Leeds Adult
Learning

ESOL - Writing for Everyday Life

This is an English Writing course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop specific writing skills in everyday life. It is open to any learner from Entry to Entry 3 level. You will learn how to use basic punctuation e.g. full stops, question marks and capital…(more)

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 to Tue, Dec 15 2020
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic

GCLC Introduction to Henna Techniques

The course will introduce you to henna techniques looking at traditional patterns, making your own designs and how to apply. The course is run remotely so you will also learn digital skills to support you. (more)

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 to Thu, Dec 17 2020
12:45 PM to 2:45 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

Beginners / Improvers Crochet - Term 1 Fri am

This is an entry level class introducing learners to crochet and expanding on existing skills. (more)

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 to Fri, Dec 11 2020
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

GCLC First steps to Confidence Building

A remotely delivered course to explore building confidence and sef esteem and looking at barriers which make indivisuals feel isolated . The course is run in partnership with the mental Health charity Touchstone and particpants will be invited to register with the charity and receive additional support if required. (more)

Tue, Nov 17, 2020 to Tue, Dec 15 2020
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

BL BT Winter Gardening (Monday)

Join us in the Hollybush garden and learn about what can be done in the garden over winter. We will be creating a no dig bed, finding out what we can still grow, making a winter craft and more. As part of the course, the tutor will discuss the options…(more)

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 to Mon, Dec 14 2020
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

BLVM - ESOL - Me & Where I Live

This is an English language course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills in talking about their home and the community where they live and finding their way around. It is open to any learner from Pre-entry to Entry 3 level. The language covered…(more)

Tue, Nov 24, 2020 to Tue, Mar 30 2021
9:30 AM to 12:15 PM (3 hours) at The Holbeck
Provided by Vera Media

GCLP - Living and Coping During Covid-19 -1

This is a course to support people to feel less isolated during the pandemic and be more able to cope during lockdowns. We look at how Covid-19 started, the signs and symptoms, ways to prevent yourself from catching the virus and vaccines. This course provides tools and resources for learners…(more)

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 to Wed, Nov 25 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

DLYM Sewing Christmas Gifts - Home Study

This course is suitable for all levels. Make Christmas gifts or things for your home. Make a paperweight, a bread basket, bottle bags and Christmas stockings. (more)

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 to Thu, Dec 17 2020
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

GCYM Rabbit-Ears: Sewing Course

This intermediate level course shows how to create a pattern and then sew a lined bag with tie hands like rabbit ears. You can progress to other sewing courses (more)

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 to Wed, Dec 16 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

GCYM ESOL - Me and My Health and Wellbeing

This is an English language course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills in speaking about health and wellbeing. It is open to any learner from Pre-entry to Entry 3 level. The language covered will include: talking about health problems and medicines to a…(more)

Thu, Nov 19, 2020 to Tue, Dec 22 2020
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

GCAE Phase 1 Phonics Enviromental Sounds

The aim of this short course is increase your knowledge of how to support your child's awareness of the sounds of the environment and to develop your child's listening skills. (more)

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 to Mon, Dec 14 2020
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City Council

BL BT Winter Gardening (Thursday)

Join us in the Hollybush garden and learn about what can be done in the garden over winter. We will be creating a no dig bed, finding out what we can still grow, making a winter craft and more. As part of the course, the tutor will discuss the options…(more)

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 to Thu, Dec 17 2020
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

GCLP - Introduction to Mindfulness-2

This is an introduction to mindfulness. Learn what mindfulness is and simple ways to incorporate it into your life. We will look at mindful eating, thinking, walking and sleeping. Learners will be shown resources that they can use and apply to their own lives whenever they like. Studies have shown…(more)

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 to Thu, Dec 03 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Beading - Term 3 - Mon am

This is an entry level class introducing learners to the techniques of beading and involves making small jewellery items from beads (more)

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

DL AE Supporting Childrens Reading

The aim of this short course is increase your knowledge of how to support your child's reading skills through fun activities (more)

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 to Tue, Feb 09 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

Seacroft Grange - Treasure Books - Taster

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 and encourage a love of books and stories. (more)

Tue, Dec 08, 2020 to Tue, Dec 08 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Seacroft Grange Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

BLVM - ESOL - Me & My Health & Wellbeing

This is an English language course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills in speaking about health and wellbeing. It is open to any learner from Pre-entry to Entry 3 level. The language covered will include: talking about health problems and medicines to a…(more)

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 to Tue, Mar 30 2021
9:00 AM to 11:45 AM (3 hours) at Hillcrest Academy
Provided by Vera Media

Improving Your Mental Health 2

This course is aimed towards individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Delivering a range of therapeutic and educational interventions, supporting learners to use mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, and guided visualisations, bringing calmness to the mind and improving sleep. (more)

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 to Mon, Feb 15 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Understanding Treatment & Therapy 1

This course is intended to follow on from the Drug & Alcohol Awareness and/or the Peer Mentoring adult learning courses, and is primarily aimed at learners wishing to develop employability skills and progress into a career within addiction treatment services. The course is also available to people with lived experience…(more)

Wed, Jan 20, 2021 to Wed, Feb 17 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Self esteem & self compassion 2

The aim of the course is to improve recovering people's wellbeing, self-esteem, self-awareness, and ability to self-nurture, supporting them to maintain their successful recovery from problematic substance use. Attendees will gain insight into how internal and external factors have influenced their own framework of attitudes towards, and expectations of themselves…(more)

Fri, Jan 22, 2021 to Fri, Feb 19 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

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 (more)

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 to Tue, Mar 23 2021
9:30 AM to 12:15 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

Processing & Regulating Emotions 2

This course is aimed at learners with a lived experience of addiction and recovery and offers an innovative learning opportunity which addresses the specific recovery needs of the participants and builds confidence, recognising that self-esteem/self-belief are essential to progression into further learning, volunteering and/or employment. The course aims to improve…(more)

Fri, Mar 05, 2021 to Fri, Mar 26 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

GCYM ESOL - Me and My Future

This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills when talking about plans for the future. It is open to any learner from Entry 1 to Entry 3 level. The language covered will include: talking about the future; reviewing skills and…(more)

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 to Tue, Dec 15 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Introduction to Green Woodworking (Nov/Dec)

For complete beginners, and those with some basic outdoor skills who are ready to branch out. A short introduction to green woodwork - its history, practice and the tools and techniques used. Learners will be given information about other courses, either at Hollybush or elsewhere, through which they will be…(more)

Fri, Nov 27, 2020 to Fri, Dec 04 2020
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Treasure Books - Seacroft Grange

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 and encourage a love of books and stories.…(more)

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 to Tue, Feb 09 2021
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Seacroft Grange Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

GCNE Introduction to Google Classroom

This introductory course will give you everything you need to get started using Google Classroom and best practices to help you make the most of this tool. The course will cover how to use drive, docs, sheets and slides. (more)

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 to Mon, Jan 25 2021
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

Recovery in Body Mind 2

This course addresses the specific needs of our client group, aiming to help learners in recovery and with experience of addiction gain an understanding of the physical consequences of using various drugs and alcohol both in the short and long term. This course will focus on the mind-body connection and…(more)

Mon, Mar 01, 2021 to Mon, Mar 22 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

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 (more)

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 to Tue, Mar 23 2021
9:30 AM to 12:15 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

Drug and Alcohol Awareness 2

This course is aimed at learners wishing to progress into a career within the voluntary sector/Health and Social Care. The course will include an overview of the different substances, their appearance and effect, and the legal status. This course will add value to learners' CVs, which will be developed further…(more)

Wed, Mar 03, 2021 to Wed, Mar 31 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

DLAE Story Sacks

Putting together a favourite book with games and activities linked to it can supercharge your child's learning at home. During this course, 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…(more)

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 to Wed, Dec 16 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council