WEA courses

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and is only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. English for Everyday Life (Entry 1) helps learners develop basic English for daily communication. The course focuses on simple speaking, listening, reading and writing skills used in familiar situations such as shopping, travel, appointments and home routines. Learners practise short conversations, understand basic instructions, read simple words and sentences, and write short phrases. Activities are practical and confidence‑building, helping learners use English in real‑life situations. This course prepares learners for further ESOL study and progression to Entry 2 ESOL level courses such as Practical English Skills.

This course is funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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.

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.

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. Confidence for Creatives is a practical and reflective course designed to help you understand yourself, build essential employability skills, and grow as a confident creative thinker. Through activities such as the Shield of Life and exploring the 7 Elements of Society, you will identify personal barriers and consider how your life experiences shape who you are. You will develop key skills including communication, public speaking, problem‑solving, and CV writing, while learning the importance of assertive behaviour. The course concludes with creating a visual representation of your core values, helping you understand their impact and how they guide your future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  The course Foundations in Healthy Living (Baking) will help you develop healthier eating habits and greater confidence in preparing nutritious baked foods. It is suitable for all baking skill levels, and learners are encouraged to work at their own pace. You will explore how baking can support wellbeing by using balanced ingredients, reducing sugar and fat, and making simple, healthy swaps. The course promotes practical kitchen skills, improved food awareness, and confidence in creating healthier meals at home. By the end, you will have developed the knowledge and techniques needed to support a more balanced, health‑focused lifestyle through baking.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  This course introduces you to the basic digital skills needed to participate in simple online learning tasks. You will practise opening links, viewing short learning videos, and completing guided online activities using familiar devices. The course covers basic navigation skills, recognising key onscreen symbols, typing short answers, and using simple features like play/pause and zoom. You will explore safe behaviour online and learn how to ask for help when unsure.