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Enderby Adult Learning Centre

Enderby ALC was opened in September 2018 on the site of the former Danemill Primary School. The old Edwardian school was extensively refurbished and is now our largest dedicated adult learning centre in the county. We host a range of state-of-the-art facilities including two IT suites and a specialist craft room. Alongside this is also a main hall with sprung floors for dance and ballet fitness classes.

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  • Enderby Adult Learning Centre, Townsend Rd, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4PG. Get directions.
  • Freephone 0800 988 0308
  • lals.enderbybs@leics.gov.uk
  • Open: Monday to Wednesday 09.00- 14.00 /17.00-19.30, Thursday 09.00 - 17.00, Friday 09.00-15.00 Please note, these hours are term time only and that the venue will be open on reduced hours during school holiday period. Please call our freephone 0800 988 0308 to check if the venue is open, before visiting.

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Our opening hours for February Half-Term (16th – 20th February):

Monday:  09:00 – 17:00

Tuesday: Thursday – 09:00 – 16:00

Friday:  Closed

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Car parking

FREE onsite parking is available during site opening hours. Dedicated Blue Badge parking spaces are also available.

Bus services

Choose How You Move!

Choose How You Move is a partnership project between Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, funded by the Department for Transport. Their website (and app) is a one-stop-shop for travel information in Leicester & Leicestershire.

Use the journey planner to help you explore the different travel options that are available in Leicestershire.

Accessibility

Disabled Access

The Enderby Adult Learning Centre, is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Disabled access to the building is via the front, please ring the bell to be buzzed in.

Toilets

The venue is equipped with a changing places toilet, available to all learners and venue users

Facilities

Each classroom is fully equipped with:

  • Interactive screens for teaching
  • FREE Wi-Fi
  • Sinks and cleaning facilities for creative courses

Other site features include:

  • Learner breakout area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Learner fridges

Health and Safety

Copies of relevant centre policies related to Health & Safety are available on request from your local Business Support team. Below is some key information:

Fire Evacuation Procedure

During the first lesson, your tutor will talk through the Fire Evacuation Procedure and within the first few weeks do a walk-through practise.

If any learner should need help with leaving the building in case of an emergency, your tutor will complete a Personal Evacuation plan with yourself to ensure this help is in place.

Dynamic Emergency Lockdown Procedure (Run, Hide, Tell)

Dynamic lockdown is the ability to quickly restrict access and egress to the site or building (or part of) through physical measures in response to a threat, either external or internal. The aim of lockdown is to prevent people moving into danger areas and preventing or frustrating the attackers accessing the site or building.

  • Each of our centres holds the overarching procedure specifically related to the venue
  • All our centres display the “Run, Hide, Tell” awareness posters
  • The alarm can be used verbally or by use of a panic alarm

What can I learn?

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Better Mental Health

Whether you would like to improve your mental wellbeing, maintain good mental wellbeing, or learn something new about mental health we have a course to suit you.

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British Sign Language

British Sign Language (BSL) is used by approximately 150,000 people in the UK. Learning BSL is a powerful skill which allows you to communicate with d/Deaf colleagues, friends and family.

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Digital Skills

Whether you are a complete beginner or want to grow your skills we have something for you! Our courses can give you both recognised qualifications that employers are looking for, and useful skills for everyday life.

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Employability Skills

Our Employability courses are specially designed to support those learners wishing to gain skills and qualifications to directly support them to improve, or gain, employment opportunities.

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English & Maths

Whether you are looking to brush-up on the basics, grow your confidence, or gain a qualification, our English and maths courses give you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to succeed.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Our ESOL tutors will support you to learn the language skills you need to be able to communicate in English. You will learn grammar and punctuation, writing and reading, and speaking and listening. 

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Languages

Learning a new language provides you with a new appreciation of diverse cultures and a new skill that can be used for business, work, holidays, and family life.  

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Learning for Wellbeing

Discover a new passion for creativity or get fitter this year by taking part in a course from the Learning for Wellbeing programme. On our courses, you will find a like-minded, supportive community, build confidence, make new friendships and a lot more.

More information about 'Learning for Wellbeing'

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