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This short course is aimed at anyone who is involved in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and would like some basic tips and suggestions on how to do this. You may be a volunteer at a drop-in centre or you may have started a new role helping people from a range of backgrounds to learn English. We will look at ideas and activities for including beginners as well as those with a higher level of skill. There will be a focus on teaching asylum seekers and refugees who may not attend regularly, but are keen to improve their English ̨Íåswag.

Are you currently studying? On this Confidence to Learn course, you will develop study ̨Íåswag that will help direct you to a more focused way of studying. If you have not studied for a long time, or worried about how to start an assignment, or manage your time, this is the course for you. You will have the opportunity to personalise your approach to study and learning. Over the course you will find out what works best for you. General study ̨Íåswag are not for a specific subject, they are ̨Íåswag that cover all subject areas. The study ̨Íåswag you will develop at this level will help as you go through each topic on the course. To develop your study ̨Íåswag, you will practise a variety of tasks such as time management, active listening ̨Íåswag, note taking and many more. This will help you become more confident in the way you study. Study ̨Íåswag are not just for this course, they can be used in a variety of ways, for example solving problems in everyday life and managing your time successfully and learning to remain focused on a task.

Experience the therapeutic benefits of clay modelling with our Ways to Wellbeing: Clay Modelling course. Learn techniques for creating clay sculptures and decorative items to enhance your well-being. Ideal for individuals seeking creative expression through clay.

Join our 10-week culinary adventure, designed to deepen your understanding of Persian spices and ingredients, master essential cooking techniques, and explore a variety of recipes. Under the expert guidance of our experienced tutor, you'll gain confidence in the kitchen, discover the health benefits of various ingredients, and build a strong foundation for further culinary pursuits. This course offers a perfect blend of theory and practical sessions, providing a comprehensive learning experience that will leave you equipped to create delicious and nutritious meals for yourself, family and friends. Connect with like-minded food enthusiasts and take your cooking ̨Íåswag to the next level.

The course will briefly introduce the principal ideas of a selection of philosophers and apply these to the discussion of the news headlines and the controversies that lie behind them. This course will encourage discussion and sharing of ideas about current affairs and will involve reflecting on how to make philosophy a part of this discussion. Reading material will be provided on Canvas and the tutor will introduce the key ideas of relevant articles. However, reading before class is not essential. The main activity is to share ideas on news stories.

For beginners and improvers, this is a course explores a range of arts materials and techniques to give people confidence and ̨Íåswag to create their own unique art. The emphasis will be on experimentation, enjoying the process, and trying a range of materials to find out what works best for each student’s style and interest. Materials we will use will include watercolour, inktense, acrylic, brusho, soft pastels, oil pastels, graphite, charcoal, water-soluble pencils and sticks, and foamboard printing. We will also explore different surfaces and papers.

This ten-week course will present and explore classical mythology and other traditions of myth by exploring their magical, more transformative aspects. Over the course of these sessions we will consider how the subject matter, style and context of texts and writers from a range of diverse backgrounds contain and harness these ideas in ways that continue to powerfully impact on us in the modern world. We will examine the historical and literary specifics of each text and writer individually and as part of a collective tradition, along with reference to quality critical resources on the role, meaning and purpose of myth more widely. The sessions will combine close reading and audio-visual materials with lively, inclusive and hopefully invigorating discussion. Whether you are just coming into the world of classical and other mythologies or have been interested in these worlds for some time you will be welcome along to these sessions.

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer ̨Íåswag for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital ̨Íåswag, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital ̨Íåswag course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital ̨Íåswag training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage

Welcome to the Beginners Digital course for pre-entry ESOL learners! This course helps you learn basic computer and digital ̨Íåswag while improving your English. You will learn how to use a computer, navigate the internet, and send emails. We will also teach you how to use smartphones and tablets. The course includes activities like typing, searching for information online, and using social media safely. With simple and clear instructions, you will gain confidence in using digital tools. Join us to develop essential digital ̨Íåswag and enhance your English in a supportive and friendly environment!

Can't afford a massage but know you feel so much better after a treatment? Join me on this friendly self-help course that takes you week by week through how to massage the key areas of the body. You will learn Swedish massage techniques commonly used to support your self-help techniques within your own home. This friendly informative course. Will also cover some of the most popular aromatherapy oils that will support muscle aches and pains, congested tissues, lymph oedema, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder and a range of other health problems. Learn the key ingredients of Swedish massage that you apply to yourself. Each week we will cover a different part of the body, massage mediums, safe working practice and some basic anatomy and physiology. Open to all levels of learning.