Leeds Adult
Learning

Progress In Recovery

A holistic course in maintaining ongoing successful recovery from alcohol and/or other drug dependency issues, and exploring future progression options. The aim of the course is to improve recovering people's wellbeing, self awareness and self esteem through supporting them to maintain their recovery from problematic substance use. This course will…(more)

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 to Wed, Dec 04 2019
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at The Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Story Sacks - Pudsey

Story-sacks can motivate children to have fun whilst reading. This course will allow learners to use practical, fun activities to bring stories to life and foster children's love of books. As part of the course learners acquire additional communication skills that can help them become increasingly confident in supporting their…(more)

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 to Mon, Dec 09 2019
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (3 hours) at Pudsey Childrens Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council

Fun with Counting - Hillcrest

This short course will focus on the skills required to help children with early maths development. (more)

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 to Wed, Dec 11 2019
8:45 AM to 11:45 AM (3 hours) at Hillcrest Academy
Provided by Leeds City Council

Crafts for Christmas - Carr Manor

The aim of this course is to enable parents/carers to encourage and support their children's development through a range of craft activities. By the end of the course learners will be able to recognise how craft activities can help develop a child's learning and feel more confident in their own…(more)

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 to Mon, Dec 16 2019
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Carr Manor Childrens Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council

Fun with Phonics - Bramley

A fun-packed course designed for parents and children to develop their confidence in phonics and using phonics with their children. Find out how teachers use phonics in class. Design games and support activities to help your chil's confidence using phonics. (more)

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 to Mon, Dec 09 2019
12:15 PM to 2:45 PM (3 hours) at Bramley Resource Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council

Let's Get Crafty - Hunslet Carr

The aim of this course is to enable parents/carers to encourage and support their children's development through a range of craft activities. These will include activities such as puppet making, painting, 'messy play', boxcraft, model making amongst others. By the end of the course learners will be able to recognise…(more)

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 to Tue, Dec 10 2019
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (3 hours) at Hunslet Carr Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

Developmental Movement & Play - Farnley

Developmental Movement & Play - Farnley - full details to follow (more)

Wed, Nov 06, 2019 to Wed, Dec 11 2019
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Lawns Park Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

Back to Basics Woodwork @ SMC

A course with basic woodworking skills, measuring, cutting and drilling wood. (more)

Mon, Nov 11, 2019 to Mon, Dec 16 2019
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at St Marys Church
Provided by Health for All (Leeds) Ltd

Story Sacks - Clapgate

Story-sacks can motivate children to have fun whilst reading. This course will allow learners to use practical, fun activities to bring stories to life and foster children's love of books. As part of the course learners acquire additional communication skills that can help them become increasingly confident in supporting their…(more)

Tue, Jan 21, 2020 to Tue, Mar 31 2020
1:00 PM to 3:15 PM (2 hours) at Clapgate Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

(ACL) An introduction to working 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. (more)

Wed, Mar 04, 2020 to Wed, Mar 25 2020
12:30 PM to 3:45 PM (3 hours) at Park Lane Campus
Provided by Leeds City College

IT For Work

To help individuals become more familiar with job sites, search engines, recruiment agencies, email attachments and internet safety. (more)

Mon, Nov 11, 2019 to Tue, Nov 19 2019
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Southern House Job Centre
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Basic Woodwork

This course is for absolute beginners. You wll learn how to use hand and power tools to make a bird box and a simple garden bench. There is a small charge for materials. (more)

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 to Wed, Dec 11 2019
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Further Woodwork

For learners who have successfully completed the Basic Woodwork course and who want to take their skills further. You will use more advanced techniques and different hand and power tools safely. For your final project, choose between making: - a bedside cabinet - a tool box Students are encouraged to…(more)

Fri, Nov 15, 2019 to Fri, Dec 13 2019
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Woodwork Design

This is a 10 week course where learners will design and make their own product. It is only open to those who have completed the Basic and Further Woodwork courses. There wil be a charge for wood depending on how much is used. (more)

Mon, Nov 18, 2019 to Mon, Feb 03 2020
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Introduction to Coppicing

Another ancient skill, one used to manage woodland in England for centuries. Coppicing prolongs the life of individual plants and enables the production of timber for a whole range of uses. (more)

Fri, Nov 22, 2019 to Fri, Dec 13 2019
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Round Baskets (November 2019)

Make yourself a lovely, round basket out of willow on this 2 day course. (more)

Wed, Nov 27, 2019 to Thu, Nov 28 2019
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (7 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Round Baskets (December 2019)

Make yourself a lovely, round basket out of willow on this 2 day course. (more)

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 to Fri, Dec 13 2019
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (7 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Festive Wreath Making

Have a go at making your own festive wreath! Willow, greenery and decorations will be provided, but please bring your own lights if you would like to use them. (more)

Thu, Dec 19, 2019 to Thu, Dec 19 2019
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Exploring ICT resources to support mental health

Run in conjunction with The Recovery College, this course will help you to identify useful on line resources to support you or someone you know who may be suffering from a mental heath issue. (more)

Mon, Nov 11, 2019 to Mon, Dec 16 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Stocks Hill Day Centre Armley
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) Beading and Jewellery Making Term 3 Thur AM

You will learn how to make beautiful beaded items of jewellery including earrings, necklaces and bracelets (more)

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 to Thu, Jun 25 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) Creative Crafts Term 3 Thur PM

This is an entry level class introducing learners to craft making activities (more)

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 to Thu, Jun 25 2020
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Sewing - Mixed Ability- 555a

In this short practical sewing course you will learn some basic sewing skills and make simple home furnishings to brighten your home and save money (more)

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 to Thu, Dec 12 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

(ACL) English Communication (CC2- T2)

You will improve your speaking, listening reading and writing skills so that when you finish you may do another course to pass a qualification. (more)

Tue, Jan 07, 2020 to Tue, Mar 31 2020
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Compton Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) Creative Crafts Term 2 Thur PM

This is an entry level class introducing learners to craft making activities (more)

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 to Thu, Mar 26 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) English Communication (CC2- T3)

You will improve your speaking, listening reading and writing skills so that when you finish you may do another course to pass a qualification. (more)

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 to Tue, Jun 23 2020
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Compton Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) Clueless about Computers Term 3 - Mon AM

A course designed to encourage Adult Learners to embrace the world of IT (more)

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 to Mon, Jun 22 2020
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

English Communication (BP1 - T2)

You will improve your speaking, listening reading and writing skills so that when you finish you may do another course to pass a qualification. (more)

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 to Fri, Apr 03 2020
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (3 hours) at Bankside Primary School
Provided by Leeds City College

Working in the NHS

This course will introduce the various support roles available in the NHS and will signpost learners to further courses which may be useful or ways of applying for various roles. (more)

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 to Fri, Jan 31 2020
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Beeston Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) English Communication (AH2- T3)

You will improve your speaking, listening reading and writing skills so that when you finish you may do another course to pass a qualification. (more)

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 to Mon, Jun 22 2020
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Armley Community Hub
Provided by Leeds City College

ICT in Action-St Annes - 281a

A project-based introduction to using ICT in everyday life Use the internet for research Use email for sharing photographs Use digital cameras to take photographs Use word to record your work (more)

Thu, Nov 14, 2019 to Thu, Dec 12 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore