Pathways to learning and skills
Project title: Pathways to learning and skills
Duration of the project: April 2005 to 2007
This project developed inclusive learning opportunities and support pathways
for people from black and minority ethnic communities experiencing mental health
difficulties. The Department of Health Section 64 funded the project. Mental
health service users accessing learning in voluntary organisations often remain
at the same levels of provision, as progression routes to other education
opportunities are not available. Education providers have a remit to widen
participation in learning. This project aimed to develop pathways to culturally
sensitive learning provision. It involved health and social care providers,
voluntary and community groups, adults from black and minority ethnic groups
experiencing mental health difficulties and education providers.
The project worked with three learning providers in London. They were support
to achieve the following outcomes:
