🕒 2 October until 16 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 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.

🕒 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.

🕒 23 September until 21 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm 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.

🕒 Starting in November - contact us to enrol on Intro to STLS

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.

🕘 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.

🕘 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 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:

1. Using devices and handling information

2. Creating and editing

3. Communicating

4. Transacting

5. Being Safe and Responsible Online

Enquire now to get started.

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.

🕒 22 September, 1pm - 4pm

🕒 25 September, 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.