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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: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: BlueJam Arts

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: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: BlueJam Arts

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 26 January 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those who want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50

Curriculum area: Languages

This is a fabulous class for those who want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

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

Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50

Curriculum area: Languages

Our Improvers level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner level language classes. We have tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging learning environment. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Languages

Our Improvers level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner level language classes. We have tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging learning environment. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50