Leeds Adult Learning

Wildlife on your doorstep (Birds)

This course is designed to inspire young children young children to become nature detectives. The course looks at the familiar birds that you will be able to see in your garden or local park and give you some hints and tips on how to support wildlife in your local area....(Read more - Wildlife on your doorstep (Birds))

Thu, Jun 03, 2021 to Thu, Jun 24 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

Introduction to Surveying (Friday) HT6

Learn why surveying nature is important, how to conduct a habitat survey and then undertake your own self-directed survey with support from the tutor and other learners. You will learn how to survey trees, ponds and plants and in the final week you will make your own wildlife friendly feature...(Read more - Introduction to Surveying (Friday) HT6)

Fri, Jun 04, 2021 to Fri, Jun 25 2021
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Treasure Books - Seacroft Grange Primary

Using the book - The Hungry Caterpillar you will be given to opportunity to create your own story sack suitable for your child. Along with the support of a dedicated tutor you will discover how you can use the sack with your child to support thier maths skills and foster...(Read more - Treasure Books - Seacroft Grange Primary)

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 to Tue, Jul 13 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Seacroft Grange Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

ESOL - Me and 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...(Read more - ESOL - Me and Where I Live)

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 to Tue, Jul 20 2021
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic

HPS Introduction to Willow

This course is only for attendees of Hyde Park Source. An introductory course into the craft of willow weaving. Learners will be taught how to prepare the materials, demonstrate safe tool use, vocabulary specific to this craft and a variety of weaving techniques to enable them to make a small...(Read more - HPS Introduction to Willow)

Mon, Jun 21, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Left Bank Leeds
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

ESOL - Essential Grammar for Progression (E2)

This module is designed to help learners progress between levels e.g E1>E2 and should not be attempted as a first module. Outcomes are to be based on National Curriculum and can be adapted to suit the needs of the group by tutor delivering the course.

Mon, Jun 28, 2021 to Wed, Jul 28 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Employability Intensive - Cohort 4

This is an intensive course over 5 consecutive mornings for people who are looking for work and want to improve their employability and job searching skills. Topics covered will include identifying your skills and qualities to include on a CV, using job search sites, exploring the benefits of volunteering, how...(Read more - Employability Intensive - Cohort 4)

Mon, Jun 28, 2021 to Fri, Jul 02 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

ESOL - Social Conversations

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 Conversations)

Mon, Jun 28, 2021 to Wed, Jul 28 2021
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Further Woodwork HT6

For learners who have successfully completed the Basic Woodwork course and who want to take their skills further by using more advanced techniques and using different hand and powered tools safely For your final project, choose between making:- - a bedside cabinet - a tool box Students are encouraged to...(Read more - Further Woodwork HT6)

Mon, Jun 07, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

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 21 2021
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (5 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

ESOL - Me and My Money Introduction

This is an English language course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills in speaking about how to use money in everyday life. It is open to any learner from Entry to Entry 3 level. The language covered will include: learn the vocabulary about...(Read more - ESOL - Me and My Money Introduction)

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 to Wed, Jul 21 2021
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic

ESOL - First Steps in English

This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) designed specifically for new arrivals to help them acquire basic communication skills to help them settle in to their new community. It is suitable for learners who are Pre-Entry/Entry level. It focuses on basic functional and practical skills that...(Read more - ESOL - First Steps in English)

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic

ESOL - Me and My Future Introduction

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...(Read more - ESOL - Me and My Future Introduction)

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 to Fri, Jul 23 2021
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic

Recovery in Body Mind

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...(Read more - Recovery in Body Mind)

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

ESOL - Me and 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...(Read more - ESOL - Me and My Health Wellbeing)

Mon, Jun 21, 2021 to Wed, Jul 28 2021
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Woodland Wellbeing HT6

Join us in the woods this Summer to help support your wellbeing. We will be learning how to identify trees, going on nearby walks in the local area making cups of tea on the fire and more. This course will be taught on site at TCV, Hollybush in a Covid-secure...(Read more - Woodland Wellbeing HT6)

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Skills for Volunteers for Leeds Recovery College

This course will enable learners to gain the skills, knowledge and qualities to become an effective volunteer. Learners will understand how to access and apply for volunteering opportunities.

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 to Wed, Jun 30 2021
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by WEA

Spanish beginners - L475c

This course aims is to build confidence and self esteem, through learning the Spanish language and learning about the Spanish culture. The course is accessible and fun, and no previous knowledge of the language is required. You will learn and practice how to greet each other, introduce yourself and others,...(Read more - Spanish beginners - L475c)

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 to Sat, Jul 31 2021
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Introduction to Working in SEND

This course introduces learners to working in SEND. It is a first step to the WEA's accredited Helping with SEND in Schools course. The course will help learners understand what SEND is, the framework around it and how children with SEND can be helped in school to support their learning.This...(Read more - Introduction to Working in SEND)

Tue, Jun 15, 2021 to Tue, Jul 13 2021
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by WEA

Watercolour Portraits

A six week course to learn to paint portraits in watercolour - each week you will build on your skills and the course will cover monochrome, colour meeting, proportions, skin tone, likeness and negative space. This course is suitable for those wishing to learn about painting in watercolour and those...(Read more - Watercolour Portraits)

Wed, Jun 23, 2021 to Wed, Jul 21 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

What the Tech - Discovery Session

Ever thought about working in tech but not sure what skills you would need? This session will introduce you to: Opportunities in technology in Leeds City region and across the UK How to get started in the tech sector and potential barriers The role of a software engineer? What can...(Read more - What the Tech - Discovery Session)

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

Code for Newbies: Get your Teeth into some Tech!

Have you completed the \ldblquote What the Tech\rdblquote session and want to know more or are you interested in finding out more about code? This session will introduce you to HTML code and how it works with websites and Code editor. You will be able to put your learning into...(Read more - Code for Newbies: Get your Teeth into some Tech!)

Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jun 24 2021
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds Codes

Introduction to Surveying (Wednesday) HT6

Learn why surveying nature is important, how to conduct a habitat survey and then undertake your own self-directed survey with support from the tutor and other learners. You will learn how to survey trees, ponds and plants and in the final week you will make your own wildlife friendly feature...(Read more - Introduction to Surveying (Wednesday) HT6)

Wed, Jun 30, 2021 to Wed, Jul 21 2021
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

DL AE Fun with Songs and Rhymes

This course is for parents/carers who have pre-school children and aims to explore the benefits of using songs and rhymes to support their children's learning and development.

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 to Tue, Jul 13 2021
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (an hour) at Distance Learning Study Packs
Provided by Leeds City Council

Mixed Media - L580c

The course will enable learners to learn about, discuss & create various types of art and increase their knowledge within each art discipline. The areas covered in the course will be drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpting, textiles, collaging, and a combination of each in order to exhaust experimentation with different...(Read more - Mixed Media - L580c)

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 to Thu, Jul 29 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Colour in Focus - L579c

A series of 5 sessions, each exploring a specific colour. Each session will explore the history and origins of the colour, its emotional and cultural value and include a discussion within the group about personal associations. The colour will then be applied and "played with" using varied techniques and in...(Read more - Colour in Focus - L579c)

Fri, Jun 18, 2021 to Fri, Jul 16 2021
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Easy Art from Around the World - L582c

This course is ideal for beginners but all levels welcome. You will learn how to make art inspired by colours, patterns and pictures from around the world using a range of materials that you have around your home.

Fri, Jun 18, 2021 to Fri, Jul 30 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore

Developing Drawing

A six week drawing course to develop your drawing skills using watercolour pencils.Suitable for beginners and those who wish to develop their skills.

Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Outstanding CV's & Cover Letters

Build your CV and write great cover letters in this 5 week course. You will need a CV to make the most of this course.

Mon, Jun 28, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (6 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Access to Online Learning CH3

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 CH3)

Mon, Jun 28, 2021 to Mon, Jul 19 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd