What happens at The Cherries Learning Centre?

The Cherries Learning Centre is located in the east stand of AFC Bournemouth. It was built in April 2004 as a learning centre. It was funded by the DfES, Bournemouth Borough Council and AFC Bournemouth as part of an initiative to motivate and encourage life long learning in the community.

The major role of The Cherries Learning Centre is to provide a very successful out of school hour's project called 'Playing for Success' which was originally set up at AFC Bournemouth in September 2002 in order to raise achievement in young people between the ages of 10 and 14 years.

The main objective of 'Playing for Success' is to increase numeracy, literacy and ICT skills along with building confidence and communication skills. The Cherries Learning Centre is also available for school groups to access a variety of educational programmes during the daytime and for hire as a training or meeting venue.

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Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday - 9am- 9pm
Friday - 9am - 5pm or later on request
Saturday and Sunday - only on request

Resources

The Cherries Learning Centre is set right in the heart of AFC Bournemouth and has the following fantastic features:

   Seating area for groups of up to 24 children or adults
   16 station networked ICT suite with Internet Access
   8 Apple Macbooks with video-editing software
   Interactive whiteboard and voting system
   A range of ICT software
   TV, video and PS2
   Digital cameras and camcorders
   A wide range of educational games and reading material
   On-site catering and refreshments available
   On-site experienced teacher and ICT support
   Free car parking

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