The Innovation Centre
Walsall
Walsall Council
The Learning 4 Life Centre is a 14-19 centre specialising in the Health and Social Wellbeing diplomas. Whilst the concept idea exists in other locations this will be the first purpose built facility in the country.
It is a 1860m2 (20,000sq ft) scheme, and is being built using the SCAPE framework. Our brief is to produce an award winning building that is BREEAM Excellent and maximises its carbon reduction.
The Learning 4 Life Centre will offer learners of all ages and abilities opportunities to develop enterprise, IT, personal, learning and thinking skills through ‘Hands on Health’ experiences, vivid simulations which replicate real life situations in health and social care.
It provides opportunities to enhance the curriculum offer in science, personal, social & relationships education as well as new 14-19 qualifications including diplomas in Society Health and Development, Public Services, Business Administration and Finance, Hospitality, Sport and Active Leisure and Information Technology.
The Skills Centre will provide facilities for use by all schools in Walsall and it is expected that the range of accommodation to be provided would support other curriculum activities in the secondary, primary and special sectors.
