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Curriculum area: Family Learning

This workshop celebrates the power of perseverance and a growth mindset while getting crafty with activities based on ‘The Dot’ by Peter H Reynolds.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This qualification focuses on enabling learners to interact with word processing applications and tools commonly encountered in the workplace and in learning environments.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 25 February 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

There are lots of rewarding careers in the health and care sector, this course will give you a broad introduction to the sector and the skills required.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:15 - 11:45
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 19
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 10 March 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 12:30 - 15:30
Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that enhances your knowledge and understanding of the principles of keeping food safe.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 June 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

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: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 09:30 - 11:45
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course