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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 Courses & Qualifications
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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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🕒 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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🕒 10 and 17 November, 10am - 12.30pm
*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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🕒 16 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm on Thursdays
During this four-week course you will identify and develop your employability skills in cookery, helping you to improve your chances and options in the job market.
In the first three sessions you will work with a cookery tutor to cost out and prepare economic meals to take home and enjoy. You will take part in cookery workshops, follow instructions and take advice from the tutor as you prepare meals in a catering environment.
During the final session you will work with your tutor to identify the skills you have used during your learning and add them to your C.V.
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🕒 20 November until 30 July, 9.30am - 12.30pm
*Course fees may apply. Concessions are available for this course.
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is an ideal qualification for anyone wishing to work as a teaching assistant in a school. This course is aimed at those who would like to take up their first role in a school, as well as those already employed, but who do not yet have a qualification in supporting teaching and learning.
This qualification covers a range of essential skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a support role and to understand your role and responsibilities, such as child and young person development, safeguarding, communication, equality and diversity and supporting learning activities.
To enable you to demonstrate your learning you must be spend a minimum of ten hours per week in school, either in a paid or volunteer capacity.
Please note that the exam fees for this course may be liable to change.
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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.
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Our Improve your Essential Digital Skills classes aim to enable you to boost your digital skills and to gain a nationally recognized Essential Digital Skills qualification at Entry Level and Level 1. You will work towards improving a range of digital skills against the national recognized Essential Digital Skills standards.
You will develop essential digital skills in 5 key areas:
Using devices and handling information
Creating and editing
Communicating
Transacting
Being Safe and Responsible Online
Enquire now to get started.
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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.
Our computer and digital courses are available in all of our centres and online too, so you can choose whether you’d like to join us in the classroom or to log in from home and learn virtually. There’s no time like the present, so take the first step and apply today.
Cottingham Workshops
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Step into a world of creativity, calm, and connection with our five-week Art for Leisure: Landscapes opportunity. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the potential of creating of landscape art, helping you explore colour, composition, and technique in a friendly, no-pressure environment. You’ll leave not only with your own artwork but also with a renewed sense of confidence, mindfulness, and inspiration. Come along, meet like-minded people, and rediscover the joy of learning just for you..
Start date: 19 November until 17 December | Time: 5.45pm - 8.45pm | Only £112 including materials
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All of our cooking sessions are £29.99 including all the ingredients and materials you’ll need to make these delicious recipes.
Chinese cooking: Spring rolls and pork dumplings - 14 October, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Pastry and sweet pies: Choux and shortcrust sweet pastries - 4 November, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Rough puff and hot water crust pastry: pies and pasties - 11 November, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Gingerbread and Christmas pudding bonbons - 2 and 9 December, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Winter warming soups: chunky vegetable soup, creamy tomato soup, French onion soup - 18 and 25 November, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Easy festive canapes - 16 December, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
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6 Week patchwork panel course
This beginner’s 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.
Start date: 18 November until 16 December | Time: 1pm - 3pm on Tuesdays | Only £85 for 6 workshops and materials
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Join our friendly and inspiring sewing group, where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher, this is the perfect space to bring your sewing projects to life.
Want to make a garment from scratch? Finish that quilt? Upcycle some old clothing? Create a beautiful patchwork cushion, a stylish bag, or adorable baby gifts? Whatever your project, you’ll have the space, support, and guidance to make it happen.
Each week, you’ll learn new skills—from machine stitching to reading and interpretating a pattern to tacking to patchwork—helping you build confidence and expand your sewing know-how. With a welcoming atmosphere and like-minded people, you’ll be inspired to stitch, create, and have fun.
Start date: 11 November until 2 December | Time: 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays | Just £46 for 4 workshops and materials
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Ready to move on from the introduction opportunity? This learning opportunity will help you build confidence in speaking, listening and understanding Spanish in real world situations. You will learn to have longer conversations, talk about your plans and expand your vocabulary for travel, shopping and social interactions. With engaging learning in a supportive and friendly environment you will improve your grammar, pronunciation and comprehension enabling you to communicate with ease. Whether you are preparing for a trip or just love learning languages this opportunity will have you speaking Spanish with grater fluency and confidence.
4 November until 9 December, 10am - 12pm
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Are you ready to turn your passion into a profit? Whether you're selling handmade products, offering local services, marketing your air B&B, or building a personal brand, this opportunity is designed to help you effectively market your side hustle in the digital space.
30 January, 10am - 2pm
Just £25 for this 4 hour workshop
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Unleash your creativity and get your hands into the clay in this immersive beginners pottery experience! This is ideal for complete beginners looking to try pottery for the first time. This hands-on course invites you to explore the art of pottery, learning techniques at your own pace in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Learn simple hand-building techniques, experiment with texture and decoration, and shape your own unique ceramic pieces ready for kiln firing. With expert tutor guidance and plenty of room for personal expression, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of creativity, calm, and connection.
Come and join us on this 5 week course.
Just £136.25 for 5 workshops (Including over £50 of materials)
24 November until 5 January, 9.30am - 12.30pm
25 November until 6 January, 6pm - 9pm
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.