Growing a lifelong love of learning with communities in Wiltshire Discover opportunities - Develop skills - Achieve ambitions Family and Community Learning offers a broad range of learning opportunities intended to encourage adults to: Return to learning Further develop skills and qualifications Enhance their lives and to make the most of opportunities Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/family-learning Contact details: [...]
Delivers a wide range of practical workshops in the classroom and outdoors, for all ages and abilities. Website: www.wiltshirewildlife.org Contact details: Tel: 01380 829076 Email: learning@wiltshirewildlife.org The Repair Academy is a social enterprise start up dedicated to reducing waste, providing skills and training for young people and offering affordable goods to low-income households. Website: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/repair-academy [...]
A youth club that provides sessions for young people throughout the week including a SEND club session. Time to talk (Teentalk) is funded by Young Melksham and provides 3 hours counselling and support for young people (11 – 19yrs) every Thursday at Melksham Library from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. Website: youngmelksham.org.uk/ Contact details: Tel: 01225 667327 [...]
Supports the development of young people through a variety of training and practical volunteering opportunities. Splash supports young people between the ages of 9 - 16 years who are facing challenges in their lives through a programme of activities in the school holidays. The Inspire Study Programme develop skills, health, wellbeing, confidence and understanding of [...]
An independent charity that gives grants and funding to the voluntary sector and charities across Wiltshire and Swindon. Education Support Grant: Open to individuals of any age up to 25 who have a disability or additional learning need, or who have been in the care of the local authority (Wiltshire or Swindon) University Bursaries - [...]
A new initiative for 15-25 year olds to help them reach their potential. Get Ahead offers a flexible range of qualifications and experiences which have been designed to help young people feel confident, focused and empowered. As well as expert careers information, advice and guidance, young people will develop a whole range of work focused skills [...]
The Wiltshire Employment Support Team (WEST) assists people into finding and sustaining varying levels of paid employment with local employers. Support for those with special needs including ASD is via a referral process. Employment and Community Skills Community Connecting assist customers to find out more about their local community and how they can access voluntary [...]
Thera South West supports people with a learning disability. Support available: Finding the right place to live Learning new skills to help you be more independent Getting around your local community and taking part in activities Meeting new people and attending social events Getting a job Getting training or going to college You can buy [...]
A registered charity providing courses to those hardest to reach. Courses include IT, community based courses and The Prince's Trust TEAM programme. Website: www.learningcurve.org.uk Contact details: Tel: 01225 792500 Email: info@learningcurve.org.uk
Swindon Foyer offers hostel accommodation for young people. Foyer staff also support residents to develop independent living skills and help them to access education, training and employment. Website: www.stonewater.org/find-a-home/supported-housing/south/swindon-foyer Contact details: Tel: 01793 612622 Swindon Foyer, 17-21 Bath Road, Swindon SN1 4AS
