“It taught me that no matter how smart or creative you are you will always do better if you have a group working not behind you but with you, sharing, developing ideas and thoughts makes for a much better and sweeter result.”

(Young Person participating in Super Learning Days)

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UFA Super Learning Days

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“One of the best practical training sessions I’ve been on for a long time.”

(UFA Lead Practitioner)

TRANSFORMING LEARNING

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UFA means...

I take charge of my own learning

I value learning with others

I am curious and enjoy learning for its own sake

I can transfer learning to different contexts

I can be comfortable with complexity and subtlety

I can thrive on challenge, and seek creative solutions

I am resilient and resourceful

I am open and generous

I am reflective

I act ethically

Learning with the UFALearning to know

Learning to doLearning to be

Learning to live with each other

21st century learning:THE TREASURE WITHIN

(UNESCO)

UFA is a national educational charity. Since 1996, we have worked with over 750,000 young people and 6,000 adults in 50 regions, to create inspiring learning for all. UFA has also worked with groups in Jamaica and Australia.

The UFA network unlocks the potential of young people.

We raise aspirations across schools, homes and communities by creating transformational learning experiences.

We inspire and equip young people AND the adults that support them to become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible leaders.

“Can we have a day like this every day?” (Young Person participating in Super Learning Day)

Over the past 15 years schools and other organisations have developed the model to adapt it to the specific needs of the young people and many schools now have a rolling programme of Super Learning Days which enrich and complement the curriculum.

About Super Learning DaysSuper Learning Days have been a major part of the UFA experience since our inception in 1996. A Super Learning Day is a highly motivational and fun experience which has a specific focus. A Super Learning Day can be organised for a targeted group of young people, a year group or even a whole school. It works across age and ability ranges. The day takes young people off timetable to learn in different ways.

A successful Super Learning Day empowers young people to take control of their own learning and allows staff the opportunity to explore different approaches to learning.

Benefits: • Sustainable – staff receive training in delivering the day.• Gives students an intensive learning experience. • Encourages team-working.• Staff and young people learn alongside one another.• Opportunity to do something in a different way.• Can develop UFA activity in the school.

What’s in the course?

There are two routes for schools and organisations to be involved in a Super Learning Day.

1. UFA works with the school or organisation, training staff to co-deliver a Super Leaning Day with the workshop activities provided by UFA. These could include Learning to Learn, Revision and Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills. (PLTS)

2. Key adults can attend Lead Practitioner Training and then develop their own Super Learning Day programme.

CostCo - Delivery1 Day course - we work with the staff for a 1/2 day and then support them to deliver the full day.

£1750

Lead Practitioner Training1 Day course - we train adults to deliver the programme to young people.

£145 pp (14 min, locally)or see our events calendar

UFA can also work directly with you to develop a unique or themed programme for your Super Learning Days.

Super Learning Day

Evaluation from PLTS Super Learning Day ~ Has your Super Learning Day been useful? 100% of young people surveyed said yes.

“I normally get very angry when I don’t get something first time but on the PLTS Super Learning Day it was different – I tried harder.”(Young Person)

“There were lots of opportunities to extend my own knowledge understanding and expertise.”(Participant on Lead Practitioner Training)

“Lots of practical resources and suggestions.”(Participant on Lead Practitioner Training)

“This will help me to inspire and motivate colleagues and try new ideas.”(Participant on Lead Practitioner Training)

For more information about our transforming learning programmes, please telephone 0121 212 9838 or emailinfo@ufa.org.uk

A Typical Super Learning Day- The day begins with an assembly for all participants, introducing the theme of the Super Learning Day. - Throughout the day students, in groups, are involved in a carousel of activities which are challenging and fun.- The final group task is a review activity.- All the participants come together for a final plenary in which they share their learning and enjoyment of the day.

“At the end of the day this is an event which is fun for the whole school community and very worthwhile”(Head Teacher)