We offer a wide range of courses for adults with learning disabilities, providing opportunities for individuals to develop skills and knowledge in key areas including:
Before enrolling every individual is offered one-to-one information, advice, and guidance with our specialist coordinators so that we can identify starting points and goals for the future. This also ensures that the most beneficial and relevant course of learning is chosen and learners have the appropriate support to succeed.
Learning is delivered through practical and engaging learning activities which encourage learners to be self-advocates, make choices, become more independent, express opinions and work with others developing valuable skills that can be transferred outside of the classroom. Learners benefit from a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where mutual respect is embedded.
Learners progress to become more confident and independent in their everyday lives and may continue further learning, move on to volunteering or employment after attending courses.
If you need more information, or want to discuss our Learning for Independence courses you can: visit our Learning Centres in-person, or contact us on the details below.
Courses that enable you to find out about and act upon: - Your health; - Personal exercise programmes; - Shopping and preparing food; - Planning personal leisure activities; - Being responsible for personal safety; - Increasing self confidence and esteem; - Working outdoors.
More information on Health & Wellbeing
Courses to help you understand, learn and practice some of the skills you need in the world of work and volunteering.
More information on Work and Volunteering - Catering and Customer Service Skills
This may then help you to: - Become more independent; - Enjoy and understand your community; - Speak up for yourself; - Understand your money; - Improve self confidence and self-esteem; - Make choices.
More information on Independent Living Skills
Courses suited to adults who would like to learn to use their leisure time creatively. You will have the opportunity to work on individual and group based projects based on: Art, Craft and Woodwork.
More information on Creativity - Art, Craft and Woodwork
Take part in fun drama and performance activities while building confidence and independence. Learners will explore acting, storytelling, movement, and role play, helping to develop communication, social, and teamwork skills. This supportive course provides opportunities to express yourself, try new experiences, and learn in a friendly and welcoming environment.
More information on Communication - Drama and Performance
Explore the world through a range of sensory activities designed to support learning and wellbeing. This course will encourage exploration using sight, sound, touch, smell, and movement.
More information on Communication - Sensory Learning
Literacy courses support development of English skills and knowledge at all levels. Courses focus on the skills and knowledge that are important for you at the level that you are working at. Skills and knowledge you can learn include recognising letters and words, reading, writing, communication, presenting to others and exploring a range of different styles and types of writing.
More information on Independence - Literacy
Numeracy courses support development of maths skills and knowledge at all levels. Courses focus on the skills and knowledge that are important for you at the level that you are working at. Skills and knowledge you can learn include recognising numbers, understanding value, sequencing, adding and subtracting, working with money and budgeting.
More information on Independence - Numeracy
Learn practical skills to help you manage your money. This course covers budgeting and, saving.
More information on Independence - Numeracy - Managing Your Money
Courses that support learners to understand more about their local community, including public transport, shopping, volunteering opportunities, local amenities, and more.
More information on Independence - Accessing the Local Area
Learn about the people, places, and events that have helped shape our community. This course helps learners build knowledge, confidence, and a better understanding of the world around them in a friendly and supportive environment.
More information on Community - People, Places and HistoryPersonal Journals
Volunteering Skills
Communication Skills
Literacy Skills
Numeracy Skills
Sensory Learning
