Courses to build life skills

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What are life skills?

Simply put, they are skills that make everyday life easier. Life skills include cooking, budgeting, communicating with others, health, well-being and managing emotions. Sometimes this means learning new things, and sometimes it means building on things you already know.

Sometimes adulting can be hard. These courses can help make it feel just that bit easier, make you feel more independent and empower you to face the future ahead.

Small steps to larger goals

You don’t have to have big goals in mind. Just take small steps towards boosting your skills and improving your wellbeing. Whether it is learning to budget better or cook healthier food. Building your confidence or gaining independence. There is a course for you.

When you study with us, you will:

  • Build your confidence
  • Learn new life skills
  • Improve your everyday life and wellbeing

Take a look at our great range of courses and start making a positive change today.

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Managing Your Own Mental Health

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course helps you understand your mental health and learn simple, practical ways to look after yourself. You will explore what mental health means using clear NHS guidance, and you will talk about common issues like stress, anxiety, and low mood. You will try easy self help tools such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and short wellbeing activities recommended by the NHS. You will also learn how to spot early warning signs, choose small everyday actions that improve your mood, and find safe, trusted sources of support. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using practical skills to manage your own mental health.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 13/11/2026 -
Fri 04/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027536
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00

Confidence Building

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Confidence Building is a friendly, supportive course designed to help you feel more confident in everyday life and work. You will explore self-belief, communication skills, and practical ways to manage nerves and negative thinking. The course can be tailored to your goals—whether you are returning to work, preparing for interviews, starting a small business, or wanting to improve your self-esteem. You will take part in activities such as group discussions, goal setting, role play, and simple planning tasks. Step by step, you will build your confidence, share experiences, and celebrate your progress in a safe and encouraging environment. By the end of the course, you will leave with practical skills and a personal action plan to help you take your next steps.
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Dates:
Thu 19/11/2026 -
Thu 21/01/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027821
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Confidence Building

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. Confidence Building is a friendly, supportive course designed to help you feel more confident in everyday life and work. You will explore self-belief, communication skills, and practical ways to manage nerves and negative thinking. The course can be tailored to your goals—whether you are returning to work, preparing for interviews, starting a small business, or wanting to improve your self-esteem. You will take part in activities such as group discussions, goal setting, role play, and simple planning tasks. Step by step, you will build your confidence, share experiences, and celebrate your progress in a safe and encouraging environment. By the end of the course, you will leave with practical skills and a personal action plan to help you take your next steps.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/11/2026 -
Mon 08/02/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Belong Nottingham
Forest Road West
Nottingham
NG7 4EP
Tutor:
Imran Khan
Course code:
Q00027162
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Confidence Building

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Confidence Building is a friendly, supportive course designed to help you feel more confident in everyday life and work. You will explore self-belief, communication skills, and practical ways to manage nerves and negative thinking. The course can be tailored to your goals—whether you are returning to work, preparing for interviews, starting a small business, or wanting to improve your self-esteem. You will take part in activities such as group discussions, goal setting, role play, and simple planning tasks. Step by step, you will build your confidence, share experiences, and celebrate your progress in a safe and encouraging environment. By the end of the course, you will leave with practical skills and a personal action plan to help you take your next steps.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/11/2026 -
Wed 16/12/2026
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 4
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Lucy Boultby
Course code:
Q00027174
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Conversation with Baking

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Conversation with Baking course supports pre‑entry ESOL learners to build confidence in speaking and listening through fun, practical baking activities. Each session introduces simple vocabulary, short instructions and everyday conversation linked to baking, ingredients and kitchen routines. Learners work together to prepare easy bakes, share ideas and practise language in a relaxed, supportive environment. The course promotes wellbeing by encouraging social interaction, creativity and enjoyment while developing essential communication skills. No reading or writing is required beyond individual ability, and all activities are designed to be accessible, confidence‑building and enjoyable.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/11/2026 -
Mon 08/02/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00027571
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Child Safety and Health Awareness

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This short 6‑hour course introduces adults to the essential knowledge and practical awareness needed to keep children safe and healthy at home and in everyday situations. Across three 2‑hour sessions, learners explore common risks, how to prevent accidents, and what to do when concerns arise. The course covers topics such as home safety, recognising signs of illness, responding to minor injuries, safe supervision, and understanding when professional help is needed. Through discussion, demonstrations and practical examples, learners build confidence in creating a safer environment for children and supporting their wellbeing.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 24/11/2026 -
Tue 24/11/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027579
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £48.00

Conversation with Baking

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Conversation with Baking course supports pre‑entry ESOL learners to build confidence in speaking and listening through fun, practical baking activities. Each session introduces simple vocabulary, short instructions and everyday conversation linked to baking, ingredients and kitchen routines. Learners work together to prepare easy bakes, share ideas and practise language in a relaxed, supportive environment. The course promotes wellbeing by encouraging social interaction, creativity and enjoyment while developing essential communication skills. No reading or writing is required beyond individual ability, and all activities are designed to be accessible, confidence‑building and enjoyable.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 26/11/2026 -
Thu 11/02/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027589
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Family First Aid

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This short 6‑hour course introduces adults to the essential first aid skills needed to respond to common accidents and emergencies in the home. Across three practical sessions, learners explore how to recognise and deal with everyday injuries, support children safely, and know what to do while waiting for professional help. The course covers simple, effective actions for situations such as burns, bleeding, choking, minor head injuries and sudden illness. Learners build confidence through demonstrations, guided practice and discussion, helping them feel more prepared to keep their family safe.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/12/2026 -
Tue 01/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027577
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £48.00

Preparing Food Safely for Children and Young People

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This short 6‑hour course introduces adults to the essential principles of preparing food safely for children and young people. Across three practical sessions, learners explore how to store, handle and prepare food correctly, reduce the risk of illness, and create healthy, age‑appropriate meals. The course covers kitchen hygiene, safe cooking temperatures, avoiding cross‑contamination, understanding allergies, and adapting food for different ages and needs. Through demonstrations, discussion and hands‑on activities, learners build confidence in preparing safe, nutritious meals that support children’s health and wellbeing.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/12/2026 -
Tue 08/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027582
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £48.00

Keeping Children Healthy

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course explores practical, evidence based ways to help keep children healthy, using current UK guidance on child wellbeing. You’ll look at balanced eating, healthier food swaps, and simple, affordable meal ideas inspired by NHS Healthier Families resources. You’ll also learn about children’s activity needs, with fun and easy ways to encourage movement at home, based on Health for Kids activities. The course covers other key areas of child health too, including sleep routines, hygiene, safety, emotional wellbeing, and knowing when to seek trusted health advice, using the Healthy Child Programme as a guide. The focus throughout is on realistic, everyday steps you can take to support children’s long term health and wellbeing.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 10/12/2026 -
Thu 28/01/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027356
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00