Supporting Children's Reading
Aimed at parents of primary school children to help them understand and support literacy skills needed for reading
Wed, Jun 08, 2022 to Wed, Jul 13 2022
9:00 AM to 11:15 AM
(2 hours)
at Harehills Primary School
Provided by Leeds City College
Developing You Armley Health & Wellbeing
Developing You Health & Wellbeing is the first half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment. It may be suitable for people struggling with their mental well-being. Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be...(Read more - Developing You Armley Health & Wellbeing)
Wed, Jun 08, 2022 to Wed, Jun 29 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Armley Community Hub
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Developing You Holbeck Health & Wellbeing
Developing You Health & Wellbeing is the first half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment. It may be suitable for people struggling with their mental well-being. Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be...(Read more - Developing You Holbeck Health & Wellbeing)
Wed, Jun 08, 2022 to Wed, Jun 29 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Jamyang Buddhist Centre
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Keeping Up with the Kids Maths
Aimed at parents/carers of primary school children who need the skills required to help their children with maths and terminology used in schools.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022 to Wed, Jul 13 2022
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Harehills Primary School
Provided by Leeds City College
Developing You Harehills Health & Wellbeing
Developing You Health & Wellbeing is the first half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment. It may be suitable for people struggling with their mental well-being. Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be...(Read more - Developing You Harehills Health & Wellbeing)
Thu, Jun 09, 2022 to Thu, Jun 30 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Preparation for GCSE English
This course is designed to prepare adults aged 19+ for starting a GCSE English Language course in September 2022. Students will develop the skills needed to feel confident in progressing to a GCSE standard and be taught in a supportive environment to ensure you fulfil your potential. You will develop...(Read more - Preparation for GCSE English)
Wed, Jun 15, 2022 to Wed, Jul 27 2022
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Wildlife on Your Doorstep - Learning Outdoors
This course looks at the familiar wildlife that you will be able to see in your garden, or local park and gives you some hints and tips on how to support the wildlife in your local area. The course aims to give you some of the skills and information needed...(Read more - Wildlife on Your Doorstep - Learning Outdoors)
Thu, Jun 16, 2022 to Thu, Jul 21 2022
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(2 hours)
at Farnley Childrens Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council
School Readiness
The school readiness course is a short course that is full of simple, fun activities that will help you support your child as they settle into school for the first time. It builds on the skills you have as a parent in supporting your child's development and will take you...(Read more - School Readiness)
Mon, Jun 20, 2022 to Mon, Jul 18 2022
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(2 hours)
at Seacroft Grange Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
School Readiness
The school readiness course is a short course that is full of simple, fun activities that will help you support your child as they settle into school for the first time. It builds on the skills you have as a parent in supporting your child's development and will take you...(Read more - School Readiness)
Tue, Jun 21, 2022 to Tue, Jul 19 2022
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(2 hours)
at Greenmount Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
English Language through Singing
This course is for adutls aged 19+ who are from migrant communities or want to further their English through songwriting and collaborative music practice. These sessions will focus on themes including: Introductions, Sports, Food, Nature and Identity.
Sat, Jun 25, 2022 to Sat, Jul 23 2022
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
(5 hours)
at The Holbeck
Provided by Vera Media
Introduction to Drama
This course is for adults 19+ with little to no experience in drama. Learners will explore techniques for creative performance including improvisation analysis of existing plays and characterisation development. Learners will have an opportunity to develop their written and spoken English as well as their reading ability.
Mon, Jun 27, 2022 to Mon, Jul 25 2022
6:00 PM to 9:45 PM
(4 hours)
at Moortown Methodist Church
Provided by Vera Media
Developing You Holbeck Employability
Developing You Employability is the second half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be 1:1 support meetings. Learners will learn how to format and present a CV,...(Read more - Developing You Holbeck Employability)
Wed, Jul 06, 2022 to Wed, Jul 27 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Jamyang Buddhist Centre
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Developing You Armley Employability
Developing You Employability is the second half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be 1:1 support meetings. Learners will learn how to format and present a CV,...(Read more - Developing You Armley Employability)
Wed, Jul 06, 2022 to Wed, Jul 27 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Armley Community Hub
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
TASTER - How to Support Refugees with Housing
Are you looking to volunteer with refugees? The Refugee Training and Advice Service is holding a one-day workshop on how to support refugees with housing. The session includes an overview of social housing (council housing), private housing and temporary housing. There will also be awareness-raising of the typical concerns that...(Read more - TASTER - How to Support Refugees with Housing)
Thu, Jun 09, 2022 to Thu, Jun 09 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
So you want to work as a Teaching Assistant ?
The course covers the different roles and settings of a childcare worker or teaching assistant. You will need Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills to meet the standards required for working in a school or a childcare setting.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022 to Thu, Jun 30 2022
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College
You and Your Future
This course is for learners who want to build confidence to improve their learning and employability skills Topics covered include confidence building, Identifying skills & qualities and using digital devices
Mon, Jun 13, 2022 to Mon, Jul 18 2022
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Unity Business Centre
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
ESOL Social Conversation
This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop skills in communicating in social situations. It is open to learners from Entry to Entry 3 level. In this module you will learn how to interact with other people in social situations and participate...(Read more - ESOL Social Conversation)
Mon, Jun 13, 2022 to Wed, Jul 27 2022
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Essential Digital Skills Communicating
A short course enabling learners with basic skills to demonstrate learnt ICT activities, develop working knowledge of communications skills and have a understanding of managing online identity. Learners may progress on to other courses to enhance digital skills leading to up-to-date qualification, attend courses related to interview skills, confidence building...(Read more - Essential Digital Skills Communicating)
Mon, Jun 13, 2022 to Mon, Jul 25 2022
12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
(3 hours)
at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
ESOL - First Steps in English
This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop skills in communicating in social situations. It is open to learners from Entry to Entry 3 level. In this module you will learn how to interact with other people in social situations and participate...(Read more - ESOL - First Steps in English)
Wed, Jun 15, 2022 to Fri, Jul 29 2022
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Digital Skills
A digital skills course for thosue attending Middleton Elderly Aid
Thu, Jun 16, 2022 to Thu, Jul 28 2022
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Middleton Elderly Aid
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Preparation for GCSE Maths
This course is designed to prepare adults aged 19+ for starting a GCSE Maths course. Students will develop the skills needed to feel confident in progressing to a GCSE standard and be taught in a supportive environment to ensure you fulfil your potential. On this course you will learn about...(Read more - Preparation for GCSE Maths)
Fri, Jun 17, 2022 to Fri, Jul 22 2022
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Developing You Merrion Employability
Developing You Employability is the second half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be 1:1 support meetings. Learners will learn how to format and present a CV,...(Read more - Developing You Merrion Employability)
Mon, Jul 04, 2022 to Mon, Jul 25 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Merrion House Hub
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
Developing You 19-30 Merrion Employability
Developing You Employability for young people is the second half of an 8 week course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be 1:1 support meetings. Learners will learn how to format and...(Read more - Developing You 19-30 Merrion Employability)
Tue, Jul 05, 2022 to Tue, Jul 26 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Merrion House Hub
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd
English for Jobseekers 2
Improve your English while searching for work and filling in application forms
Tue, Jun 21, 2022 to Tue, Jul 26 2022
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Needlework with the Brontes - Victorian Textiles
A one-day presentation of Victorian textiles and sewing using the life and writings of the Bronte family. It's aimed at both sewers with an interest in Victorian literature as well as readers interested in needlework. Students will need basic sewing skills, and will handle vintage textiles and needlework tools to...(Read more - Needlework with the Brontes - Victorian Textiles)
Sun, Jun 26, 2022 to Sun, Jun 26 2022
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(7 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
TASTER - Principles of Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG)
Are you looking to volunteer with refugees? The Refugee Training and Advice Service is holding a one-day workshop on how to support refugees with Initial Advice and Guidance. The session includes an overview of active listening skills, communication skills, providing impartial advice and managing expectations. There will also be awareness-raising...(Read more - TASTER - Principles of Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG))
Thu, Jun 30, 2022 to Thu, Jun 30 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
Developing You - Employability
This course is designed to provide our clients with the skills that they need in order to be successful in looking for and applying for jobs, with the ultimate goal of increasing confidence and awareness of the local labour market.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022 to Thu, Jul 28 2022
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
Woodworking for Wellbeing B
Improve your wellbeing, build confidence and learn new skills as you learn to use hand and power tools to make a bug hotel. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners
Fri, Jul 01, 2022 to Fri, Jul 29 2022
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Pyrography B
Learn the art of pyrography, burning patterns into wood. Learn how to make your own wood plaques with hand tools. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to learn more.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022 to Fri, Jul 29 2022
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Modernist Needlework - 1930s appliqué and embroidery
Aimed at students with basic sewing skills. We will study the influence of Modernism on creative textiles during the 1930s. Then using applique and embroidery, participants will produce a decorative panel influenced by this movement.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022 to Sun, Jul 10 2022
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(7 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
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National Safeguarding Week June '22
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Returning to Face to Face Learning
In line with the Government roadmap, we are now able to offer face to face learning in addition to our online provision. As part of our commitment to keep everyone safe and to comply with current Covid guidance, you will need to undertake a Covid test before accessing any building for the purposes of learning as well as wearing face coverings, observing social distancing and any other necessary safety measures.
Our learning providers will be able to provide you with testing packs and guidance on what to do.