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About the Cambridgeshire Federation of WEA Branches:

The WEA Cambridgeshire Federation is the county voluntary organisation which supports and represents the interests of WEA branches and students in Cambridgeshire. It also plans and organises educational events throughout the year, for WEA branch members and the general public, such as Day Schools and Learning Circles.

The Cambridgeshire Federation Committee meets regularly to discuss its programme of events, the provision of financial and other support to branches, and Regional and National issues. The Chair and several committee members represent Cambridgeshire on WEA Eastern Regional committees.

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The WEA Cambridgeshire Federation Committee is always looking for new members - people who value adult education and would like to help the WEA to continue its work in Cambridgeshire.

If you would like to contribute comments or suggestions, or even volunteer, please contact:
Daniel Beck (Secretary, WEA Cambridgeshire Federation)
or contact us using the link here.

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About the WEA nationally:

Founded in 1903, the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is a charity and the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. In 2013/14 we delivered 9,700 part-time courses for over 70,000 students in England and Scotland with classes in almost every local authority area and our work in England was assessed in 2014 as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

With the support of nearly 400 local branches, 3,000 volunteers, 2,000 part-time tutors and our active membership, the WEA provides high quality, student-centred and tutor-led education for adults from all walks of life. We bring education into the heart of communities, helping people learn whatever they want – from maths, English and skills for employment, through health and wellbeing courses, to cultural studies that help students broaden their horizons and community engagement programmes that encourage active citizenship.

We believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. It helps people feel that anything is possible. It can be life-enhancing and life-changing – improving health, self-confidence and creating positive changes that ripple out from individuals to communities.

We also have a special mission to reach those who want to improve their lives and communities. Education is a beautiful and powerful tool for tackling economic and social disadvantage because it raises aspirations and helps people create their own change. We campaign for adult education and whether you want to become a student, member, volunteer, tutor or partner, you are always welcome to the WEA.

So learn the WEA way – friendly, accessible education on your doorstep. You do not need any previous knowledge or qualifications to join most of our courses, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience.

Our Vision, Mission and Values:

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WEA Vision:

 “A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society”

WEA Mission:

• Raising educational aspirations
• Bringing great teaching and learning to local communities
• Ensuring there is always an opportunity for adults to return to learning
• Developing educational opportunities for the most disadvantaged
• Involving students and supporters as members to build an education movement for social purpose
• Inspiring students, teachers and members to become active citizens

WEA Approach:

We deliver our mission by developing partnerships to meet individual and collective needs, using active learning and a student centred approach in which teachers and students work as equals.  We constantly strive to adapt our services to meet people’s needs, making full use of technology.
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WEA Aims:

  • To involve learners, volunteers, members and other partners in:
  • Influencing and campaigning on behalf of adult learners
  • Removing barriers to learning
  • Being responsive in the heart of communities
  • Making the most effective use of all our resources
  • Promoting learning for life
  • Changing and enriching lives through learning – at individual and community levels
  • Promoting adult education worldwide
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WEA Values:

  • Democratic
  • Equal
  • Inclusive
  • Accessible
  • Open
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Baroness Joan Bakewell,with Chair of the Trustees, John Taylor & General Secretary Ruth Spellman
  • Creating equality and opportunity, and challenging discrimination
  • Believing in people, communities and their potential to change through Education
  • Putting the learner at the centre of everything we do
  • Challenging and questioning ourselves
We also raise funds nationally and regionally, from a variety of other sources including the European Union and the National Lottery.
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The WEA is matrix accredited. This means that we have been assessed for the quality of our information and advice services and you can expect to receive a good service from us when you ask us for information or advice about taking a WEA course or how to progress your learning.  We are always looking at ways in which we can improve how we work and welcome feedback on all aspects of the WEA.
The Workers’ Educational Association is a charity registered in England and Wales, number 1112775, and in Scotland, number SC039239,
and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, number 2806910.
Copyright 2016 © Cambridgeshire Workers' Educational Association Federation - 2018
  • Home
  • About
    • CWEA Events Diary
    • National WEA News
    • Eastern Region WEA News
    • Data Protection
  • Branches
    • Alconbury
    • Bluntisham
    • Bottisham
    • Buckden
    • Burwell
    • Cambridge
    • Chatteris
    • Cheveley
    • Cottenham
    • Ely
    • Godmanchester
    • Great Gransden
    • Guilden Morden
    • Haddenham
    • Hemingfords
    • Huntingdon
    • Ickleton/Chesterfords
    • Linton
    • March
    • St Ives
    • St Neots
    • Upwood
    • Willingham
    • Wisbech
    • Yaxley
    • Great Bradley
  • Courses
    • Course Themes
  • Day Schools
    • CWEA Dayschool 12 May 18
  • Health Walks
    • IN PLANNING 2018 A
    • IN PLANNING 2018 B
  • AGM
  • Latest News
    • History of the WEA
    • Digital News Hub
  • Links
    • ELY History on Fridays
  • Contact