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We deliver a range of nationally recognised English Functional Skills qualifications, starting with the basics and going right up to Level 2, which is equivalent to a pass at GCSE. Don’t worry if you’re not sure which level you should work towards; before you start, you’ll be invited to an appointment with one of our friendly advisors, who will discuss with you what you’d like to learn, what your goals are and whether you already have any qualifications in English, so you can be sure that you can join the course at a level that’s right for you.

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We deliver a range of nationally recognised Maths Functional Skills qualifications, starting with the basics and going right up to Level 2, which is equivalent to a pass at GCSE. Don’t worry if you’re not sure which level you should work towards; before you start, you’ll be invited to an appointment with one of our friendly advisors, who will discuss with you what you’d like to learn, what your goals are and whether you already have any qualifications in Maths, so you can be sure that you can join the course at a level that’s right for you.

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If you’d like to gain a qualification to show off your skills, then we also offer a choice of qualifications. You might choose to enrol on one of our focused Essential Digital Skills courses that will enable you to develop your ability to safely carry out a range of everyday tasks, from using devices and handling information, to creating and editing files and communicating and transacting online. These courses will support you to work safely and responsibly online and prepare you for sitting your assessment at a level that is right for you.

Alternatively, our new Digital and IT Skills qualifications focus on developing computer and digital skills linked to employment. This includes using office-based applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to complete a range of tasks in different contexts.

🕘 Starts 24 April 12.30pm

During this conversational Spanish course we will be focussing on the theme of directions. You will learn the Spanish names for many public places and attractions and practise ways to ask and give directions in a city, so that you can be confident in getting around Spanish-speaking places with ease. There are lots of reasons that you might choose to learn to speak Spanish, whether it be for travel, employment, leisure, family connections or research. So if you’re heading to a Spanish speaking country on holiday or for business, or have Spanish family and friend connections and want to start to hold simple conversations, this beginner’s course is for you. This course is part of our conversational Spanish for beginners programme which will enable you to learn basic Spanish on the theme of directions and places of interest. You can join at any stage of our programme.

🕘 Starts 27 June 6pm

Patchwork and quilting are both traditional, relaxing and captivating crafts. Combining these methods to make your own project will give you the opportunity to create your own, unique and individual designs, perhaps upcycling fabrics from your own or your child’s favourite old clothes to create a ‘memory patchwork’.

This course will equip you with the basic skills to make a cushion panel or other small item to take home with you and enable you to go on to make colourful quilts, throws, wall hangings and more.

You’ll work in a small, friendly group of like minded people; you’ll make new friends, learn new skills and be able to make cheap home furnishings to keep you winter warm!

🕘 9 April 6.30pm

Machine embroidery is a technique used by hobbyists and crafters to decorate all sorts of textiles, from quilts and pillows to wall hangings. It’s a fun and relaxing way to make your own unique soft furnishings, and this free taster course is the perfect way to give it a try.

You’ll learn some simple techniques on a sewing machine and create your own sample to take home with you.

So, if you’ve always fancied making individual crafted items for yourself or your family and friends this is the perfect opportunity to find out how to go about it.

🕘 19 April 12.30pm

Do you have a digital camera but always use it on the ‘automatic’ setting? Do you want to know more about what all those other buttons are for or how you could get the best shots? Come along to this FREE try session and begin to discover how to take well composed and effective images of your family, friends and favourite places! You will also have the opportunity to find out more about our adult learning centres and meet some of our team.

🕘 9 April 9.30am

🕘 17 April 9.30am

Have you ever wondered how you would go about crocheting a hat, scarf or maybe a blanket? If so then you could get hooked on crochet with this FREE try course. Over two hours you will find out about how to create a basic crochet ‘stitch’ or two and about the unique items that you could be making if you join one of our follow on crochet courses. You will go home from this Try session, with your own, small hand crafted swatch of crochet. Having had a look around our Adult Learning centres and meeting some of our team you will be able to take the next step and book onto one of our longer courses.

ADHD 🕘 11 April 1pm

Autism Spectrum Disorder 🕘 18 April 1pm

Dyslexia 🕘 25 April 1pm

Dyspraxia 🕘 2 May 1pm