University of the First Age

Training & Advice

UFA activities for young people are provided through adults who are trained to be UFA Lead Practitioners. Lead Practitioners may be teachers wishing to develop their teaching and learning, support staff in schools or adults who support young people in different settings such as youth workers, outdoor centre, museum and library staff and of course parents and carers. We have a range of Lead Practitioner training programmes where we use the UFA's model of learning essentials to underpin the activity, for example, training to run UFA Young People's Leadership Programmes. To find out more about the range of Lead Practitioner programmes click the panel on the left.

I just think it's absolutely brilliant; I believe in myself more now, doing things in new ways and seeing colleagues following the lead; I take staff meetings now, Extra curricular attendance has doubled and seventeen families have become involved in the family learning programme' Teacher from a UFA programme

“..the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom is the driver of

new Ofsted judgements" (HMI)

 but do we really know what learning is?

UFA also provides a professional development that develops a depth of understanding about teaching and learning which supports teacher and schools move from good to outstanding in their practice; we call this development programme the 'Transforming Learning programme' . The UFA explores imaginative approaches to training to enable teachers and other adults to transform their own learning practices. We can also deliver professional development through Inset days. To find out more click the panel on the left.

We can also provide resources to support your activities, find out more on our resources page.

"UFA Training has had the most deep-seated effect on my entire philosophy and approach to teaching" - Norfolk Teacher

To find our how your staff and colleagues could be saying something similar contact us.

judgements” (HMI)

  • Transforming Learning Programme


    The Transforming Learning programme underpins the development of UFA activities and teaching and learning. The programme looks at a series of learning processes and how they can be practically implemented to raise standards and student achievement.

  • Lead Practitioner Training


    UFA Lead Practitioner training enables adults to deliver high quality learning clubs, summer and holiday challenges as well as Super Learning Days. We have lots of resources to help make these activities happen, but you may want to explore more around the learning

  • Training Trainers


    The UFA approach is about creating capacity in others to deliver our learning approaches and activities. Training the trainer programmes provide the platform for adults to become UFA trainers in their local area, consortium or school.

  • Adults other than teachers


    There are a wide range of adults other than teachers who support young people with learning both inside and outside of the school day. UFA training offers all adults the opportunity of becoming involved and understand more about how good learning can be created.

  • Parents


    'Helping My Child to Learn' and 'Supporting my Teen to Learn' are UFA training programmes for parents, increasing understanding of how children develop and learn as well as developing relationship between the school and parents.

    Parents can also be trained to contributing to a school's Super Learning Day, running after school or Saturday activities like Dads & Lads clubs.

  • Extended Learning


    If you are looking to increase the breadth of adults delivering out of school activities including learning mentors, teaching assistants and a wide range of other adults in the community from artists to local experts, then the Extended Learning course may be just what you need.

 

Training & Advice