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English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to become more confident with the basic maths skills you need to operate more effectively in everyday life and perhaps progress to further functional skills, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to become more confident with the basic maths skills you need to operate more effectively in everyday life and perhaps progress to further functional skills, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who would like an introduction into buying and selling online.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer.  You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs and would like a bit more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Application. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to iPhones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 15 May 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course