CLC mission, aims and objectives

Animation Event The Middleton and Rochdale CLCs are part of a national network of 105 City Learning Centres that work with their local schools to develop innovative approaches to learning with ICT. This informs schools' strategic planning for the curriculum, for ICT, and for innitiatives such as BSF. Download more information about the CLC Core Functions and our work in supporting the CLC & BSF Programme.

CLC mission statement, aims and objectives

To establish Centres of Excellence for Information and Communication Technology, in which individuals are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential.

The City Learning Centres serve the vibrant communities of Middleton and Rochdale and their surrounding areas and provide inspiring environments that create high quality teaching and learning opportunities. We provide centres of excellence where innovative projects can be undertaken by different user groups and, once successful, shared with our partner schools. Our barrier-free site offers easy access and facilities for all, including those with disabilities and special needs. We cater for learners from all educational backgrounds, for pupils and staff as well as independent adult learners.

Our aims are to:

Enhance teaching and learning across the whole curriculum by providing opportunities for students and staff
To develop a range of specialist activities through the utilisation of the high quality facilities and resources to support learning partners
To deliver services and outreach support for a wider network of local and partner schools
To improve attainment levels by increasing access to, and use of, the latest education technology by pupils and adults
To act as a test bed for innovation and new ways of teaching and learning and cascade best practice amongst the local network of schools
To improve employment prospects
To develop staff to their full potential, to further achieve the aims and objectives of Middleton and Rochdale City Learning Centres
To offer opportunities to the local community to utilise the power of ICT