Leeds Adult
Learning

GCAE Fun with Science

This course offers parents and children the chance to explore the world of science and engineering through simple investigations and model making. It aims to show how science can be related to everyday objects and activities and will look at how observing and asking questions about the world around us…(more)

Fri, Jul 31, 2020 to Fri, Sep 04 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

ODYM ESOL - Me and My Health and Wellbeing through COVID

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)

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 to Thu, Aug 27 2020
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Lovell Park
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

GC AE Phase 1 Phonics - Environmental Sounds

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

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 to Mon, Sep 07 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GCAE Fun with Games - August

This course is aimed at parents/carers who have young children. The sessions will help parents/carers to explore the value of play with their children. With the online support materials and support of our dedicated tutor, you will have the opportunity to discover some fun activities to do with your children…(more)

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 to Mon, Sep 07 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GC BT Know Your Butterflies

Get to know some of the butterflies that are often found in and around your local area. Use the information provided to conduct your own self-guided butterfly ID adventure. No prior knowledge required. (more)

Fri, Aug 21, 2020 to Mon, Aug 24 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (an hour) at Google Classroom
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

GC BT Introduction to making natural cordage

Introduction to making natural cordage. On this course you will learn about a number of plants that are suitable for making cordage, and begin to learn the technique for transforming these plants into cordage. (more)

Thu, Aug 27, 2020 to Thu, Aug 27 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

GC BT Introduction to Herbs: the mint family

Introducing common features of the mint family. Learn how to propagate this wonderful herb and about its benefits.y. Learn how to propagate this wonderful herb and about its benefits. (more)

Thu, Aug 27, 2020 to Thu, Aug 27 2020
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

DL AE Fun with Science 2

This physical resource pack offers parents and children the chance to explore the world of science and engineering through simple investigations and model making. It aims to show how science can be related to everyday objects and activities and will look at how observing and asking questions about the world…(more)

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 to Tue, Sep 01 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

GCHFA ESOL : Me and My Future Introduction 2

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)

Fri, Aug 07, 2020 to Mon, Aug 31 2020
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Health for All (Leeds) Ltd

GCAE Phase 1 Phonics - Instrumental Sounds

The aim of this short course is to increase your knowledge of how to support your child's awareness of the sounds made by various instruments and noise makers and to help develop your child's listening skills. (more)

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 to Mon, Sep 07 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GC AE Messy Play - August

This taster session is part of the very popular "Let's Get Crafty" course. It explores the benefits of children becoming familiar with the qualities and textures of different materials. You are able to work through the sections at your own speed and at a time to suit you. (more)

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 to Tue, Sep 08 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GC AE Journaling (on-line project) August

This self study course guides you through making your own journal and offers the opportunity to learn some techniques and skills to transform your journal into a creative project. (more)

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 to Tue, Sep 08 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GCAE School Transition (year 6)

A short self study course for you to work through alongside your child, to help support their move to secondary school. (more)

Thu, Aug 13, 2020 to Thu, Sep 03 2020
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GC BT Wood ID Short Course

This course has been designed for the group to learn together a little about trees, including facts about them, their uses and how they appear in myths. The course will begin with an introductory session from the tutor setting out the structure of the course, with a brief introduction to…(more)

Fri, Aug 21, 2020 to Fri, Aug 28 2020
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (an hour) at Google Classroom
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

DL AE Messy Play - workpack September

This taster session is part of the very popular "Let's Get Crafty" course. It explores the benefits of children becoming familiar with the qualities and textures of different materials. You are able to work through the sections at your own speed and at a time to suit you. (more)

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 to Tue, Sep 29 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

DL AE Introduction to Phonics - workpack - September

Phonics is the teaching of reading and writing by developing awareness of the sounds in words and the corresponding letters used to represent those sounds. This session forms part of our full Introduction to Phonics course. A workpack will be provided if you choose this option. (more)

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 to Tue, Sep 29 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

DLAE Using Puppets (SCL) September

A short session taken from the full Story Sacks course. A detailed look at the value of using puppets in early learning. A study pack will be supplied to you if you chose this method. Alternatively you can access the online version by searching for the course with a GC…(more)

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 to Tue, Sep 29 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

GCAE Learning Through Play - August

This course is aimed at parents/carers who have young children. The sessions will help parents/carers to explore the value of play with their children. With the online support materials and support of our dedicated tutor, you will have the opportunity to discover some fun activities to do with your children…(more)

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 to Mon, Sep 07 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GC AE Learning Outdoors (come rain or shine) - Aug/Sep

Use of the outdoors makes a major contribution to physical and environmental education and enhances many other curriculum areas. It contributes to personal growth and social awareness. Qualities such as a sense of responsibility and a purpose in life are nurtured. The pack we will supply you with contains a…(more)

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 to Mon, Oct 05 2020
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Leeds City Council

GCYM Patchwork Sewing

For learners who live in Leeds with an interest in learning to sew. Students will learn both hand and machine sewing techniques and will work towards individual projects. (more)

Wed, Aug 05, 2020 to Wed, Aug 26 2020
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

GCHFA Arts & Crafts

Create simple but effective paper decorations for your home, event or gifts. You can then share these techniques and ideas with others. (more)

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 to Tue, Aug 18 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Health for All (Leeds) Ltd

DL AE Learning Outdoors (come rain or shine)

Use of the outdoors makes a major contribution to physical and environmental education and enhances many other curriculum areas. It contributes to personal growth and social awareness. Qualities such as a sense of responsibility and a purpose in life are nurtured. The pack we will supply you with contains a…(more)

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 to Mon, Sep 07 2020
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

GC BT Introduction to Flowers

In this taster session, you will learn to identify a variety of native flowers and learn a simple print/natural dye project. (more)

Thu, Aug 13, 2020 to Thu, Aug 13 2020
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

GCNE Let’s Gain Confidence with Road Signs

This course is designed for learners who do not have English as their first language who struggle to understand the difficult terminology and jargon with road signs. Learners will learn about road signs in a a fun and interactive manner and gain confidence to be better drivers/citizens on the road.…(more)

Thu, Aug 13, 2020 to Thu, Aug 27 2020
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

GCNE Let's Learn about UK History

This course is designed for migrants 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 then. It will also introduce some of the most important British personalities and inventions of the 20th c entury…(more)

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 to Fri, Aug 28 2020
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

GCNE Grammar in context of everyday life - Parts of speech

This course is designed to provide speakers of other languages to work towards improving their English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learners will work to improve grammar (parts of speech), vocabulary and practice formal and informal English. The aim is to gain confidence in the use of English…(more)

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 to Wed, Aug 26 2020
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Google Classroom
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd