The Learning Centre was set up two years ago as part of British Airways community relations programme. It provides an alternative learning experience for local schools and has links with colleges and universities and is open for family courses out of school hours. The centre has developed a particular interest in sustainability and the environment, making use of its large area of parkland. Courses are not static, however, and are developed with schools to meet their curriculum needs. Much of the layout is open plan and staff are keen to make it different from a school environment. More traditional teaching areas have round tables and 'non-school' chairs which create an informal and 'adult' atmosphere.