Ledbury & Penn Institute of Studies was established and fully licenced in 2011 (Licence number 2011-TC-008). Its courses were accredited by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) in the same year.

LYNC, a cooperative of social wellbeing professionals, bought the Institute of Studies in 2020. This purchase reflects LYNC’s determination to offer accredited and nationally recognised training in the social wellbeing field. LYNC Coop and Ledbury & Penn aspire towards a Learner-Centered Model of education and continuous professional development. Within this model, the learners’ personhood and experiences are seen as central to the learning process where tutors act as facilitators of learning experiences which are relevant to each learner’s holistic development. ln applying this model, at Ledbury & Penn we advocate a relational approach to learning which enhances each learner’s ability to develop knowledge and transform themselves. This is achieved by increasing the sense of safety within the learning situation whilst enhancing contact, reflection and creativity.
 
Mission Statement
Ledbury & Penn strives to provide high quality education on a part-time basis and continuous professional development opportunities for persons who, alongside current commitments, are eager to improve themselves, their skills and their knowledge base. Ledbury & Penn seeks to do so by offering accredited and level rated training programs within the social wellbeing field which support persons, professionals and communities in relating to themselves and others in more meaningful ways through learning, reflection, contact, and creativity.