Computer Skills: Community Learning
Computer Skills
Introduction to Computer Skills
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long
Content: This course aims to provide a simple hands on introduction to enhance learner’s digital skills. Learners will be taught how to
- switch on a computer safely and shut it down
- enter text and numbers using a keyboard and mouse
- use word-processing to type words and numbers
- use the internet safely and legally
Computer Skills - Beginners: Part 1 & Part 2
Duration: Each part is 6 weeks long
Content: This course supports learners in acquiring the basics digital skills needed for everyday life and become more confident in using a computer or a laptop. Learners will be taught how to
- create simple Word documents
- create and use an email address
- be safe online
- find information from the internet that is useful and of interest to you
- use the internet safely and legally
Computer Skills - Beginners Plus: Part 1 & Part 2
This course aims to improve learners basic digital skills working at their own pace and focus on the areas they wish to develop, supported by the teacher. Learners will be taught how to
- develop word processing skills
- improve the display of a word document
- use computers to search for basic useful information
- read, send and receive emails
- download files from the internet
- safe and responsible online
Computer Skills - Next Steps
This course aims to enable learners to improve on their digital skills and progress towards an accredited Digital Skills course. Learners will learn about
- the basics of using the internet
- how to working with online forms
- using personal data safely online
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement and it could lead to further accredited qualifications such as IT skills for employment and ICDL level 1 and 2.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Healthy Living: Community Learning
Healthy Living
Healthy Eating
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to raise awareness of healthy eating by providing learners with factual information and strategies to enable them to make informed choices around healthy eating.
Learners will be taught how to
- make healthy food choices
- identify the different food groups and explore how to put together a well-balanced diet
- make healthy snacks, school meals and home cooked dinners
Waste Not, Want Not
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to raise awareness of how to be more sustainable with food and use a practical approach to reduce waste.
Learners will be taught how to
- understand their own food waste behavior
- strategies needed to reduce food waste
- money saving skills when shopping for food
Sow and Grow
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course will give learners the skills to grow and care herbs, plants and vegetables.
Learners will learn how to
- grow their own food
- make healthy food choices
- be safe while working in the garden
Active Life
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to lead an active healthy lifestyle.
Learners will
- identify the importance of physical activity and healthy living
- know how to make activity and lifestyle changes
Healthy Body
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course explores the variety of challenges and barriers we may experience when maintaining a healthy body. It Introduces learners to different types of non-medical strategies that can be used in everyday life that may support them to overcome the challenges.
Learners will be taught how to
- explore a range of habits that may be a barrier to having a healthy body
- how lifestyles can prevent diabetes and heart diseases
- understand how our immune system responds to vaccines and viruses
- importance of hygiene in maintain a healthy body
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement and it could lead to further accredited qualifications such as Entry 3 to Level 2 Ascentis Award in Healthy Living.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Early Years: Community Learning
Early Years
Time to Talk
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to give parents of young children awareness of how to extend and support children’s communication and language development. Learners will
- explore the role you play in developing your child’s speaking and listening skills.
- develop strategies and produce simple inexpensive resources to support speech and language development
Learning through Play
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to raise awareness of how play is used to promote children’s learning and development. Learners will explore
- STEM learning
- working without instructions
- creating story sacks
- supporting their child in developing creative skills
Is My Child School-ready?
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to explore the everyday life skills children need to have developed when starting school. Learners will learn
- strategies to support their child’s emotional wellbeing
- techniques that develop self-help skills, encourage independence and build positive routines
- how to support their child with numbers, reading and writing
Empowering Children - Parts 1 & 2
Duration: Each part course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course gives learners opportunities to have one to one time with their child whilst developing emotional and social skills.
The course enhances parenting skills and gives space to discuss strategies and approaches that can lead to happier parenting. Learners will
- learn a range of techniques to strengthen the relationship between parent and child.
- improve their ability to support their child’s behaviour, social and life skills.
- improve communication between parent and child.
- explore children’s development and needs.
- explore legislation around Child Protection and Safeguarding
Storytelling
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course aims to help parents and children in their journey of improving English skills and exploring the importance of children’s stories. Learners will
- improve motivation and ability to read to their children
- explore different storytelling techniques.
- develop an understanding of the importance of reading and exploring stories together
- improve English verbal skills and confidence
Phonics Play - Part 1 & 2
Duration: 6 weeks long or 2 hour workshop
Content: These courses aim to explore the phonics learning-to-read method by guiding parents to support their children to link sounds to letters to enable them to read words and sentences. Learners will explore:
- practical techniques to build confidence in reading skills
- key terminology
- blending sounds by modelling
- decoding and encoding clusters, digraphs and trigraphs
- spelling rules, tricky words and high frequency words
Introduction to Childcare
Duration: 6 weeks or 2 hour workshop
Content: Introduction to Childcare aims to support learners to make an informed decision whether they want to work in a childcare setting. Learner will learn how to:
- identify health and safety requirements within a childcare setting
- recognise activities that will support children’s development
- understand the importance of being professional when working with children
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement and it could lead to further accredited qualifications from Entry 3 to Level 3 Childcare and Supported Teaching and Learning courses.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Creative Arts: Community Learning
Creative Arts
Creative Arts Courses/Workshops
Duration: 6 Weeks and/or 2 hour workshops
Content: We have an exciting Creative Arts package that aims to motivate our learners to become more creative. Our Creative Arts package gives 6 different tasters over 6 weeks where learners can explore different activities and techniques.
The course aims to improve learner’s motivation and identify opportunities for progression to a qualification in a chosen area.
Learners will learn the basic skills in a range of subjects
Drawing & Painting
Explore using different paint and paper and learn about the basic skills of drawing.
Hair & Beauty
Cleansing skin, make-up step by step guide, basic hair styles, curling and straightening.
Cake Art
Explore basic cake decorating skills, Health and Safety aspects related to food safety. Explore seasonal and cultural festivals through baking.
Digital Art
Draw digitally using different software.
Textiles
Develop an understanding and experience of using different textile processes and techniques.
Floristry
Explore and use different types of flower arranging tools. Learn basic techniques to make simple flower arrangements
Jewellery Making / Resin
Clay
Explore and use different types of clay. Use various clay making tools. Make a coil pot using basic clay techniques.
Arabic Calligraphy
This course aims to introduce Arabic handwriting in a fluid manner to convey harmony, grace and beauty.
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement. Further Arts courses at beginner and intermediate level are available from our BAES Centres.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Wellbeing: Community Learning
Wellbeing
Bounce Back
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course provides an opportunity to understand the importance of managing anxieties and developing simple strategies to support emotional and mental wellbeing. We aim to equip learners with the right tools to bounce back in the face of change and uncertainty. Learners will be taught how to
- use different strategies to build resilience
- self-motivate themselves to reach their short and long-term goals
- find a good balance and shape a brighter future going forward
Art for Wellbeing
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop.
Content: This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to use basic art and music skills for your own wellbeing, as well as gaining a new hobby.
Learners will
- explore different ways of using music and art for your own wellbeing
- identify the importance of wellbeing and looking after ourselves.
Movers and Shakers
Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.
Content: This course raises awareness of physical development and the importance in developing a healthy lifestyle. Learners will learn how to
- use a range of activities focusing on different exercise activities suited for the whole family
- use strategies to enable them to make informed choices around exercising and wellbeing
Healthy Relationships
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop
Content: This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of what a healthy relationship is.
Learners will
- explore signs of good and bad relationships
- identify negative behaviour traits
- explore strategies how to improve an unhealthy relationship
Reading for Wellbeing
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop
Content: This course aims to introduce reading as a tool for improving our wellbeing.
Learners will
- read texts and discuss them in a group
- explore ways of respectfully sharing opinions based on critical thinking
Wellbeing and Mindfulness
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop
Content: This course aims to introduce Mindfulness and meditation as a tool for improving our wellbeing and resilience.
Learners will -
- use mindfulness as a tool to reduce stress and panic attacks
- use mindfulness as a tool to respond to challenges more calmly and effectively
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement. At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
