Showing 183 results

Archival description
Networking
LLU/4/1 · Series · October 2000 - July 2008
Part of LLU+

Networking was the Unit's newsletter produced in order to foster the different networks it worked with and bring them together by sharing news and information. It was produced once a term, with the first issue produced in October 2000. The newsletter was redesigned twice, firstly in 2004 after the Unit changed its name to LLU+ and secondly in the summer of 2006 after moving to new premises in Pocock House.
Comprises issues 1-24 of Networking.

London Language and Literacy Unit, LLU+
LLU/9/6/1 · Item · 2005
Part of LLU+

Interactive CD-ROM with user guide providing information on typical financial activities and exercises to help practise skills in financial management.

Portfolio 1989-1990
LLU/1/3 · File · 1989-1990
Part of LLU+

Includes a report on the LLU prior to its transfer to the London Borough of Southwark in April 1990, notes on sources of funding, articles regarding adult illiteracy, project reports, papers regarding training courses and programmes and papers regarding a visit by a group of Swedish adult education teachers in June 1990.

Language and Literacy Unit
Portfolio 1988-1989
LLU/1/2 · File · 1988-1989
Part of LLU+

Includes papers relating to the LLU's transfer to the London Borough of Southwark after the abolition of the Inner London Education Authority in 1990 and its planned relocation to Southwark College.

Language and Literacy Unit
Portfolio pre-1988
LLU/1/1 · File · 1979-1987
Part of LLU+

Divided into the following sections:

1979-1980;

1981-1982;

1983-1984;

1984-1985;

1986-1987.

Includes information about the launch of the Afro-Caribbean Language and Literacy Project, the new location and acommodation of the Unit, courses and programmes offered by the Unit and strategic planning notes.

Language and Literacy Unit
Focus, Autumn 2002
LLU/4/2/3 · Item · 2002
Part of LLU+
London Language and Literacy Unit
LLU/3/6/6 · Item · 2006
Part of LLU+

A film of the LLU+ self-assessment carousel, a set of ten numeracy activities based around the 'Minimum Core' to be completed by participants allowing them to test their skills in a non-threatening environment. The film examines each activity and the thought processes behind them.
Minimum Core was introduced in the 2000s and set out the knowledge and skills required by teachers in literacy, language, numeracy and ICT to fulfil their role.

LLU+
Save LLU+ Campaign
LLU/8 · sub-fonds · 2009-2010
Part of LLU+

In 2010 London South Bank University began an evaluation of all its business activities as part of a cost cutting process, with one proposal being the phased closure of LLU+. In response the Unit instigated a campaign to save their service.

Comprises background information on the situation, correspondence between LLU+ supporters and local Members of Parliament, letters of support for LLU+ sent to London South Bank University and a Save LLU+ petition.

LLU+
Child Education
LLU/9/5 · Series · c.1994-1998
Part of LLU+

Records regarding the education of children.

LLU/9/3/10 · Item · 2004
Part of LLU+

A compendium of information aimed primarily to assist teachers of English as a Second Language (ESOL), mentors and others helping immigrants to integrate. It was also written to aid immigrants with workable English who apply for naturalisation as full British citizens and are consequently required to take a citizenship test.

Home Office
"I came to England"
LLU/9/3/13 · Item · n.d
Part of LLU+

A DVD comprising films of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners speaking about their experiences in moving to the United Kingdom, learning English and integrating into the local communities whilst also preserving their cultural identity.

Learning and Skills Council
Managing Money
LLU/9/6 · Series · 2005-2006
Part of LLU+

A CD-ROM and DVD providing advice and training in understanding and managing money.

The Basic Skills Agency, Department for Education and Skills