Moving On

Moving On With Learning (MOWL) is a study programme aimed at disabled adults who have a history of poor formal educational achievements and low aspiration to progress in education, training and employment. The majority of MOWL students are adults labelled as having learning difficulties and who are long term users of Social Services day centre provision.

MOWL was established six years ago. In 2003 they moved location within the University of Liverpool to the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work. The Department already having a strong reputation for relevant, original, and critical and applied social science education and research sees MOWL's arrival as the start of an exciting new partnership.

MOWL provides a respect based learning environment where students can achieve Oxford and Cambridge RSA qualifications in Communication, Information Technology and Number skills. The flexibility of these qualifications allows students to progress at their own individual pace. The programme of study also contains non-accredited aspects such as advocacy, confidence raising and support in the development of progression routes.

MOWL makes a key contribution to teaching and learning for all students within the department, in particular those studying for professional social work qualifications. MOWL students already contribute to formal teaching and the programme offers practice placement opportunities. Social work students are accepted as volunteers with the programme for the period of their study in the department.

MOWL welcomes volunteers to work with our staff to support our students and gain valuable experiences and enjoy the pleasant and respectful atmosphere we provide here in the University.

MOWL's teaching and Learning Team deliver sessions from Tuesday through to Friday every week, if you wish to know more about the MOWL project please contact the office on 0151 7942991 to speak to Sam or Heidi.