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Educator Interested in social purpose education, co-production and collaborative learning spaces #thinkingenvironment Head of Learning @Coop_CollegeUK

West Yorkshire, England
Joined October 2011
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Earlier this month, the College ran a workshop at @CooperativesUK's National Youth Summit, where we asked participants to design 'the co-operative pioneers of the future'. Here's what they came up with!
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A couple of busy and very productive days this week for our CEO @neil_d_calvert and our Head of International Partnerships @SarahDoc72 They were working with Yvonne Mpundu and Mukela Lubasi of the Zambian government to talk coops, growth, innovation and strategy.
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Co-operative learning is at the heart of everything we do, and our new three year strategy sets out exactly how we plan to build inclusive, inviting and engaging learning spaces and environments. 🌐🤝 Find out more: co-op.ac.uk/news/new-three-y…
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There's only one week until our AGM, which will take place online. If you haven't already reserved your place you can do it here 👇 bit.ly/coopcollege_AGM2022. Everyone is welcome to attend and observe so come along to hear our latest news and updates.
We're delighted to be featured in this year's Co-operative Case Studies publication by @CoopInnovation. Well worth a read to see how #cooperation can help build strong and resilient neighbourhoods. Read more here: councils.coop/case-studies.
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📣Calling all our Members 📣 We need your help to shape our #future. Join us on Thursday 5 May to discuss our new #strategy, share ideas and hear more about our #plans. 🎫 Book your place 👉ow.ly/Nqk950IKuJ1 This is a Members only event! #coops #membership #cooperation
🚨Last chance to book 🚨 Join our 'Spanner in the Works? Co-operation then, now and into the Future' course with @ImpEvening starting on May 4, and learn all about #coops and their role in the development of #social movements. 🎫 Book your place 👉 ow.ly/HylA50IKuBW
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🚨Last chance to book 🚨 Join our 'Spanner in the Works? Co-operation then, now and into the Future' course with @ImpEvening starting on May 4, and learn all about #coops and their role in the development of #social movements. 🎫 Book your place 👉 ow.ly/HylA50IKuBW
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🚨Calling all young co-operators🚨 Join the Young Co-operators Network for a long-lunch session from 12.45pm tomorrow. Be part of a circle of knowledge, a network of passionate #cooperators, and help shape the future of the network. 🎫Free tickets-> ow.ly/zCar50IlvMB
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🚨 We are hiring! 🚨 Are you passionate about #education for #cooperation and #socialjustice? That brings people together? That LEADS change? Then take a look at our Co-operative Adult Education Tutor vacancy - we think you'll like it 👩‍🏫 ow.ly/yzGm50I8wS9
Funded by @Coop_Foundation and in partnership with @realideasorg, our Youth Co-operative Action group in Plymouth developed an environmental garden, leading TRUE CHANGE in their community #cooperation #socialaction #changemakers Take a look at their story>ow.ly/VPOI50I8PCK
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This is the place. A place where we challenge the norms, push boundaries and work to create an education system that has co-operation and community at its heart. Come be part of it - apply to be our Marketing and Communications Manager! bit.ly/3nccdTC
How nice to see our Chesterfield Painting Group back with new tutor Lizzy. @mycoopfood
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Today our projects team have spent the first of two days training with @JosephRusso1969 and @JonathanFoster2 The focus was on connecting with young people and exploring how to manage anti-social behaviour. Vital sessions and the perfect example of care for the community #coops
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Ali Longden retweeted
Day7 #EdResearchAdvent Appreciation in the now, to & for, @TeachNorthern = liferafting @JoyfulFE,= community @JFletcherSaxon = research advent @JillWilkens = interventional nudging😉 @ali_longden = lighting the pathway @AmberTaySmi = likeminded company
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Open call for participants for a research project about the #IdeasRoom #JoyFE. I’m looking to interview if you’ve participated in an ideas room or few and want to get to know your experience. If you want to be involved just DM or reply to this. @JoyfulFE 💛💛
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Who tried our new taster course over the weekend? It's free and the perfect opportunity to understand how SDGs can help us protect the planet🌎 With #cop26 in full swing, there's never been a more important time to learn about #climatechange. See more > bit.ly/3Giunv0
Education will play a key role in tackling climate change together. That's why today we're launching a campaign that will run throughout #COP26 There's a free taster course to try & a webinar focused on how #coops can play their part. bit.ly/3Giunv0 #TackleTogether
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Cooperatives, born to be green!🟢 With #COP26 on the horizon, learn why #coops should be a model of choice to tackle #ClimateChange in the latest #coops4dev🌍 research report > bit.ly/2Z8Eotr