The Mary Ward Centre

About the Centre

Excellent Ofsted report for Mary Ward Centre February 2009

Key strengths

Outstanding and innovative curriculum
Outstanding support for learners
Outstanding equality of opportunity
Outstanding capacity to improve

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"The Mary Ward is the friendly place to learn."
Our mission is to be highly regarded for the excellence, innovation and range of our adult Education and Community Services.

Membership of the Centre
All students and staff are regarded as members. All members have the opportunity of electing representatives to the Board of Trustees and have a vote at the AGM. Members are invited to take an active part in the life of Mary Ward.

Education in the Community Services
Over a century ago the Mary Ward was founded as a centre for education for its local community. Its main aim was to provide social and educational opportunities for those who had been denied them through circumstances of birth. Today, we still regard widening participation as a priority aspect of our work. We do this through working in partnership with local community organisations to provide education and training for those who have been traditionally excluded from mainstream education, and who may have a negative experience of formal education. Our partners include local community centres and organisations, hostels for homeless men and women, and rehabilitation centres. We have offered courses in English, computing, life skills, community interpreting, health and fitness and crèche worker training. If you think we might be able to work with you or your organisation please speak to Maddy Fisk on 020 7269 6088.

The Mary Ward Legal Centre
The Mary Ward Legal Centre gives free legal advice to people living or working in Greater London. It undertakes casework in housing, debt, employment and welfare rights. Interpreters are available by arrangement. The premises are accessible by wheelchair.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30- 17.30 (closed 13.00-14.00)

Mary Ward Legal Centre
26-27 Boswell Street, London WC1N 3JZ
Tel: 020 7831 7079

South Islington Mothers' & Babies' Welfare Fund
The Fund helps mothers and children under five who live within a half-mile boundary of South Islington.

Applications or enquiries to Beryl Washington on 020 7269 6062.