WEA courses

Are you looking for functional skills English courses for free? You can boost your maths and English skills with a government-funded course at the WEA. If you are over 19 and don’t have an English GCSE at C or Grade 4, then you can study for free.  Not having a qualification in English can hold you back. In many cases, you will need it for apprenticeships or to get a job. Maybe you want to ace your GCSE retakes but the idea of going back to school fills you with dread. Or you want a level 2 qualification, but you don’t want to do GCSEs again. This is where the WEA comes in.  We’re not like a school or a college; we’re adult learning specialists. Our English functional skills classes help you build on the skills that you use every day. We make our courses fun and easy to learn.

Are you looking for functional skills maths courses for free?  You can boost your maths and maths skills with a government-funded course at the WEA. If you are over 19 and don’t have an English GCSE at C or Grade 4, then you can study for free.  Not having a qualification in maths can hold you back. In many cases, you will need it for apprenticeships or to get a job. Maybe you want to ace your GCSE retakes but the idea of going back to school fills you with dread. Or you want a level 2 qualification, but you don’t want to do GCSEs again. This is where the WEA comes in.  We’re not like a school or a college; we’re adult learning specialists. Our maths functional skills classes help you build on the skills that you use every day. We make our courses fun and easy to learn.

Unleash your creativity and explore a wide range of artistic techniques in this fun and accessible course for adults. Art Practical: Art and Craft offers a relaxed and supportive environment where you can experiment with different materials and methods, from drawing and painting to collage, textiles, and simple crafts. Designed for all skill levels, this course focuses on hands-on making and creative exploration. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, you'll be encouraged to try new things, develop your confidence, and enjoy the process of creating.

Baking for a Healthier Lifestyle is an accessible, practical course designed to support local Brighton adults to develop essential life skills around healthy eating and cooking, while taking a positive first step into learning. The course introduces learners to healthier baking techniques using simple, affordable ingredients. Learners will explore ways to reduce sugar, fat and salt, increase fibre and use alternatives that support a balanced diet, while still producing enjoyable and nourishing baked goods. Sessions focus on practical, hands‑on learning, with clear guidance and opportunities to build skills at an achievable pace.

This course is funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority area. The challenges of daily life can sometimes leave little room for calm and relaxation. This can make it hard for us to wind down and enjoy the present. But finding these moments of calm is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Experiencing stress can cause tension in both body and mind, this course will focus on accessible mindful relaxation practices that support you to relax and better manage stress. This course will introduce you to a range of mindful relaxation practices including grounding practices, breathing practices, mindful movement, guided meditation and Yoga Nidra. You will be encouraged to develop your practice of these techniques independently using the practice recordings in Canvas. This will help you to implement relaxation tools into your daily life to support stress management.

There are many reasons to study this English functional skills course but you might be surprised to know that they’re not academic. Whether you want to feel more confident at public speaking or would like to study an apprenticeship or traineeship, this Level 2 English Functional Skills course can help you achieve your goals in a fun and practical way. Functional skills courses teach you English skills for learning, life, and work- not just to pass an exam. Enjoy the learning process as you watch your vocabulary grow, your spelling improve, and your confidence soar. If you’re fed up with academic courses and want to learn English in a practical and gratifying way, you won’t regret taking this English functional skills level 2 course. 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. Timetable Wed 3rd Jun, 13:00 to 15:00 Thu 4th Jun, 9:30 to 12:30 Fri 5th Jun, 9:30 to 13:00 Wed 10th Jun, 13:00 to 15:00

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

This course is funded by the Cornwall Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Cornwall Combined Authority area. The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment provides an important foundation to Health and Safety for individuals working, or intending to work, within the construction industry. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently in their place of work. The qualification covers risk assessment, working at height, manual handling, improving health and safety at work and the safe operation of equipment. Aims The aims of the qualification are to enable learners: 1. To cover the mandatory training requirements for the CSCS Labourer Green Card.

This course is funded by the North East Combined Authority and only available to residents living within the North East Combined Authority area. "Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage."

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course helps you explore how gardening can support your health and wellbeing. You can join if you have completed the Foundations in Gardening course, but you are also welcome if you are new to gardening. No experience is needed. You will take part in practical activities such as planting seeds, caring for plants, and looking after garden spaces or containers. You will learn how gardening can help with relaxation, mindfulness, and gentle physical activity. You will also explore how gardening supports the environment, including planting for wildlife and using sustainable gardening practices. Each session is supportive and relaxed, with step-by-step guidance. You will have chances to work with others, share ideas, and enjoy being outdoors. By the end of the course, you will have developed gardening skills that support your wellbeing and confidence. You may also feel ready to continue learning through other gardening or environmental courses