At Activate Learning, mental health is more than a conversation – it’s a commitment. Last year, we came together to celebrate the power of community, recognising that connection, belonging and shared experiences are vital to our wellbeing. Across our campuses, students and staff took part in wellbeing fairs, creative workshops, mindfulness sessions and community events that helped people feel supported and less alone. … Continued
To help keep our community safe, we have launched a new Anonymous Safeguarding Reporting Form. This online form enables you to share safeguarding concerns directly and privately with our Safeguarding Team, without providing your name or contact details, if this feels more comfortable for you. How do I use the form? The form is accessible … Continued
In light of the recent cases of Meningitis (Meningococcal disease) in the Reading area, we wanted to get in touch to offer some reassurance to our learners and parents. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported that a student from The Henley College has died, and two people are being treated, after cases of meningitis have been reported in Reading, Berkshire. Close contacts of those affected were being offered … Continued
Young Carers Action Day 2026 | Wednesday 11 March 2026 At Activate Learning, we know that some of our students are balancing college with something more — caring responsibilities at home. Are you a Young Carer? You might help look after a parent, carer, sibling or close family member who has a disability, illness, mental health condition or additional needs. You might not … Continued
Iftar is the meal Muslims eat at sunset to break their fast during Ramadan. Over 80 students and staff of all faiths and special guests came together at the King’s Road campus to share a meal. Ramadan is a time for community to come together. The Iftar was organised to give Muslim students and unaccompanied … Continued
International Women’s Day (IWD) stands as a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Annually, this day serves as a potent reminder of the strides taken toward gender equality while underscoring the ongoing work required. This year’s theme, give to gain, reminds us that when women and girls are supported to step forward, … Continued
Our Speak Up Speak Out campaign (SuSo) is here to help raise awareness around serious topics like peer pressure, consent, and sexual harassment and abuse. It gives you the tools to understand what’s okay (and what’s not), how to stay safe, support others and where to go for help. You can access the SuSo content … Continued
The Thursday morning Open Access Sewing Group at Woodley Hill House, which is one of Activate Learning’s Adult Education venues, meets on a regular basis. Thanks to generous donations of beautiful fabric from local churches, and the hard work of a volunteer who cut out the outer pieces, linings, and handles for 50 bags, the … Continued
Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI Safer Internet Day 2026 is all about helping you feel confident, informed and safe when using technology — especially artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools are everywhere: from chatbots and study aids to social media filters and image generators. Used well, they can … Continued
Customers could choose to have either a facial or a massage and money raised from the treatments was used to buy food to go into the parcels. Students then packaged up their parcels before dropping them off at Bracknell Foodbank, located in the Kerith Community Church on Church Road. Maddie Sharpe, 18, from Wokingham, is … Continued
