Port Elphinstone Learning Needs Assessment

Aberdeenshire Council Community Learning and Development and other partners would like to find out more about the learning and development needs in Port Elphinstone. We would really like to hear your views on this.

Please note that this survey is for people in the Port Elphinstone catchment area only.

This survey will take a few minutes to complete.

For information on support from our Adult Learning and Communities or Youth and Communities Teams, please click on the link or scan the QR code below.

Community Learning and Development Referral Form

The survey will close on 7th January 2026. Please visit the project home page engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/what-matters-to-port-elphinstone-communites to see how we are using the information you provided.

Are you?

Still attending school

Left school and over 16

Are you currently involved in any type of learning?

School

College or University

Open University

Other (please specify)

Which of the following would you be interested in learning? Please tick all that apply.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) digital skills

Numeracy skills

Starting a community group

Transition from primary to secondary school

Having a voice in your community

Transition from school to work

Employability skills

Family learning (involves parents or carers learning with their children)

Independent living skills

Reading and writing skills

Other (please specify)

Do you experience any barriers to learning?

Maximum 255 characters

0/255

Where do you find out about local learning opportunities?

Facebook group

Other social media

Port Elphinstone Primary School

Inverurie Academy

Local newsletter

Local newspaper

Posters displayed locally e.g. local shop or Port Elphinstone Community House (PECH)

Other (please specify)

What are the main reasons you are interested in learning?

Personal development or personal interest

To enable me to help children with their learning or homework

To help me find a job or find a better job

To help me in my daily life

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

Which of the following learning locations or delivery methods would suit you for any future learning? Please tick all that apply.

Online only

Nearby locations in Port Elphinstone

Inverurie Library

Inverurie Community Campus

Do you have access to a digital device? E.g. a computer, tablet or smartphone?

Yes and I feel competent in using it

Yes, but I need additional support with using my device