Leeds Adult
Learning

Story Sacks - Beechwood

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)

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 to Wed, Apr 01 2020
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Beechwood Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

English Workshop - 117b

Workshop and taught classes to provide help with practical English skills for work and everyday life. Classes are at various levels and students can work towards their own goals. (more)

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 to Wed, Apr 01 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Further Woodwork (Monday)

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

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 to Mon, Mar 23 2020
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Fun with Games (numbers) - St Peters

This fun and interactive course looks at ways parents can use games to develop their children's early numeracy skills. It will explore a range of new and traditional games and even give learners the chance to design and make their own game. (more)

Wed, Feb 26, 2020 to Wed, Apr 01 2020
9:15 AM to 11:45 AM (3 hours) at St Peters Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council

Basic Woodwork

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…(more)

Wed, Feb 26, 2020 to Wed, Mar 25 2020
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Green Woodworking

For complete beginners and those with some basic outdoor skills who are ready to branch out. From coppicing the material, to finishing a green wood product, such as a woven hazel hurdle or a rustic wooden stool; this course is a perfect introduction to all things green woodwork. (more)

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 to Fri, Mar 20 2020
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Further Woodwork (Friday)

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…(more)

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 to Fri, Mar 27 2020
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Willow for the Garden

Learn how to craft this most adaptable natural material into beautiful sculptures for the garden. (more)

Thu, Mar 05, 2020 to Thu, Mar 26 2020
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

World of Relationships

Do you want to develop safe and healthy attitudes towards all relationships? This course will help you explore different areas surrounding a relationship through discussion and interactive, fun activities. You will be able to share your own experiences in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. (more)

Thu, Feb 06, 2020 to Thu, Feb 13 2020
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Hillside Ls11 8 Nd
Provided by People Matters (West Yorkshire) CIO

Family Learning - Taster - KSA

Come along and join us on these fun Family Learning taster sessions and explore exciting ways of supporting childrens' early education. (more)

Tue, Feb 25, 2020 to Tue, Mar 03 2020
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Ksa Primary Academy
Provided by Leeds City Council

Exploring Safe Internet Activities for Children

Working with parents/carers to enable them to support their children using the Internet to play games which support learning including keeping safe (more)

Thu, Feb 27, 2020 to Thu, Jun 25 2020
9:15 AM to 11:45 AM (3 hours) at Ingram Road Primary School
Provided by Leeds City College

Developing self compassion (SHDC) Monday AM

A course to help you learn the value of taking the time to look after your mental health and well being. You will develop strategies to help you build time into your schedule to focus on your priorities and needs. (more)

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 to Mon, Mar 23 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Stocks Hill Day Centre Armley
Provided by Leeds City College

Developing self compassion (SHDC) Monday PM

A course to help you learn the value of taking the time to look after your mental health and well being. You will develop strategies to help you build time into your schedule to focus on your priorities and needs. (more)

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 to Mon, Mar 23 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Stocks Hill Day Centre Armley
Provided by Leeds City College

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)

Tue, Mar 03, 2020 to Tue, Mar 24 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Horsforth One Stop Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Communicating with Children

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)

Mon, Mar 02, 2020 to Mon, Jun 08 2020
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Enfield Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(ACL) First Steps to Working in Childcare

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

St Theresa's Storysacks

A course to help parents support early reading in the home and develop and foster a love of sharing books and stories. Parents will gain skills to make a range of reading activities appropriate to their child's age and ability and to improve their own speaking and listening skills. (more)

Mon, Mar 09, 2020 to Mon, May 11 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at St Theresas Catholic Primary School
Provided by MD Teaching and Training Ltd

Middleton Storysacks

A course to help support early reading in the home and develop and foster a love of sharing books and stories. Parents will gain skills to make a range of reading activities appropriate to their child's age and ability and to improve their own speaking and listening skills. (more)

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 to Tue, May 12 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Middleton Primary School
Provided by MD Teaching and Training Ltd

English for Communication

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 Rothwell Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Healthy Start, Brighter Future - HENRY - Burley

This course is designed to help parents gain the confidence, knowledge and tools, as well the parenting skills they need, to adopt a healthier and happier family lifestyle. (more)

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 to Wed, Jul 01 2020
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Burley Park Childrens Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council

English Communication (AP1 - 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)

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 to Thu, Jul 16 2020
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (3 hours) at Allerton Ce Primary School
Provided by Leeds City College

Exploring resilience - Lovell Park Hub

A course to help learners deal with barriers and setbacks. You will look at different techniques to help you develop confidence in situations where you feel knocked back. (more)

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 to Thu, May 21 2020
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Stocks Hill Day Centre Armley
Provided by Leeds City College

Introduction to Peer Mentoring

This course aims to support people who have experienced drug and/or alcohol use to build peer mentoring skills, so they can use their experience to positively support others who maybe struggling in addiction and recovery. Learners will understand the importance of working within boundaries and keeping the confidence of others…(more)

Thu, May 28, 2020 to Thu, Jun 18 2020
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Communicating with Children

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)

Tue, Mar 03, 2020 to Tue, Jun 09 2020
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Beeston Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

(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

Digital Job Skills

A digital skills course that allows students to improve their computer skills to help find employment. Students will create a CV, sign up to job searching websites, find suitable jobs and complete online forms. Courses will be tailored to the individual group and are suitable for various abilities. (more)

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 to Thu, Apr 16 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Compton Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Exploring Anxiety Monday pm (Lovell Park Hub)

You will explore feelings and thoughts around what makes you anxious and develop techniques to help you control negative thought patterns and physical symptoms of anxiety (more)

Mon, Apr 20, 2020 to Mon, May 18 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Lovell Park Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

This course is aimed at learners wishing to progress into a career within the voluntary sector, family members and concerned others who are affected by another's substance misuse. The course will include an overview of the different substances, their appearance and effect and the legal status. This course will add…(more)

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 to Thu, May 14 2020
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Improving Mental health 2

This course is aimed towards individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Tutors will deliver 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. This will give learners the tools to manage their…(more)

Mon, May 18, 2020 to Mon, Jun 22 2020
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

This course is aimed at learners wishing to progress into a career within the voluntary sector, family members and concerned others who are affected by another's substance misuse. The course will include an overview of the different substances, their appearance and effect and the legal status. This course will add…(more)

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 to Wed, Feb 19 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind