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Textiles and Fashion: Crochet for Beginners
This 7-week online beginners crochet class is designed for adults who want to learn the fundamentals of crochet. In this interactive course, students will master basic stitches, including single, double, and half-double crochet, as well as essential techniques like increasing, decreasing, and working flat or in the round. The course culminates with students creating their own winter accessories, such as a cozy pair of fingerless mittens and/or a stylish hat. Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will build their skills week by week, gaining confidence and creativity in crochet. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and materials!
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00021161How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
West Sussex Multiply: Language for Numeracy
West Sussex Multiply Course;
Welcome to the 'Language for Numeracy' course! This course is designed to help you understand and use English in mathematical contexts. You will learn to read and write numbers, understand math terms, and solve basic problems. You will learn how to use measurements, handle money, and tell the time. The course aims to improve your English skills through practical numeracy tasks in a supportive learning environment. Your tutor will encourage the use of language around numeracy and you will work with incredible students from all around the world that can compare language used for numeracy from their countries.
This course is funded by West Sussex Multiply.
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:10:15am - 12:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Littlehampton Jobcentre (Littlehampton)
33 Church Street
Littlehampton
BN17 5ERTutor:Gabriella RussoCourse code:Q00019818How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Reading)
This course is designed for students with a basic level of English who are aiming to improve their reading skills and achieve a good score in the IELTS Reading module. Through a variety of engaging activities and targeted exercises, you will develop essential strategies for tackling different reading text types found in the IELTS test.
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 23/04/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016717How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Build your confidence using digital skills in your personal life and in the workplace. Understand how digital programmes and services can enhance your everyday life and simplify common tasks. Learn skills employers look for and improve your job prospects. If you’d like to learn digital skills for a better life, this course will teach you everything you need to know.
This Level 1 digital skills course is suitable for improvers, as you will build upon your current digital device knowledge.
Learn how to use the Microsoft Office programmes: create and edit text documents in Word, create spreadsheets and use number calculations in Excel, and use PowerPoint to create presentations. These are universal digital skills employers look for and can help you in a variety of job roles.
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:9:00am - 5:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Nesscliff Training Camp
National Cycle Rte 81
Wilcott Camp
Nesscliffe
Kinton
West Midlands
SY4 1AZTutor:Tabitha AllsopCourse code:Q00019696How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Get Ready for Award in Support Work in Schools
This course aims to prepare you for support work in Schools and Colleges. You'll gain an overview of the different kinds of education provisions, the needs of the children and / or young people, and be introduced to the importance of developing professional relationships.
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Dates:Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJTutor:Sasha NovikovaCourse code:Q00009888How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Entry Level Digital Skills: Customer Service Skills
This course is delivered in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the Old School, for existing students on the Language@Work programme. Gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this introduction course and see how digital training can help to transform your life. This Digital Skills course is for people who want to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work. . Your friendly, positive tutor will guide you and there will be opportunity for practise.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025Times:12:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015709How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00018349How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: English for work
This course is suitable with learners who wish to improve their English to get ready to apply for a job, who are unemployed and looking for work and who also have English as a second language. Learners with English as a second language, who are looking for work and receiving benefits and aged 19 plus are eligible. If you are in receipt of work-related benefits. This course will help you to learn basic English to help you to work towards getting the job that you want. You will learn basic English that you can use to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016692How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Multiply: Maths for Support workers in School
This Maths course is funded for learners who are already employed or who are on a vocational programme working towards employment in a specific sector. This course is for West Midlands Combined Authority residents.
This Multiply: Maths for Support Workers in Schools course provides essential maths skills tailored for support staff in school settings. Across six sessions, learners will gain confidence in practical numeracy areas like basic maths, fractions, percentages, measurement, and data interpretation. Each session connects mathematical concepts to real-life tasks, enabling participants to support children's learning effectively and enhance classroom engagement.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019677How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Art Practical: Art with Beginners
This course is delivered to a group of learners based in a local partner-organisation which offers a range of activities and opportunities for LLDD learners. The sessions are delivered face-to-face in a purpose-designed space in the partner-organisation’s premises.
The course is delivered once a week for 2 hours.
There is no charge for venue hire from this partner-organisation.
Support workers are provided by the partner-organisation.
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Dates:Fri 07/02/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:23 sessionsLocation:Values (Leicester)
9 Newarke street
Leicester
LE1 5SNTutor:Nicola Tarlton-WeatherallCourse code:Q00020735How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £193.20