What’s on in Try January?
Cottingham Adult Learning
Gain a qualification, develop life skills or try something new. We’ve got something to help you on your journey.
Join us at the Cottingham Adult Learning Centre, Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4DD. Check out our courses, qualifications and fun Learning for Leisure workshops down below.
Cottingham £5 taster sessions
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Have you always wanted to have a go at crafting your own pottery? Or maybe you’ve been watching The Great Pottery Throw Down and been inspired? Either way, this try Pottery session is the perfect way to get your hands messy and see if it’s for you.
As well as being hugely satisfying, working with pottery is a great way to help you relax and put the stresses of everyday life to one side. On this taster course in our fully fitted studio, you’ll start to learn some of the basic skills and techniques needed to shape clay and at the end, after firing and later collection, you’ll have created something unique to take home with you.
And if you enjoy it, we have plenty of opportunities for you to take your learning further.
🕒 19 January, 9.30am - 11.30am
🕒 20 January, 6pm - 8pm
🕒 22 January, 9.15am - 11.15am
🕒 26 January, 9.30am - 11.30am
🕒 27 January, 6pm - 8pm
🕒 29 January, 9.15am - 11.15am
Cottingham Courses & Qualifications
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🕒 4 November until 2 December, 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays
Our 5-week digital device gifting programme gives you everything you need to thrive in today’s connected world (including the device!).
Choose a computer and learn to set up and personalise it. Gain confidence using email, apps, and staying safe online. Work towards personal goals like creating CVs, managing budgets, and accessing online services — empowering you to make the most of your computer in everyday life.
Following the successful completion of the 5-week course, you will be gifted the computer to take away with you, armed with the skills to make the most of your new kit.
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🕒 12 January, 9.30am - 12pm
🕒 2 February, 9.30am - 12pm
*Upon completion of this 5-hour course you’ll receive a £40 voucher
Let’s Talk Money: Smart Savings is for anyone that needs help managing their money but doesn’t know where to start. This workshop is designed to help you feel good and build confidence as we look at how to shop smart, budget, and save money on everyday outgoings. You don’t need to have any previous experience of maths to join this course, and we will work with you to pick up tips and advice on how to save money and where to go for further support.
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🕒 14 January, 9.30am - 12.30pm
🕒 16 January, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Ready to take charge of your wellbeing and future?
Welcome to Wellbeing is the first step on a path designed to help you build confidence, explore what matters to you, and discover new opportunities. With a mix of activities, inspiration, and practical support—plus the Five Ways to Wellbeing:
Connect – build relationships and feel part of something
Be Active – get moving and boost your mood
Take Notice – tune into the present and appreciate the little things
Keep Learning – explore new ideas and grow your skills
Give – help others and feel good about it
You’ll feel motivated, connected, and ready to go after your goals, whatever they may be.
From this course you will move on to further learning, designed to support your personal, educational, and employment-focused goals.
English & maths courses
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🕒 17 September until 1 October, 1pm - 4pm
This 3-week preparation course offers a supportive foundation for those who would like to start working towards a Functional Skills qualification in English.
This short course will give you the opportunity to meet an English tutor and one of our Learning Experience Advisors, who will work with you to discuss your goals and how we can help you to reach them.
In the sessions, you’ll take part in various activities that will help you to work out which level of English is right for you and give you a taste of what you can expect to learn on an English course with us. Your advisor will chat with you about any support needs you may have and how we can help you with these, so we can make sure you have everything you need to get started on your next step.
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🕒 18 September until 2 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm on Thursdays
This 3-week preparation course offers a supportive foundation for those who would like to start working towards a Functional Skills qualification in maths.
This short course will give you the opportunity to meet a maths tutor and one of our Learning Experience Advisors, who will work with you to discuss your goals and how we can help you to reach them.
In the sessions, you’ll take part in various activities that will help you to work out which level of maths is right for you and give you a taste of what you can expect to learn on a maths course with us. Your advisor will chat with you about any support needs you may have and how we can help you with these, so we can make sure you have everything you need to get started on your next step.
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🕘 Roll-on, start anytime
Our English classes are friendly, welcoming spaces, designed to support you to develop your English skills and to gain a nationally recognised Functional Skills qualification.
If you’re ready to start gaining your English qualification, enquire now and a member of team will be in contact to have a chat about your next step.
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🕘 Roll-on, start anytime
Our maths classes are friendly, welcoming spaces, designed to support you to develop your maths skills and to gain a nationally recognised Functional Skills qualification.
If you’re ready to start on gaining your maths qualification, enquire now and a member of our team will contact you to help you on your next steps.
Our Learner Stories
Dave, Photography
I wish I’d done something like this 30 years ago. I’d have been able to enjoy taking a lot more photographs for a lot longer.
Susan, Self-esteem and Confidence Building
I’ve come out in myself, being here and meeting new people. It’s helped take me out of my little comfort zone. Doing my course is making me feel better in myself.
Shirley, a bit of everything
It’s not just a warm space. It’s the comradery and the friendships. Since I’ve come here I’m a better person, my family has noticed a huge change in me. I love it, it’s wonderful. In fact, I even book my holidays around my courses.