University of the First Age

If you would like to set up your own group of young people as Lead Learners you will find everything you need on our training day for adults (see Lead Practitioner training days) or why not check out the young people's publication 'Stuff You Need to Know to Run a Club'. We can also deliver Lead Learner training for your young people. Contact us for more details.

Take a look at our YouTube clip below; you can see young people advising other young people about starting clubs in their schools. The young people have all been through the UFA Lead Learner programme.

Case study

Queen Mary's High School wanted their young people to have the opportunity of leading learning for their peers. The school introduced the idea in assembly and set up an application process. Students were invited to an interview and were then sent a letter offering them a position as a Lead Learner. The Lead Learners group were trained and they then advertised their activities in an assembly, the activities covered memory skills, revision skills and healthy learning environments. The year was evaluated and seen as very successful. QM will make some changes, but have learnt that their students are their best resource and often achieve beyond their expectations if given the opportunity and responsibility.