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2 events,
Wild Figures – Green Lane Woods, Trowbridge
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - Wild Figures 6 week course starting 4th March 2024 - 11:00-14:30 A free six-week programme to improve number skills, wellbeing, and connection to nature held at Green Lane Woods, Trowbridge. Please click on the link for more information about the course: Wild Figures | Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wild Figures Leaflet 2024 […]
Spreadsheet Course – Continuous Enrolments
Through Multiply, Skills Ladder are offering free online courses to help you improve your skills using Excel spreadsheets. Please click on the links below where you can find more information about each course. Enrolments are continuous. Spreadsheet Course Multiply is here to support adults (aged 19+) improve their skills and confidence in numeracy. Courses are […]
4 events,
Budgeting in Britain – session 1 Balance Your Budget (face to face)
Budgeting in Britain – session 1 Balance Your Budget (face to face)
SESSION AIMS: To support learners to identify why it is important to budget. To provide opportunities for learners to use numeracy skills and techniques for adding and subtracting 2 / 3-digit members to create a budget which allows for regular bills and occasional spending (such as special events). To enable learners to consider what is […]
Budgeting in Britain – session 2 Shop for Less (face to face)
Budgeting in Britain – session 2 Shop for Less (face to face)
SESSION AIMS: To support learners to identify good value for money and how to choose the best buy To enable learners to use numeracy skills and techniques for rounding and adding numbers (mentally) to estimate the costs of purchases To provide learners with the opportunity to consider how businesses encourage us to buy, and to […]
3 events,
Balance your Budget
Balance your Budget
SESSION AIMS: To support learners to identify why it is important to budget. To provide opportunities for learners to use numeracy skills and techniques for adding and subtracting 2 / 3-digit members to create a budget which allows for regular bills and occasional spending (such as special events). To enable learners to consider what is […]
4 events,
Budgeting in Britain – session 1 Balance Your Budget (face to face)
Budgeting in Britain – session 1 Balance Your Budget (face to face)
SESSION AIMS: To support learners to identify why it is important to budget. To provide opportunities for learners to use numeracy skills and techniques for adding and subtracting 2 / 3-digit members to create a budget which allows for regular bills and occasional spending (such as special events). To enable learners to consider what is […]
Budgeting in Britain – session 2 Shop for Less
Budgeting in Britain – session 2 Shop for Less
SESSION AIMS: To support learners to identify good value for money and how to choose the best buy To enable learners to use numeracy skills and techniques for rounding and adding numbers (mentally) to estimate the costs of purchases To provide learners with the opportunity to consider how businesses encourage us to buy, and to […]
3 events,
Spectacular Science (online)
Spectacular Science (online)
What’s this course about? The purpose of this course is to help you develop confidence in using and explaining scientific terms, get creative as a family and develop a sense of awe and wonder to promote enthusiasm for learning. Course format: This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed […]
4 events,
Wiltshire College and University Centre – Basic Maths (Multiply)
The Basic Maths: Multiply programme will give you the confidence and upskill in various maths topics. You’ll gain knowledge by building basic numeracy maths skills that you use in everyday life situations such as banking, shopping, money, utility bills. DIY projects, cooking, gardening, driving, holidays, self-employment/business, childcare costs, maths games or travel. With the topics […]
Community Smart
Community Smart
What’s this course about? The purpose of this course is to develop understanding of how to get the most out of our local area, including how to find out what is available to us, how to move around and how to be a good neighbour. Course format: This is a course where you’ll learn together and take […]
4 events,
Enhance Your English Part 1
Enhance Your English Part 1
Enhance Your English Part 1 What’s this course about? Session dates: 16, 23, 30 April, 7, 14 May Our Enhance Your English (EYE) courses will help you to develop the English skills you need for further study, work or volunteering. These courses are ideal preparation if you are thinking of studying Functional Skills English or […]
Working in Schools
Working in Schools
What’s this course about? This course will help you to prepare for future employment working in schools. It gives an insight into the varied roles and activities you might be involved in and gives you the opportunity to learn alongside other like-minded people. Course format: This is an online course where you’ll learn together and […]
3 events,
Maths for Business Workshop
Inspire (by Wessex Chambers) are running a one day workshop Maths for business - Introduction to managing your company's finances, if your business is established or you are a start up, this one day workshop can support you. A morning session covering: Basic core set of maths skills needed to run any business The afternoon […]
5 events,
ESOL Beginner
Number of sessions: 10 Venue: St Andrews Hall, Avon Road, Tidworth, SP9 7RR Entry Requirements: Family and Community Learning courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Courses are no cost to learners if they are aged 19+, have a Wiltshire postcode, and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years (or have […]
ESOL Beginner – face to face
ESOL Beginner – face to face
This course has been designed to help learners, whose mother tongue is not English, to settle into life in the UK. Learners will be taught a variety of topics in accordance with their individual learning journeys. The aim is to teach learners how to communicate effectively in English covering all four elements (SLC, Reading and […]
Supporting my Teen with Wellbeing
Supporting my Teen with Wellbeing
What’s this course about? This course looks at what happens to the brain through adolescence and the impact that has on behaviour and social development. It uses Positive Psychology approaches to identify the role that adults can play in supporting their teenager’s well-being and some techniques that they can share with their teens to use […]
3 events,
Helping My Child with Anxiety and Worry
Helping My Child with Anxiety and Worry
What’s this course about? This course will help you to understand what anxiety and worry are, how they can affect learning, and how you can support your children’s mental health at home through calming activities. Course format: This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed […]
3 events,
Helping My Child Prepare Positively for Change – online
Helping My Child Prepare Positively for Change – online
What’s this course about? This course will help you to understand the reasons why children may find change difficult, and ways that children’s ability to cope with change positively can be supported at home. Course format: This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly […]
3 events,
Supporting my Teen with Transitions to Adulthood
Supporting my Teen with Transitions to Adulthood
What’s this course about? Course format: This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment. Who will benefit from attending? This course is for parents and carers who want to support their 14+ year old with planning for their post 16 […]
3 events,
Helping My Child Build Concentration and Resilience
Helping My Child Build Concentration and Resilience
What’s this course about? This course will explore the reasons why children may find concentrating or being resilient difficult, and how you can discover ways to build children’s concentration and resilience at home. Course format: This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment. Who […]
3 events,
Understanding the Early Stages of School Avoidance
Understanding the Early Stages of School Avoidance
The purpose of this course is to enable learners to successfully support their children with emotionally based school avoidance. They will gain a greater understanding of the impact of poor attendance on learner outcomes and the legal implications involved. Learners will understand more about the reasons for school avoidance as well as the strategies that […]