Leeds Adult Learning

GCLC Introduction to Working in Early Years

The course covers the different roles and settings of a teaching assistant. You will need Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills to meet the standards required for working in a school or a childcare setting.If you pass the course you will progress to a Level 1 qualification

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, May 10 2021
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

Italian for Holiday - Part 1 - L463c

This short course is for students who would like to travel to Italy and to know more about the country and culture. You will learn useful Italian travel phrases and words to be able to converse in restaurants, shops, hotels, markets and with others.

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 to Fri, May 14 2021
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

GC WEA Food Hygiene for Speakers of Other Languages

This Food Hygiene course has been designed to help ESOL students who want to work in the catering industry. The course will help students understand their legal responsibilities and will look at best practice with regard to food standards and safety, controlling temperatures, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene and...(Read more - GC WEA Food Hygiene for Speakers of Other Languages)

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, Jun 07 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by WEA

ESOL - Reading for Everyday Life

This is an English Reading course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop basic reading and understanding skills. It is open to any learner from Entry to Entry 3 level. You will learn to read and understand simple texts relevant to everyday life, using basic punctuation...(Read more - ESOL - Reading for Everyday Life)

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (5 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

Somatics: Learn to release stress - 804c

Release tension and the effects of stress from your body by learning a series of gentle but effective movements called Somatics. By the end of this Course, you will have a thorough grounding in Somatics, what it is and how and why it works so effectively to release tension from...(Read more - Somatics: Learn to release stress - 804c)

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 to Wed, Jun 23 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Treasure Books

This course is for Parents/carers living in LS12. Using the book we are going on a bear hunt, you will make your own story sack built around a book of your choice. You will discover how you can use it with your child to improve their reading and comprehension skills...(Read more - Treasure Books)

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 to Thu, May 27 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

Watercolour for Beginners - L503c

Learn the basics of watercolour, aimed at complete novice or not very confident painter, you will learn about washes, colour and texture, wet on wet and wet on dry.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Jewellery Making at Home - Beginners - L537c

A course for students that are new to jewellery making. Students will be taught simple jewellery making techniques using a few basic hand tools, which they can then apply to making earrings, pendants, and rings.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

GCGR Using DNA To Build Your Family Tree

Learn how to build your family tree after receiving the results of your DNA test. You will need to have had a Ancestry DNA test to get the most of this course.

Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Basic Woodwork (Monday) HT5

For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Monday) HT5)

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, May 17 2021
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (7 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Maths Entry Level

This course is designed to support the learners who want to improve their number skills. The topics will include; Introduction to numbers, odd even numbers, four rules of numbers - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, rounding, temperature, length, width, weight, capacity, fractions, place value, percentages etc. Learners will learn to...(Read more - Maths Entry Level)

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 to Tue, Jul 13 2021
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (5 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

DL AE Fun with songs and Rhymes

This course is for parents/carers who have pre-school children and will explore the benefits of using songs and Rhymes to support children's learning and development. Nursery rhymes and songs are wonderful! Not just because they are fun and engaging for young children, but because they can make a real difference...(Read more - DL AE Fun with songs and Rhymes)

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 to Tue, May 25 2021
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (an hour) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

Life Skills - L131c

A supported course for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. These classes will give you confidence and skills to help you communicate and become more independent in everyday life.

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 to Thu, Jul 08 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Improvers Feltmaking - L558c

This course is for students who have a basic knowledge of felt making and would like to extend and improve their skills. It will include dry felting and wet felting with opportunities to pursue individual projects using techniques learned.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Life Drawing - L507c

Life Drawing online has become popular over lock down and gives people a chance to have a go in their own homes before attending a class and also for the more experienced. Suitable for all levels.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 21 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Art Mix - L541c

This course is tailored for beginners wanting to develop their painting and drawing skills. You will learn basic oil painting techniques and basic colour theory as well as drawing fundamentals such as mark making.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Italian Beginners 3 - L446c

This course is for students who have previously studied Italian. Students will be confident to make a conversation in Italian using present and past situations.

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Italian Beginners 2 - L445c

This course is the next step for those students who have previously studied Italian beginners 1. It aims to achieve a good knowledge about nouns, their genders and numbers, the definite articles and their use in sentences and the present simple tense of regular verbs. Students will be confident to...(Read more - Italian Beginners 2 - L445c)

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 to Wed, Jul 07 2021
4:45 PM to 7:15 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Drama from Home – Narrative Theatre - L608c

Narrative theatre combines narration, dialogue and action to present a story. This course offers an exciting opportunity for those who want to write and perform their own short piece of narrative theatre.

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jul 08 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

GCLP - Developing You - Employability 21 - CH2

Learners will have the opportunity to create and update a CV, access live job search and conduct a mock interview and progress to further learning.

Tue, May 18, 2021 to Tue, Jun 15 2021
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Lets learn about the UK History

This course is designed for learners to understand the history of Britain from the Stone Age to World Wars and the political, social and economic changes that have taken place since. This course will help to improve their reading and understanding of the English language and it will also introduce...(Read more - Lets learn about the UK History)

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 to Wed, Jul 14 2021
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (5 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

English Communication Term 3

This is an English language course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) language includes health problems, making appointments, local health services; Hospitals or health centre; understanding medical instructions and personal safety.

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
9:30 AM to 12:45 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

GCLCSupporting Children with Specific Learning Difficulties

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.

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, May 10 2021
12:15 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

GCWEA Introduction to Digital

A fun and interactive course covering different ICT topics to enable learners to learn basic digital skills. This course will help you get to grips with the basics of using computers and other internet enabled devices. On this course you will be given an introduction on how to learn online,...(Read more - GCWEA Introduction to Digital)

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 to Tue, Jun 15 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by WEA

GC AE Introduction to Phase 1 Phonics

The aim of this short course is to introduce you to phonics, the importance of supporting your child's learning, tips on how you can support your child and some fun activities you can do together.

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 to Wed, May 26 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City Council

Fantasy Art Beginners - L501c

Have you ever wanted to draw weird and wonderful creatures straight from your imagination. The beginner course will help you do just that. If you've never drawn but always wanted to or you've not put pencil to paper for many a year, then this is the course for you. Each...(Read more - Fantasy Art Beginners - L501c)

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Conversations in Art - L512c

This episode shall engage with particular artists/genres and themes. Exposing the influences that they have had upon the art world - discourse will involve making connections between different mediums, styles and processes in a global context.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 21 2021
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Access to Online Learning CH1

This course is for new learners to prepare for online learning and develop the basic IT skills they will need to access courses at Learning Partnerships. Sessions overview: 1. Induction 2. Emails - setting up/folders/2step authentication process/linking to a phone 3. E-safety and using the internet/search engines/passwords/2-step verification 4. Leeds...(Read more - Access to Online Learning CH1)

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, May 18 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Watercolour Mix - L508c

This course is for beginners / individuals with some previous knowledge but wanting to gain confidence in the basics of watercolours, where you develop knowledge of brush control, colour and texture.

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Counselling for Beginners - L301c

This course is aimed at those who are interested in finding out what counselling as a profession entails. This course assumes little or no experience or knowledge of how counselling works. Students will be introduced to the core concepts and skills of empathy, active listening and the importance of the...(Read more - Counselling for Beginners - L301c)

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jul 08 2021
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore