Lancashire Learning for Life

Is it just for Lancashire schools?

No! Any school is welcome to join, the more the merrier. We have called it the Lancashire Learning 4 Life Award because we are proud of our roots.

How can I find out more?

Register your interest and join the mailing list.

View our Learning for Life Audit Tool - SAMPLE.

When will it begin and how long will it take?

We launched in September 2024. It can take as long as you like and there are multiple accreditation routes because this is a 'one size fits you' model. Personal Development is so bespoke to each school, we want to help you celebrate what you do well and how you do it, not squish you into an ill-fitting box.

What does it cover?

The Award looks at six core themes which cover all elements of personal development. These are then further split into sub-sections for you to share your evidence for. The main themes are:

• Living Safely
• Our lives beyond school
• An equal and diverse society
• Our wellbeing
• Our relationships
• Being a responsible citizen

Who wrote it and why?

The award was created to help schools celebrate all the great things they do for their pupils/students beyond just the academic. Schools often do much more than what’s required, and it’s important to share this with everyone. The award helps schools show the amazing work they do to prepare pupils/students for life. It was developed by a team of teachers, school advisors, family support workers, IT services, and members of the Lancashire Professional Development Service (LPDS) (LPDS).

This project wouldn’t have been possible without everyone’s hard work and support, so I want to thank each member of the team.

Is it just for Primary Schools?

Absolutely NOT! This award is all about celebrating how you help shape the future. It’s designed to fit everyone, making sure all schools can join in. We’re already testing it in different types of schools, including primary, secondary, special education, and alternative provision. Our main goal is to be inclusive, so we’ve created themes that every school can use.

If you have any questions, get in touch and don’t forget to join the mailing list for updates!

Learning for Life - Beyond the Award

Running alongside the award, the team will be developing lots of additional resources to support you in raising the profile of personal development in your school. Additional, downloadable content will be available here on the website, and look-out on our socials for more information too.

'We are very excited about taking part in the Learning for Life award. We felt that it was a great way to showcase and celebrate the personal development of our children and how we ensure that our children are ready for life beyond school . We are looking forward to seeing how we can further enhance our offer for our children. The award looks like a great, flexible system that will fit easily into the busy schedules of school life and celebrate the good practice we offer!'

- Lea Community Primary, Deputy Head