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Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

You’ll use a variety of materials to paint with, including acrylic paint, gouache, collage, ink etc You will experiment with different techniques and styles to discover exciting ways of painting that are fresh and original.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £144.00
Concessionary fee: £72.00
Staff fee: £122.40

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 12:45 - 14:45

Venue: Stricklandgate House

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 15 May 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:00 - 11:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This a creative drawing course where you’ll draw with far more than a pencil! You will further develop skills, techniques and use a large variety of methods of mark making and drawing to discover your own style.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £120.00
Concessionary fee: £60.00
Staff fee: £102.00

ESOL

This course is suitable for people who wish to improve their reading and writing skills. The course is ideal for those wishing to prepare for Entry 3 Level ESOL Skills for Life qualifications.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Languages

Our Improver 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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

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