http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/ Read about family life. Education news covering articles on careers, local colleges and schools, health advice, keep fit tips and more. en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/film-mecca-lives-again-97319-20878804/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:47:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/film-mecca-lives-again-97319-20878804/ BACK in the 1930s, it was state of the art. Today it is the state of a different art. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/degree-course-is-growing-up-97319-20878801/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/degree-course-is-growing-up-97319-20878801/ SOUTH Birmingham College is working in partnership with Wolverhampton University to launch a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies in September. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/tonic-for-patricia-97319-20878731/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/tonic-for-patricia-97319-20878731/ PATRICIA Willis progressed from receptionist to commissioning support manager at Sandwell PCT after studying towards a Foundation Degree at Newman University College. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/sky-s-the-limit-for-high-flyers-97319-20878728/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/sky-s-the-limit-for-high-flyers-97319-20878728/ SOLIHULL College's Aerospace Department has taken delivery of a Bristol-Siddeley Viper jet engine as part of an ongoing programme to provide students with first-class learning facilities and equipment that reflects their vocational interests. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/open-evening-is-child-s-play-97319-20878726/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/open-evening-is-child-s-play-97319-20878726/ OPEN evenings will be held at the University of Wolverhampton for people working with children who are interested in studying a degree. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/women-build-up-a-career-97319-20878705/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/women-build-up-a-career-97319-20878705/ CONSTRUCTION has long been a male dominated industry, with few females choosing to study in areas such as brickwork, painting and decorating, carpentry and the built environment. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/small-but-big-player-97319-20878666/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/small-but-big-player-97319-20878666/ THE smallest college in the country has been making big waves in the world of adult learning after recently achieving top marks in an Ofsted inspection report. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/help-to-teach-dyslexic-kids-97319-20878662/ Thu, 08 May 2008 07:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/08/help-to-teach-dyslexic-kids-97319-20878662/ A NEW DVD that explains how children with visual dyslexia can be helped in the classroom has been produced by Coventry University. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/hi-tech-boost-97319-20846459/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/hi-tech-boost-97319-20846459/ PEOPLE looking to further their computing skills could benefit from new courses at the University of Wolverhampton. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/college-designs-a-landmark-win-97319-20846455/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/college-designs-a-landmark-win-97319-20846455/ MATTHEW Boulton College has won the prestigious RIBA award for best designed further education college in the UK. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/winding-road-to-top-degree-97319-20846451/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/winding-road-to-top-degree-97319-20846451/ ERDINGTON'S Michelle Stacey has not followed a conventional route in gaining a first class honours degree at Birmingham City University. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/winding-road-to-top-degree-97319-20846451/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/winding-road-to-top-degree-97319-20846451/ ERDINGTON'S Michelle Stacey has not followed a conventional route in gaining a first class honours degree at Birmingham City University. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/winding-road-to-top-degree-97319-20846451/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/winding-road-to-top-degree-97319-20846451/ ERDINGTON'S Michelle Stacey has not followed a conventional route in gaining a first class honours degree at Birmingham City University. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/rhino-shapes-up-for-trainer-course-97319-20846448/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/05/01/rhino-shapes-up-for-trainer-course-97319-20846448/ ONE of the toughest Gladiators has qualified as a personal trainer, thus demonstrating the value of ongoing education into adulthood. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/24/college-makes-pledge-support-97319-20812095/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/24/college-makes-pledge-support-97319-20812095/ WALSALL College has demonstrated its commitment to expanding the nation's skill levels by signing the formal Statement of Intent to commit its support for the Government's Skills Pledge. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/24/newman-college-is-graded-outstanding-97319-20812092/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/24/newman-college-is-graded-outstanding-97319-20812092/ NEWMAN University College has achieved a Grade 1 (Outstanding) for Secondary Initial Teacher Education provision in its latest inspection. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/24/great-news-about-a-career-in-the-media-97319-20812088/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/24/great-news-about-a-career-in-the-media-97319-20812088/ THE many and varied forms of media in the West Midlands offer a wide variety of careers. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/17/healthy-choice-to-develop-skills-that-are-in-demand-97319-20777486/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:47:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/17/healthy-choice-to-develop-skills-that-are-in-demand-97319-20777486/ IF you're considering a career change why not consider nursing? http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/17/door-to-a-finer-future-97319-20777433/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:34:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/17/door-to-a-finer-future-97319-20777433/ SUTTON Coldfield College Sixth Form Centre will today be opening the doors at its Great Barr, Josiah Mason and Sutton Coldfield campuses. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/17/mentoring-the-way-to-progress-with-uni-97319-20777413/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/learning-zone/2008/04/17/mentoring-the-way-to-progress-with-uni-97319-20777413/ PEOPLE wishing to find out about a career in coaching and mentoring can attend an event at the University of Wolverhampton.