A report providing an update on the Adult Community Education service: New Directions College.

The Committee received a report from the Adult Learning and Skills Manager and Principal of New Directions College, Andrea Wood, providing an update on the work of college. The New Directions College was the Council’s adult and community education service. 

The report provided information on the work of the college and new initiatives including work undertaken with Reading UK CIC for the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. Funding had also been secured to work with Ways into Work to deliver education and skills to support adults with special educational needs and disabilities.

Andrea requested to attend the Committee on an annual basis to provide an update on the service. 

It was noted that the service had been delivered by Reading Borough Council since 1958 and had a significant impact on residents.  Positive feedback showed that there were high satisfaction rates to the service with positive responses.

The Committee thanked Andrea for the update.

Resolved – That the report be noted.