What is Adult Education

General courses which enable you to develop your skills in those subjects which all employers are looking for. These include:

• English up to GCSE
• Maths up to GCSE
• English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

Technical and Professional Courses to help you develop your career or change to a new one and include:

• Diploma in Education and Training (Teaching)
• Level 1 or/ and 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges (TA)

Our leisure courses are evening classes that aim to provide a fun opportunity to socialise with friends or make new friends while picking up a new hobby or skill.

Courses we offer include:

• Languages and Humanities
• Arts and crafts such as: Jewellery making, Mosaics or Watercolour.
• Sewing
• Yoga for Everyone
• Music
• Floristry
• Bristish Sign Language
• Introduction to Counselling
• and many more

Our Tailored Learning courses are non-accredited, flexible programmes designed to meet a wide range of participant needs and goals. Each course focuses on a specific outcome, such as:

• Building confidence and engagement
• Preparing for further learning opportunities
• Getting ready for employment
• Improving essential skills – including English, ESOL, Maths, and Digital
• Supporting parents/carers to help their children learn
• Promoting health and well-being
• Strengthening community connections

We offer a variety of these courses throughout the academic year. Course details are shared on our website and social media channels at different times—so keep an eye out for updates!

Interested in Collaborating?

If you run a group or organisation and would like to partner with us, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you have an idea for a course or see an opportunity for collaboration, get in touch and let’s explore how we can work together.

If you have a skill, hobby or area of expertise you’re passionate about, you may be able to share it by teaching one of our Adult Leisure courses. We welcome enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals who can inspire others to learn something new, whether in arts and crafts, languages, wellbeing activities, practical skills or creative interests. Our leisure courses offer relaxed, friendly learning experiences for adults, and we’re always looking to expand our programme with new ideas and talented tutors.

Our Adult Education Term Dates provide a clear overview of the key dates for each term, helping you plan your studies with confidence.

Many adult education and leisure courses run as evening classes, making them accessible for those with work or caring responsibilities.