WEA courses

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

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course helps you build strong, sustainable community organisations. You’ll explore the basics of governance, planning, fundraising, finance and key policies, and learn how these elements keep a group safe, credible and well run. You’ll also look at how to support volunteers, manage people fairly, and make sure everyone feels included through good equality and diversity practices. The course teaches simple communication skills, how to engage your community, and how to build useful local networks. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to plan for the future and create community organisations that make a lasting, positive difference.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This Foundation Course in Support Work in Schools and Colleges introduces you to the role of support staff in education. It’s designed for beginners who want to help teachers and support children, young people, or adults in learning settings. You’ll learn how schools and colleges work and explore the different roles that support teaching and learning. The course covers the basics, including communication, teamwork, creating a positive learning environment, and understanding the needs of different learners. Through simple activities, discussions, and practical tasks, you’ll build confidence and get a clear picture of what support work involves. You’ll also learn about respect, inclusion, and how to help learners feel safe and supported. Throughout the course, you’ll reflect on your own skills and interests and think about possible next steps, such as volunteering, further training, or working toward a qualification in supporting teaching and learning.

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. Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English. Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. There are also reading and writing courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Foundations in Working in Early Years, Schools and Colleges gives you an introduction to the key principles and expectations of working in these three different education settings. You’ll explore the unique needs of young children in early years environments, including the importance of play-based learning, warm and nurturing interactions, and creating safe, inclusive spaces where children can grow and thrive. You’ll also learn about the roles, responsibilities, and professional skills needed to support teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools. This includes understanding how classrooms work, helping pupils make progress, and working together with teachers to create positive learning experiences. The course also introduces you to the structure and expectations of college settings, where learners are more independent and follow a wider range of academic and vocational pathways. You’ll develop an understanding of how support roles change to meet the needs of older learners and how you can contribute to a successful post 16 learning experience. Throughout the course, you’ll take part in practical discussions and interactive activities that help you build a clear overview of what it’s like to work in each setting. You’ll start to identify which pathway best matches your strengths and interests. This course is ideal if you’re exploring career options, returning to work, or thinking about moving into education. It also provides guidance on your next steps, including further training and possible employment opportunities.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Foundations in Working in Early Years, Schools and Colleges gives you an introduction to the key principles and expectations of working in these three different education settings. You’ll explore the unique needs of young children in early years environments, including the importance of play-based learning, warm and nurturing interactions, and creating safe, inclusive spaces where children can grow and thrive. You’ll also learn about the roles, responsibilities, and professional skills needed to support teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools. This includes understanding how classrooms work, helping pupils make progress, and working together with teachers to create positive learning experiences. The course also introduces you to the structure and expectations of college settings, where learners are more independent and follow a wider range of academic and vocational pathways. You’ll develop an understanding of how support roles change to meet the needs of older learners and how you can contribute to a successful post 16 learning experience. Throughout the course, you’ll take part in practical discussions and interactive activities that help you build a clear overview of what it’s like to work in each setting. You’ll start to identify which pathway best matches your strengths and interests. This course is ideal if you’re exploring career options, returning to work, or thinking about moving into education. It also provides guidance on your next steps, including further training and possible employment opportunities.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Continue developing English skills to help you in work and everyday life situations. This functional skills English entry 2 course teaches you skills for reading, writing, and communicating in English. Learn how to improve your writing skills and build on the basic reading skills from entry 1. Adult English courses teach you practical communication skills to help you get a job or study. Develop your English skills through real-life situations. This course teaches you tools and resources to improve your use of English in new and familiar situations. These skills can help you succeed in your studies, professional situations, and social interactions. This is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Continue developing English skills to help you in work and everyday life situations. This functional skills English entry 2 course teaches you skills for reading, writing, and communicating in English. Learn how to improve your writing skills and build on the basic reading skills from entry 1. Adult English courses teach you practical communication skills to help you get a job or study. Develop your English skills through real-life situations. This course teaches you tools and resources to improve your use of English in new and familiar situations. These skills can help you succeed in your studies, professional situations, and social interactions. This is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course supports adults returning to education by building confidence, resilience, and essential learning behaviours. Learners will explore growth mindset, time management, independence, health and wellbeing and communication skills. Through interactive activities, reflection, and goal setting, learners will develop self-awareness and readiness for future study. Flexible modular units allow learners to focus on areas most relevant to their needs, creating a personalised pathway to success. Ready to Learn empowers learners to thrive in modern learning environments with confidence and purpose.

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. This course supports adults returning to education by building confidence, resilience, and essential learning behaviours. Learners will explore growth mindset, time management, independence, health and wellbeing and communication skills. Through interactive activities, reflection, and goal setting, learners will develop self-awareness and readiness for future study. Flexible modular units allow learners to focus on areas most relevant to their needs, creating a personalised pathway to success. Ready to Learn empowers learners to thrive in modern learning environments with confidence and purpose.