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Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This course explores how artists use colour and light to create mood, depth, and meaning in artworks. Through guided discussion and visual examples, learners will develop confidence in looking at and talking about art in an informed and enjoyable way.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 25 February 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £75.00 | Concessionary fee: £37.50 | Staff fee: £63.75

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Uncover the hidden narratives and symbolism embedded in famous works in this beginner-friendly course on Art Appreciation.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 7 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Explore the world of art movements in this engaging course. Each week will take a different art movement as its theme, giving the perfect introduction to the world of art history and appreciation.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Explore different ways to look at and discuss art, enhancing your ability to interpret, analyse, and enjoy art in its various forms.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £105.00 | Concessionary fee: £52.50 | Staff fee: £89.25

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to prepare you for the workplace if you feel that your lack of confidence is holding you back.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Wednesday, 3 February 2027
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

This course helps you build everyday reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can handle real-life tasks more confidently and take the next step in your learning.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Do you want to join a fun and friendly class? If the answer is yes then this could be the right course for you! By the end of this course your knowledge and skills will have improved and you will be confident to: use prepositions, adverbials and connectives, use knowledge of common words to understand text and find information, use detailed reading to find specific information. If this sounds very complicated do not worry! You will work with an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor and a group of your peers to develop the skills and knowledge to achieve this qualification and be in the best position to move forward with your studies. You need to be able to attend classes each week and complete homework to give you the best chance of success. You will be able to study other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications on successful completion.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 20
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 20
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course