Coping with the Rising Cost of Living (KEN25T053)

Health and Wellbeing

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Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025

End date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Tutor: Kathryn Whitaker

Venue: Kendal Library
Venue address: Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 4PY

Free Course

About the course:

Making our money go further is becoming increasingly difficult as we see prices rising. In this course we will look at incomings and outgoings and work together to identify areas where you can make savings, building up to making a budget that work for you. You'll get lots of information about external help and support as well as sharing ideas within the group that support each other.

How will the course be delivered?

Whether your course is taught in one of our local learning spaces or online via Zoom you will work directly with your tutor as part of a small group. The sessions will include discussion and sharing ideas, you will have short tasks to complete and will receive materials to keep and to stimulate your own further learning in the future.

What do I need to bring?

You should bring a pen and a notebook to each session. If you are joining an online class you will need a laptop, tablet or smartphone and a stable internet connection.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements. Don't worry if you find maths hard, your tutor will be there to support you.

What can I do next?

On completion of this course you can progress to a range of other courses and workshops including courses on personal development, confidence and communication. You may also choose to progress to an English, maths or IT course.

How well am I doing?

Your tutor will tell you how you are doing in the sessions and your progress will be recorded in your Individual Progress Record. You will work with your tutor to identify any particular areas that you want to improve and your tutor will support you achieve your goals.

Additional transferable skills:

Self-confidence, Independent Learning Skills, Working with others, Communication Skills

Enquiries

Centre: Kendal Adult Learning
Contact number: 01539 713257
Email address: kendaladultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk