The last month has continued to be a busy one that has still been focussed on the learning provision from September. As well as holding meeting with learning providers I also arranged the Adult Learners Week Event in order to get names for next years classes.

After a meeting with the local college still left us largely in the dark over exactly what classes we can provide next year the open day had very little in terms of confirmed classe. I have gathered a large amount of back up provision though and we are applying to become an ILA Provider so there was still plenty of reason to gather names. The planning of this event was made a lot easier by the fact I had done something similar in Janaury. The marketing, catering and all round arrangements were a lot more fun because I had learned from experience. the day itself was hectic and stressful with lots of learners to speak to but I realised that I find this very enjoyable and plan to start working with learners directly more as that is one of the best parts of the job.

Because of this, I am now planning to run some tasters with myself as tutor in mid to late summer, this will give me some extra experience befor we hopefully gain ILA status. I am doing some reading to help me do this as well doing an ITALL course which will help me deal with learners with literacy needs. I think tutoring should be a main part of my role and a very interesting way to develop and take it forward in the future.