

Deborah Pearson
Family Learning and Bookstart Co-ordinator
Tel: 0121 788 4371
E-mail: depearson@solihull.gov.uk