Other life skills classes

Learn about mental health and wellbeing in this supportive personal development course. You’ll explore what mental health means, discover ways to look after yourself and others, and build skills to manage stress and improve your overall wellbeing. This friendly course is open to ESOL learners (Pre-entry-Entry 1) and offers a safe space to discuss mental health in everyday life.

This course empowers you to express ideas clearly and assertively in any setting. Through practical strategies and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to overcome communication barriers, build self-assurance, and engage others effectively. Topics include active listening, body language, tone, and managing challenging conversations. By the end, you’ll have the tools to communicate with confidence, enhance relationships, and achieve professional and personal goals.

Feel confident starting your level 1 ESOL course with this ESOL preparation course. It is designed to prepare you for the ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the level 1 ESOL course in speaking and listening to set yourself up for success. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access level 1 ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

This practical and confidence‑building course introduces you to the valuable life skill of making do and mending, helping you to repair, reuse, and extend the life of everyday items. Rooted in sustainability and self‑reliance, the course encourages you to save money, reduce waste, and feel more confident tackling simple repairs at home. Through hands‑on, tutor‑led activities, you will explore basic techniques such as simple sewing repairs, mending clothes, replacing buttons, fixing small tears, and adapting items for reuse. Sessions are relaxed and supportive, with clear demonstrations and plenty of time to practise skills at an individual pace. No previous experience is required, and all activities are suitable for beginners. Alongside practical skills, the course focuses on developing confidence and independence. You are encouraged to problem‑solve, try new techniques, and share ideas with others in the group. Making and repairing items provides a strong sense of achievement, helping learners build self‑esteem and trust in your abilities. The course also promotes wellbeing and sustainability, offering a mindful and rewarding learning experience. Working with your hands can be calming and enjoyable, while learning to repair rather than replace supports more environmentally friendly habits. Group learning helps reduce isolation and builds positive social connections in a friendly and inclusive environment. By the end of the course, you will have gained practical mending skill

You will explore personal strengths, overcome barriers, and develop positive communication techniques that enhance confidence in real-life situations. Alongside this, the course introduces practical tools for job searching, CV writing, interview skills, and workplace expectations. Interactive activities, group discussions, and reflective tasks ensure you feel supported as they grow. By the end of the programme, you will feel more empowered, more prepared, and more confident in taking the next steps towards employment success.

This course introduces learners to the art and efficiency of creating delicious, balanced, and satisfying meals using just one pot. Focusing on simplicity, flavour, and nutrition, students will explore a range of cooking methods and cuisines that emphasize minimal cleanup without compromising on quality or taste. Throughout the course, participants will learn how to plan, prepare, and cook a variety of one-pot dishes including soups, stews, casseroles, curries, stir-fries, and skillet meals. Emphasis will be placed on ingredient selection, layering of flavours, timing, and presentation techniques. Learners will also gain insights into adapting recipes for dietary preferences, budget-friendly cooking, and maximizing seasonal produce. By the end of this course, students will be able to confidently create wholesome and flavourful one-pot meals suitable for home, hospitality, or catering settings.

This course is an online talk (first session) followed by a guided walk on the second session. The online talk on Art in Olympic (South) Park will cover the design of Olympic Park as the first to integrate artworks into the landscape right from the start by established and emerging artists, international and local, which reflects the Park’s identity. And how the Olympic Stadium became home to West Ham’s Football Stadium and its players. The walking tour focuses on the artworks that are both large and striking, whilst others are smaller and harder to find, inspired by the undulating landscape, riverside, buried histories, community memories, and Olympic glory. The meeting point is the ArcelorMittal Orbit by Sir Anish Kapoor.

This 60 GLH course supports adults to start or progress a career in construction. It begins with an initial assessment to identify each learner’s strengths, goals, and any barriers to learning or employment. From this, an individual learning plan is created with clear, achievable targets and agreed support. Learners will gain an introduction to construction, exploring the skills, knowledge, and job roles available. Employability skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving are embedded and linked to real employer vacancies. The course includes the Ascentis Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, a nationally recognised qualification required to work safely on site and apply for a CSCS card. Learners receive full support to prepare for and pass the CSCS test. In addition, learners will gain an understanding of the requirements of the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme and how to gain the NPORS Red Card. Finally, learners receive one-to-one employment support, including coaching, CV and application help, mock interviews, and careers advice, helping them move confidently into construction jobs or further training. On successful completion of modules learners will also be awarded a Digital Badge to evidence their learning, for use on CVs and social media.

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations. Functional Skills entry 3 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

This course is funded by the South Yorkshire Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the South Yorkshire Combined Authority area. This course is designed to help you prepare for the UK driving theory test in a practical way. The course focuses on building knowledge of the Highway Code, road signs, and driving rules while developing the English vocabulary needed to understand and answer test questions. By the end of the course, you will have gained confidence, improved understanding of road safety, and developed the skills needed to progress successfully to the theory test.