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Confidence with Numbers (Self Study) - Brighton & Hove Multiply

A wonderful opportunity for improving numeracy skills and confidence with Maths. This supported self study course is running as part of Brighton & Hove Multiply project. This course is FREE for B&H residents.Learn at your own pace in your own time, with or without the support of our Numeracy Champions and improve your number skills at home, work and in daily life. You use numbers every day, from working your household budget to helping the kids with their homework. Every time you do the weekly shop or trying to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis, you’re using maths skills. If you'd like further information, or need help with booking please email: [emailprotected] *Please note you can access this course at a time that suits you as many times as you like! Sessions below are indicative only*

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Dates:

Thu 01/02/2024 -
Sat 01/02/2025

Course code:

Q00013863

How you'll learn:

Online

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee:

Free

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)

Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English. Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

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Dates:

Mon 19/02/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024

Times:

9:30am - 12:00pm

Duration:

38 sessions

Location:

Haslingden Library (Rossendale)
Deardengate, Rossendale
Rossendale
BB4 5QJ

Tutor:

Olena Kovalenko

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £225.00

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

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Dates:

Mon 19/02/2024 -
Wed 22/05/2024

Times:

9:30am - 11:30am

Duration:

23 sessions

Location:

Triangle Children's Centre (London)
91 St. Ann's Road
London
N15 6NU

Tutor:

Sultan Duru

Course code:

Q00014257

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £150.00

Driving Theory Test Preparation (Hope Church)

This course is designed to help prepare learners for their driving theory test. The course will help learners to get familiar with what can be expected on the driving theory course and help them to learn the knowledge needed to take the test. The course will help them be familiar with the highway code, road signs, hazard perception and what to expect on the day of the exam. This is a 10 week course which will cover the main aspects of the exam and support them with their revision.

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Dates:

Wed 21/02/2024 -
Wed 08/05/2024

Times:

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Duration:

10 sessions

Location:

Hope Church
18A Derrington Avenue
Crewe
CW2 7JB

Tutor:

Andrea Ostapski

Course code:

Q00013486

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

9 places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £75.00

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12 months

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Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 2

This is an entry level functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This Functional Skills Maths course will support you in everyday situations. It will help you to develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life. This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to further progress onto entry level three maths and eventually intermediate and GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience.Whether you have studied basic Maths before or you are completely new to it, You will find value in this Functional Skills Maths course.You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.Start your Maths journey by registering for this course today!

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Dates:

Mon 26/02/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024

Times:

9:15am - 11:45am

Duration:

18 sessions

Location:

Malmesbury Primary School (London)
Coborn Street
London
E3 2AB

Tutor:

Fatima Dana

Course code:

Q00014046

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £150.00

Support Work in Schools

If you are thinking about a career in teaching, this introductory course is for you. Teaching assistants are an integral part of the classroom. Not only do they provide vital support for pupils, they support the teaching that takes place. This course is ideal if you would like to know more about working as a teaching assistant.

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Dates:

Tue 27/02/2024 -
Wed 31/07/2024

Course code:

P00000024

How you'll learn:

Online

Availability:

10+ places remaining

Status:

In progress

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

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Dates:

Wed 28/02/2024 -
Thu 16/05/2024

Times:

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Duration:

18 sessions

Location:

Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JT

Tutor:

Linda Attridge

Course code:

Q00014113

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

6 places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £150.00

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2

If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment. Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.

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Dates:

Wed 28/02/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024

Times:

9:00am - 2:30pm

Duration:

38 sessions

Location:

Park Lane Children's Centre (London)
139 Park Lane
London
N17 0HB

Tutor:

Bimbola Olawanle

Course code:

Q00013337

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

1 place remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £225.00

History: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

Sources from ancient Egypt do not just tell us about tombs and death, we can learn a lot about life over 3000 years ago as well. Egyptians could write frankly, satirically, or even humorously providing a fascinating insight into an ancient society. In a study day suitable for all we consider topics such as work, play, education, games, birth, death, love and more. You will read texts and view images from ancient Egypt in order to explore and evaluate the evidence for the daily life of individuals and the elite in ancient Egypt.

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Dates:

Wed 28/02/2024 -
Wed 27/03/2024

Times:

10:15am - 12:15pm

Duration:

5 sessions

Tutor:

John Billman

Course code:

Q00012305

How you'll learn:

Online

Availability:

9 places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £37.00

Personal Development: Introduction to Basic First Aid

This five-week course, where you will develop your understanding of basic first aid. The skills you will learn will increase your confidence when you need to use them.Each week we will have a theme, that builds your knowledge around basic first aid skills, for example bandages and slings, burns and scalds, resuscitation and how to call an ambulance in an emergency. At the end of the course, you will gain some skills and create a flow chart of what to do when there is an accident at KCU.

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Dates:

Wed 28/02/2024 -
Wed 27/03/2024

Times:

1:00pm - 3:15pm

Duration:

5 sessions

Location:

Kettering Community Unit
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JB

Tutor:

Karren Bennett

Course code:

Q00013384

How you'll learn:

In venue

Availability:

2 places remaining

Status:

In progress

Fee range

Free to £47.25

WEA online and in-venue courses for adults | WEA (2024)

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