Learning and Development Resource Centre

Who can use the Learning and Development Resource Centre?

The Learning and Development Resource Centre provides a wide range of resources.

Resources assist with the continuing professional development of

  • teaching and support staff
  • school governors
  • early years staff
  • registered childminders
  • social care staff
  • council staff

What does the Learning and Development Resource Centre hold?

We hold resources related to

  • special needs, behaviour management, inclusion, child development and the curriculum
  • childcare and early years (including childminders and pre-school staff)
  • classroom activities and artefacts to support learning
  • family support, social work and safeguarding
  • health care and extended schools
  • Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), citizenship and emotional literacy
victorian books and artefacts, puppets made of fabric of religious leaders, bookshelves and space of centre

Resources available for staff to use to learn or facilitate learning 

  • a varied assortment of puppets for use in the classroom and to assist with social and emotional development
  • many big books, both fiction and non-fiction
  • artefacts and hands-on teaching resources
  • students reading lists tracked and resourced
  • study area with internet access, available for bookings

Contact information

Call: 01983 823346

Email: Learning.resourcecentre@iow.gov.uk

Visit us

Learning and Development Resource Centre
Westridge
Brading Road
Ryde
PO33 1QS

Opening hours 

We are open all year, including school holidays, except Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

  • Monday: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Thursday - term time: 8.30am to 6pm
  • Thursday - school holidays: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED