Lighthouse Learning  is a not-for-profit organisation that works closely with schools, youth groups, community centres and a range of other services to meet the learning needs of the children, young people and families of Leicester and Leicestershire.

We provide fun learning opportunities that encourage positive citizenship and the enjoyment of learning. All of our opportunities are within the local communities of Leicester and Leicestershire either in schools, libraries, community venues or youth centres. We also provide and broker volunteering opportunities for young people interested in giving their time to support other children and young people.

Our focus - a locally based provider that understands the needs of local schools and local people

Best practice - delivering services and projects that make a difference to the lives of the children, young people and their families

Our range of services - constantly reviewing what we offer, updating our offer through discussion with our partners about new initiatives

Understanding local need - through our ongoing conversation with the Local Authority, local schools and local voluntary sector organisations we understand the complexity of need because we are involved too

Being a responsive and innovative organisation - listening to head teachers, informal learning providers, families, children and young people ensures we are responsive

A partnership approach to service delivery - we believe the only way to support a child, young person or family is to work together with the family, the school and any other service involved. We believe in partnerships and play an active role in a number of partnerships

Active involvement and participation - being involved locally and regionally in the education and voluntary sector agenda

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our mission

To motivate and equip a new generation of children and young people in Leicester and Leicestershire to become enterprising, responsible and respected young citizens and leaders of tomorrow.

Our vision

That all children and young people will be nurtured, valued and respected as learners, leaders and young citizens, in families, communities and institutions.

Our values

• Respect: We will actively recognise the diversity of people, cultures and ideas and will reflect this through our work, behaviour, attitudes and language
• Enthusiasm: We will model a positive and enthusiastic “can-do” approach
• Innovation: We will respond to schools’ and communities’ changing needs and will research and create new ideas, use best practice and offer cutting-edge solutions
• Care and Commitment: We will build long-term relationships by being genuinely receptive, supportive and responsive to the needs of others