North Hertfordshire College have officially launched the North Hertfordshire Children’s University. Children’s University is a national organisation which provides children aged 7 – 14 with learning opportunities outside of school hours but which compliments the subjects they learn in school.
The children have their Passport to learning stamped each time they take part in a Children’s University workshop activity. Once the children have achieved a number of hours they receive an award and then take part in the Children’s University graduation ceremony.
NHC has trialled the Children’s University concept with three local schools which has proved a huge success. Children have taken part in cake baking and animation workshops, utilising the college facilities.
Stephen McPartland, MP for Stevenage and Councillor Carol Latif, Mayor of Stevenage officially launched the North Hertfordshire Children’s University at NHC’s Stevenage centre. Mr McPartland commented: “Children’s University is an amazing concept which encapsulates enthusiasm, instilling excitement and interest in learning.”
For more information or to get involved with the North Hertfordshire Children’s University please email cu@nhc.ac.uk.