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ESOL

Do you want to improve your English? Are you a beginner or someone with little knowledge of English? This could be the course for you! You will be supported by your tutor and your peers to gain new knowledge and skills. By the end of the course you will be able: to continue your studies in English with more confidence; you will have developed basic skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will be able to reflect on and share your own story.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 12:00 - 16:00

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 25 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:45 - 14:15

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Learn the basics of what safeguarding is and risks to children and young people.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 12 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Nan Tait Centre

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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Health and Wellbeing

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This short course covers the definition of mental health. Learners will explore causes of mental health difficulties and stereotyping around these.

Mode of attendance: Blended

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Nutrition and Health Level 1

Mode of attendance: Blended

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and well-being in an uncertain world

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If your self-confidence is at a low ebb it can affect all aspects of your life. This course will give you tips and techniques to use in lots of different situations to ensure that your voice is heard.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This qualification is helpful for anyone wanting to form a greater understanding of bullying and how it can affect individuals. The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of awareness and prevention of bullying Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of how to support individuals who are being bullied and individuals who bully.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 7

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course