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Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your writing 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 Writing 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, 11 November 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 8 February 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Kendal 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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 21 September 2026
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Kendal 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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 21 January 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Maths

If you would like to equip yourself with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life, this is the course for you.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 21 September 2026
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who would like an introduction into buying and selling online. The Internet has transformed the way we shop, enabling us to search for prices online, obtain information and specifications about different products as well as how we can sell things without expensive shop fronts or stalls. On this course you will learn to browse for products you like on the internet, compare prices to find the best deal and the best practices for selling your goods on online platforms.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 23 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the World of AI, it's possibilities and the impact on our lives.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:15 - 15:15
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course