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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 start your learning journey on the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications. By the end of the course you will be more confident in: writing simple text and communicating information and ideas. You will understand the difference between a range of simple text layouts e.g. invitation, messages and envelopes. You will be able to use verbs and capital letters where appropriate in your writing. You will spell personal vocabulary and common words correctly. Do not worry if this sounds a lot and a bit daunting because you will be supported every step of the way! You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification and to give you the best chance of success. You will develop the skills and knowledge to allow you to move forward confidently in your ESOL journey.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

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: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

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, 4 February 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven 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, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

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: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

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: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

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: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

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: Thursday, 25 February 2027
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn how to speak to people in English on subjects relating to your health, personal safety and where you live.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 14
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven 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 start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course