Community Engagement - Buckinghamshire Adult Learning

Community Engagement

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Community Engagement

We offer free courses and workshops to help you start to learn new skills, be more confident, meet new people, become a volunteer, get a qualification or get a job.*

Please do not worry about coming back to learning as an adult. We understand that adults learn differently to children and our classes are small and very supportive. Even if you did not enjoy school, we are sure that you will enjoy learning now!

Contact us to find out what we offer in your area or come to one of our weekly “Digital Drop-ins”.

You do not need any qualifications to enrol on our courses. Please let us know if you have a disability that might affect your learning so that we can help you.

adult learners making notes in a classroom

Our Courses

Foundation Digital Skills

28 April – 14 July | Monday 9.30am – 11.30am
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

29 April – 8 July | Tuesday 9.30am – 12pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

30 April – 9 July | Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am
Chesham Adult Learning Centre, Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG

2 May – 11 July | Friday 9.30am – 12pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

To further information please contact: cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Moving on with your Digital Skills

23 April – 16 July | Wednesday 9.30am – 12pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

1 May – 10 July | Thursdays 9.30am – 12pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4BA

Email: cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Get Digitally Connected

Get Digitally Connected for Employment

Wednesday 17 April – 17 July | 9.30am – 11.30am
Chesham ALC, Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG

For more information email: cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

New Horizons - Improve your English, maths and digital skills

28 April – 14 July | Monday 9.30am – 12pm or 12.30pm – 3pm
Chesham Adult Learning Centre, Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG

29 April – 8 July | Tuesday 12pm – 2.30pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury, HP19 9LJ 

29 April – 8 July |  Tuesday 12.30pm – 3pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

1 May – 10 July |  Thursday 12.30pm – 3pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

2 May – 11 July |  Friday 9.30am – 12pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

To book or for further information please contact Shabana:
07977 611576
cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Digital Drop-ins - Aylesbury and High Wycombe

Are you struggling to use a computer? Or would you just like to use our computers and free wifi?

Come along to one of our free, weekly digital drop-in sessions in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham

Term-time Only

Tuesdays | 10 am – 12pm
Quarrendon ALC, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

Wednesdays | 10am – 12pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

Use our computers or bring your own device. Support is available if you need it.

For further information please contact: Debbie Garwood: 07770 802497 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Beginners Spreadsheets for Work

This course teaches you how to create an Excel spreadsheet, enter data, and create simple formulas.

30 April – 4 June | Wednesday 12pm – 2.30pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

*Eligibility criteria apply. Multiply is a government-funded programme to help adults (aged 19+) living or working in Buckinghamshire who do not already have a GCSE in Maths at grade C (or equivalent) improve their numeracy skills.

Intermediate Spreadsheets for Work

A 5-week course taking a further look at Excel.

11 June – 9 July | Wednesday 12pm – 2.30pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

*Eligibility criteria apply. Multiply is a government-funded programme to help adults (aged 19+) living or working in Buckinghamshire who do not already have a GCSE in Maths at grade C (or equivalent) improve their numeracy skills.

English Skills for Life and Work

Is English Your Second Language? Join our friendly FREE class to help improve your English.

This course provides English language learners with life skills and the opportunity to build on their speaking, listening, reading, writing, and vocabulary. development. This course is suitable for PE/E1 level.

29 April – 15 July | Tuesday 10am – 12pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

30 April – 16 July | Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am
Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA

1 May – 17 July | Thursday 10am – 12pm
Elmhurst Adult Learning Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury HP20 2DB

To find out more please contact Shabana on 07977 611576 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

English For Health and Wellbeing

Join our friendly class to help improve your English.
You will learn speaking and listening skills for Health through Wellbeing activities and conversation. This course is being run in partnership with Public Health.

29 April – 15 July | Tuesday 12.15pm – 2.15pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

30 April – 16 July | Wednesday 11.30am – 1.30pm
Chesham Adult Learning Centre, Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG

1 May – 17 July | Thursday 12.15pm – 2.15pm
Elmhurst Adult Learning Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury HP20 2DB

Spaces are limited, so book to reserve your place.
by contacting Shabana on 07977 611576, cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Support with travel is available.

*Funded for targeted adults 19 years or over who meet UK residency requirements and who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend adult learning courses, including those on low incomes, job seekers, and others referred by community partner organizations.

Improve your Wellbeing with Art

Explore a range of drawing techniques on our FREE 10-week course

7 May – 16 July | Wednesday 9.30am – 12pm
White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham HP5 1AG

Book a place by contacting Debbie Garwood on 07770 802497, cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

*Eligibility requirements

Create Art to Improve your Wellbeing

Explore a range of drawing and painting techniques in a relaxed environment on our FREE 10-week course

7 May – 16 July | Wednesday 12.30pm – 3pm
White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham HP5 1AG

Book a place by contacting Debbie Garwood on 07770 802497, cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

*Eligibility requirements

Healthy Meals on a Budget using an Air Fryer

6 May – 15 July | Tuesday 9.30am – 12pm or 12.30pm – 3pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

7 May – 16 July | Wednesday 12.30pm – 3pm
Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA

8 May – 17 July | Thursday 9.30am – 12pm
Southcourt Baptist Church, 40 Penn Road, Aylesbury HP21 8HW

To find out more please contact: Debbie Garwood: 07770 802497 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Preparing for Work

*FREE Courses to help you get ready for work and build your confidence

 

To find out more please contact: Debbie Garwood: 07770 802497 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

*Courses are funded for adults aged 19 years or over at 1/8/24 who have at least 3 years residency in the UK/EU. Funding for these courses is targeted to support people who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend adult learning courses, including those with qualifications below Level 2 or no qualifications, those on low incomes, jobseekers and others referred by community partner organisations. 

Who are we?

Shabana Farooq
Community Engagement Coordinator
Wycombe

Call or text: 07977 611576

cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Debbie Garwood
Community Engagement Officer
Aylesbury and Chesham

Call or text: 07770 802497

cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

What our learners say

I found the short course on getting to know my digital devices very interesting and helpful, it has helped me browse the internet on my phone and tablet confidently ensuring I stay safe online.

 

I am very grateful for all your help on the digital skills course at Chesham. At the start I didn’t know how to turn on the computer and I have now improved, am more confident and work independently.

 

Its amazing how much you need maths in your cooking. I have gained more confidence and have experimented more at home, I also have learned more tips on flavouring, this has been such a revelation.  I would love to do another course in the future.

 

I am thoroughly enjoying all the courses and would recommend everyone to see if there is a course for them. It is a great social place where you can go and learn new skills. Everyone is friendly and helpful

Next Steps

We talk to you about what you want to do next – maybe you would like advice on getting a qualification in maths, English or digital skills or a vocational qualification from our wide range of Distance Learning courses. Or maybe you would like to talk to a careers advisor about volunteering or job opportunities.

Click on these links for further information on English, maths and Digital Skills courses.

Information on the National Careers Service

Fairhive Community Hub

Every Tuesday at the Vineyard Church, Aylesbury.

You don’t need to be a Fairhive resident to come to the Hub for advice and support.

Careers Springboard

A free job club for Managers, Professionals and Graduates actively seeking work.

Careers Springboard is a registered charity which offers help and support during your job search. We provide free employment support services for people living in the Chilterns, South Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas, but also welcome people from further afield.