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Learn more about driving in the UK and take a course to help you pass your driving theory test. Find courses for all aspects of self-development. Discover ways to break bad habits and learn good habits. Find hands-on ways to become more organised. Find anger management courses to help you deal with emotions in a healthier way. 

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Life in the UK

Are you thinking of taking the ‘Life in the UK’ exam or want to find out more about the ‘Life in the UK’ exam, then this course is for you. The course will introduce you to all aspects of the UK in order to try and pass the UK Citizenship test. You will learn and discuss different laws, UK history, culture and social aspects of what is expected of typical UK citizens in everyday life. Our course is friendly and supportive. You will help each other to practice your English through informal activities and discussion to improve your understanding and confidence.
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Dates:
Mon 04/12/2023 -
Mon 06/05/2024
Location:
Hope Church
18A Derrington Avenue
Crewe
CW2 7JB
Course code:
Q00012889
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Driving Theory Test Preparation (Haslingden)

This course is designed to help prepare learners for their driving theory test. The course will help learners to get familiar with what can be expected on the driving theory course and help them to learn the knowledge needed to take the test. The course will help them be familiar with the highway code, road signs, hazard perception and what to expect on the day of the exam. This is a 14 week course which will cover the main aspects of the exam and support them with their revision.
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Dates:
Wed 06/12/2023 -
Wed 27/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Haslingden Library (Rossendale)
Deardengate, Rossendale
Rossendale
BB4 5QJ
Tutor:
Maura Rose
Course code:
Q00012298
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Preparation for Driving Theory

This course is designed to help prepare learners for their driving theory test. The course will help learners get familiar with what can be expected on the driving theory test by learning the knowledge needed to take the test. The course will give learners the knowledge of the highway code, road signs, hazard perception, and what to expect on the day of the exam. There will also be an opportunity for learners to practice mock tests in an exam environment and get feedback from the tutor. This is a 10-week course which will cover the main aspects of the exam and support them with their revision.
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Dates:
Thu 07/12/2023 -
Thu 29/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Rebecca Ngoma
Course code:
Q00013076
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Intro to Driving Theory Test Preparation

This course is designed to help to start prepare learners for their driving theory test. The course will help learners to get familiar with what can be expected on the driving theory course and help them to learn the knowledge needed to take the test. The course will help them be familiar with the highway code, road signs, hazard perception and what to expect on the day of the exam. This is a short course which will cover the main aspects of the exam and support them with their revision. The course is 7 weeks long to start but a second course will be added for those learners who require further support.
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Dates:
Wed 13/12/2023 -
Wed 07/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Hope Church
18A Derrington Avenue
Crewe
CW2 7JB
Tutor:
Andrea Ostapski
Course code:
Q00013168
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

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Personal Development: Everyday Life Skills

This innovative and bespoke course will help you understand the skills you need for everyday life. By attending this face-to-face course at Better Futures in Plymouth you will be supported by our experienced tutor to discover how you can improve your skills in different areas of your everyday life. You don’t need to have any experience to join this course, but you need to be a service user of Better Futures in Plymouth. This course will help you become more independent in your life. It has been written for people who may difficulty in managing everyday life situations like managing money, using transport and shopping. This course will help you to make decisions that will keep you safe, happy and maintain your independence.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 05/01/2024 -
Fri 22/03/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Template
WEA
Tutor:
Peter Childs
Course code:
Q00012351
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Personal Development: Driving Theory

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority Before you can take your practical driving test you must book and pass your driving theory test. Each time you take your driving theory test it costs £23 so it makes sense to be well prepared to avoid having to retake it. This course has been designed to help with just that. We'll help you learn all the important facts and information required to be fully ready for your test.
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Dates:
Thu 11/01/2024 -
Thu 21/03/2024
Times:
12:45pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Dolphin Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Tutor:
Fozia Aslam
Course code:
Q00012383
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Personal Development: The Art of Hair and Make Up

This course is needed to assist in the Well Being of the local community of the town of South Shields. This course really does give the learners the Feel-Good Factor as it helps to develop skills in areas that have not been explored. In todays present climate a lot of learners cannot afford the expense of visiting hairdressing salons or Beauty Salons. This course is designed to give the learners the under-pinning knowledge and basic skills to allow them to progress either into Further Education or Employment.
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Dates:
Mon 15/01/2024 -
Mon 13/05/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Face of Beauty Training
66 Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 4LU
Tutor:
Tracey Carver
Course code:
Q00012393
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £176.40

Personal Development: Introduction to the Driving Theory Test

This course is designed to help prepare foreign learners for their driving theory test. You might have an overseas driving licence or want to know more about the driving theory test in the UK. We will introduce some of the important skills for taking your driving test. On this course ESOL learners will start to learn the vocabulary needed and skills needed for the driving theory test. The course is a first step in learning about what to be expected on the test and what you need to revise for when you plan to take the test later on. The course has a minimum ESOL requirement to join the course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/01/2024 -
Wed 14/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Ocean Road Community Association (South
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2DW
Tutor:
Nadia Belmajdoub
Course code:
Q00013161
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

Personal Development: Living and Working in the UK

Living and working in the UK aims to improve your communication skills on health, shopping, employability, and others. It will also help you get the skills needed for life and work in the UK. The course is for speakers of other languages, and it is essential to complete this course before progressing on to ESOL courses because it will build your confidence to achieve successfully. This course is for Melton Borough Council Members only.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/01/2024 -
Thu 01/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
The Phoenix (Leicester)
Phoenix Square, 4 Midland Stre
Leicester
LE1 1TG
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00012499
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £31.50

Personal Development: Life in UK -Preparation for the Citizenship exam

If you thinking of taking the ‘Life in the UK’ exam or want to find out more about the ‘Life in the UK’ exam, then this course is for you. The course will introduce you to all aspects of the UK in order to try and pass the UK Citizenship test. You will learn and discuss different laws, UK history, culture and social aspects of what is expected of typical UK citizens in everyday life. Our course is friendly and supportive. You will help each other to practice your English through informal activities and discussion to improve your understanding and confidence.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 23/01/2024 -
Tue 26/03/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
9 sessions
Tutor:
Yulianna Antyufeyeva
Course code:
Q00013088
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00