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Moira Adult Learning Centre

Moira Adult Learning Centre is located a three-minute walk away from the Baxter Gate bus stop and a minute away from Southfields Park. The Moira Centre has a total of six classrooms including a dedicated IT suite, cosy general purpose classrooms and a spacious main hall. The Moira Centre plays host to courses from across the GoLearn programme including our Learning for Independence curriculum (LLDD), English and Maths, Digital Skills, Drawing and Painting, Languages and more!

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  • The Moira Adult Learning Centre, Moira St, Loughborough LE11 1AX. Get directions.
  • Freephone 0800 988 0308
  • lals.loughboroughbs@leics.gov.uk
  • Open: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm

    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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The tile-floored Main Hall at the Moira Adult Learning Centre is a multi-use room which can be used as a traditional classroom for large groups as-well-as a room for activity classes. The image shows long rectangular tables arranged in a rough circle surrounded by blue chairs. On the left-hand wall you can see colourful examples of learner's work. On the right-hand wall you can see the floor-to-ceiling panels which allow the main hall and classroom 6 to be joined for large events.Hall
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Image shows Room 3 at the Moira Adult Learning Centre. This is one of the larger classrooms and the white-walled, grey-pink linoleum floored room shows seven large desks arranged in a horse-shoe facing the large interactive screen and a smaller tutor desk.Room 3
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Car parking

If you are travelling to our venue by car, we recommend the following public car parks:

Bus services

The following bus services provide transport in and out of Loughborough:

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 Melton Library building, including the Adult Learning Suite, is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Access to the building is via the ramp at the main entrance with a push-button opening on the front door.

Toilets

The library is equipped with disabled toilet which is available for all learners and library users.

Facilities

Each classroom is fully equipped with:

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

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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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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An elderly gentleman is sitting in an IT suite smiling at the camera whilst holding some instructions given to him by his tutor who is crouching to the side of him smiling.

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 and 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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