Barking Learning Centre
The Barking Learning Centre, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, is a community-based learning facility. The centre is located in Barking Town Square and hosts a library, a cafe, an art gallery, a sauna and spa, and offers a range of courses and qualifications.[2] The Barking Learning Centre website states that its primary focus:
"is to provide education and training opportunities linked to the public service areas of health, education, social care and administration, to support increased participation to learning locally".[3]
The Barking Learning Centre was officially opened on 10 June 2008 by John Denham, the then Secretary of State for Innovation, University and Skills.[4]
Courses[]
Courses at the Barking Learning Centre include health, education, social care, and recreation. The courses are provided by Barking and Dagenham College, the , and the University of East London.[2][5]
References[]
- ^ "Barking Central 1, London". Housing Design Awards 2008. Archived from the original on 1 June 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2009.
- ^ a b ,"Barking Learning Centre". Archived from the original on 26 January 2010.
- ^ ,"Barking Learning Centre: About". Archived from the original on 31 January 2010.
- ^ "Extra Opportunities with Barking Learning Cente Launch".
- ^ ,"We need more education! – Barking & Dagenham students speak out".
External links[]
- Education in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Barking, London
- Adult education in the United Kingdom
- Community centres in England
- Further education colleges in London
- Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Educational institutions established in 2008
- 2008 establishments in England