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Adult learning

Improve your wellbeing, tap into your creative talents, or develop your workplace skills.

Most classes are held at the Thomas Calton Centre. Browse our courses to find out more and enrol.

Our adult learning service

We offer courses designed to develop skills in a range of areas. Find out more.

Creative skills

Includes fitness, dance, and wellbeing courses, as well as music, art and design, creative writing, sewing and garment making, pottery, upholstery, woodworking, and pottery courses.

English and maths

Improve your English, literacy, maths and numeracy and build confidence. Includes English as a second language (ESOL).

Family learning

Our family learning courses help parents and carers support their school-aged children with their learning.

Workplace skills

Gain or develop skills that can help you get into work, or progress your career. Includes digital skills and employability.

Vocational training

Our vocational courses in childcare are held at the Thomas Calton Centre. We have open days where you can learn about them.

Terms and conditions

Check the terms and conditions of our courses.

Page last updated: 30 April 2025

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