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Multiply - Number Confidence: Online Learning (West Sussex)
Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills.
If you'd like further information, or need help with booking please email: [email protected]
*Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like! Sessions below are indicative only
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Dates:Thu 25/01/2024 -
Wed 25/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00013792How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 22/07/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00015373How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.00
Communicating Confidently online
Do you want to gain more confidence in using digital skills to communicate online. If the answer is 'yes!', then join this course. This course is for learners with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to develop better digital skills.
If you struggle with using digital skills to communicate online, using WhatsApp, social media and drafting emails this course can help you feel more comfortable with digital communication.
The course aims to boost your confidence by teaching the techniques and digital skills you need to improve your online communication skills. Take the first steps to Improve your digital skills for learning, life, and work.
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Dates:Tue 23/07/2024 -
Tue 23/07/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elena HawkinsCourse code:Q00017307How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 29/07/2024 -
Wed 31/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00015372How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
WEA Membership
For just £15 a year, you can:
- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
- Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
- Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
- Attend our members’ annual conference.
Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
ESOL Summer School (Intermediate)
Continue your ESOL studies over the summer with this 5 week short course. This is a short course so that learners do not have to have a gap between studies if they so wish.
The course will concentrate on intermediate ESOL skills for learners going into entry 2 in September and are wanting to upskill ready. The classes will revolve around the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The class is run by a qualified and experienced tutor who will help you develop, improve and provide feedback throughout the course.
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Dates:Mon 29/07/2024 -
Tue 27/08/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Shazia ParveenCourse code:Q00017671How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £75.00
ESOL for Beginners (Summer school)
Continue your ESOL studies over the summer with this 5 week short course. This is a short course so that learners do not have to have a gap between studies if they so wish.
The course will concentrate on beginners ESOL skills for learners going into entry 1or entry 2 in September and are wanting to upskill ready. The classes will revolve around the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The class is run by a qualified and experienced tutor who will help you develop, improve and provide feedback throughout the course.
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Dates:Mon 29/07/2024 -
Wed 28/08/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah MitchellCourse code:Q00017684How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £75.00
Windowsill Gardening (Multiply West Sussex)
*Please note - this course is exclusively for residents of West Sussex. If you do not live in a West Sussex postcode area, please do not apply for this course - thanks for your understanding*
On this course we are going to sow some seeds to grow a selection of edible plants: herbs and vegetables on a windowsill. The session is delivered in real time, so you can sow seeds along with me asking questions as we go. A list of suggested resources will be on Canvas before the course begins so you can go shopping. We will explore the limitations of windowsill growing, and the advantages, particularly in relation to cost. We shall see which windowsill crops are economically worth growing, and which aren't! I will cover onward care and harvesting, and any questions will be welcome, as will sharing your own experiences - good and bad!
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Dates:Tue 30/07/2024 -
Tue 30/07/2024Times:5:30pm - 7:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine WilcockCourse code:Q00015976How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
ESOL Summer School (Intermediate)
Continue your ESOL studies over the summer with this 5 week short course. This is a short course so that learners do not have to have a gap between studies if they so wish.
The course will concentrate on advanced ESOL skills for learners going into level 1 or level 2 in September and are wanting to upskill ready. The classes will revolve around the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The class is run by a qualified and experienced tutor who will help you develop, improve and provide feedback throughout the course.
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Dates:Tue 30/07/2024 -
Wed 28/08/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Dan CooperCourse code:Q00017687How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting list (Join waiting list)Fee rangeFree to £75.00
Functional Skills Maths
Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations.
Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life.
This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000006How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Counselling
This course focuses on an understanding of counselling and developing practical skills. The importance of counselling for the wellbeing of individuals and society is being increasingly recognised. You will be introduced to the nature of counselling and learn and practice active listening skills such as reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback. The course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career in counselling, or wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills, as well as anyone interested in developing self-awareness.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000026How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available