Located at 50 Tallarook St, the centre is one of four campuses in the North East Flexible Learning Network.
Its focus is on re-engaging Seymour’s vulnerable young people with education and to support them to participate positively with the Seymour and district communities.
The focus is on students aged between 14 and 19 who have disengaged from school for a variety of reasons and are not enrolled in school or have not attended for a significant period.
Principal Shane Elliott said the centre’s approach revolved around the individual needs of each student and was built on the establishment of positive working relationships.
“Students pursue a program that aims to strengthen and consolidate foundation skills in literacy and numeracy while providing access to meaningful work experience and vocational preparation,” he said.
“Some students include young parents, students with mental health issues, learning difficulties, home schoolers and students with social and behavioural issues.”
Mr Elliott said a personalised learning plan set individuals goals, informed program planning and determined timetables and attendance.
“A mentoring program and partnerships with organisations such as TAFE and employment support agencies ensures students have access to broader community networks,” he said.
“Seymour Flexible Learning Centre has a lot to offer the community and so do our students. We want to raise the profile of the centre and let people know we are here and what we can do.”
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