Learning for All

Learning for All

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Learning for All

Our broad Learning for All programme offers courses throughout Buckinghamshire, supporting adults with additional needs to develop independent living and work skills in a collaborative and creative environment.

• gain independence
• enhance their employability opportunities
• develop their communication skills
• develop their decision making and problem solving skills
• engage with and participate in the community
• have the opportunity to maintain physical and mental well-being
• develop English, maths and digital skills
• gain confidence to make friends and develop social skills
• acquire skills which have a positive impact on their everyday life

Our dedicated tutors and learning support assistants provide a personalised learning journey for every student that is challenging, varied and fun. All we ask from you is commitment.

For more information, email us on albs@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or call 01296 398957.

 

You can find out more about the individual course dates, locations and subjects here.

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We currently offer the following in courses in our centres:

  • Everyday English
  • Everyday Maths
  • Movement and Wellbeing
  • Drama
  • Rhythm of Life
  • Cooking for Independence
  • Digital skills
  • Art and Wellbeing
  • Textiles and Sustainability
  • Community and World Explorers

Please let us know which course(s) you’re interested in and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

Email albs@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or call 01296 398957 to speak to a member of our team.

    Select your interestEveryday EnglishEveryday mathsMovement and WellbeingDramaRhythm of LifeCooking for IndependenceDigital skillsArt and WellbeingTextiles and SustainabilityCommunity and World Explorers


    Everyday English

    Man holding an ipadCourse aims and content

    This course aims to develop your everyday English skills that can be used at work, home and in the community.

    It is for adults with learning difficulties and or disabilities.

    During the course you will:

    • Improve your reading, writing, speaking or listening
    • Improve your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations
    • Write the letters of the alphabet using upper and lower cases
    • Create short texts using simple sentences and basic punctuation
    • Use grammar and punctuation to help make your writing clear
    • Spell some personal key and familiar words correctly
    • Use spelling methods to learn how to spell common words
    • Read a simple text and identify the main points, responding appropriately
    • Use a computer to type simple texts
    • Use a website to access information
    • You will work from your own starting point and at your own pace.

    Everyday maths

    man learning maths with learning support assistant

    Course aims and content

    The course aims to help you get started using numbers in everyday life. During the course, in a tutor led environment with practical exercises, you will develop skills for daily scenarios, such as:

    • shopping, eg: adding the cost of items and understanding offers
    • planning activities, eg: reading weather reports and comparing prices
    • managing tasks at home, eg: reading an electricity meter and following a recipe
    • managing money, eg: understand coin values, numbers on a bank statement or debit card
    • travelling, eg: working out a bus or taxi fare, tips

    Is this course for me:

    You do not need any qualifications to attend this course. This course is for learners with additional needs who lack confidence with maths and numbers and do not hold a level 2 qualification. The course is for learners who want to develop basic skills to be able to use maths in practical situations in everyday life.

    If you have a learning disability or any worries about your reading or writing please tell us as soon as possible so that we can arrange extra help for you in the classroom.

    Movement and Wellbeing

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    Course Aims and Content

    The course aims to support learners who want to explore music, movement, dance, craft and use them to support their wellbeing.

    During the course you will:

    • Make a selection of craft items following spoken instructions and a demonstration
    • Take part in games and activities that support social and communication skills
    • Support you to learn exercise techniques to practise at home
    • Identify the importance of warming up and cooling down when we exercise
    • Learn a variety of dance movements and sequences
    • Work with others to create choreography
    • Explore the positive effect of exercise on your health and wellbeing.

    Drama

    Three learners in hats performing a drama sketchCourse aims and content

    This course aims to explore drama.

    It is for adults with additional needs who have an interest in writing plays, doing role play, interacting with others, making props and doing a performance.

    During the course, and working at your own pace, you will:

    • Use a variety of different materials and cover a range of activities
    • Follow a sequence whilst acting or dancing
    • Show that you can work with others to write a play
    • Demonstrate that you can take part or film a piece of video
    • Demonstrate that you can say how you could improve your play
    • Take part in simple drama routines that have been used across the world.

    Rhythm of Life

    man playing guitar with woman smiling

    Course Aims and Content

    You will explore music through three themes:

     

    1. The music inside me-it’s all about the beats, heart and soul

    Exploring the music of our bodies including our heartbeat and how music affects us. Thinking, discussing, and demonstrating how music supports emotions and wellbeing. Exploring what makes us happy, sad, excited and helps keep us calm. Create music and personal music compilations.

     

    1. The music all around us- a lifetime of listening.

    Exploring music in nature, exploring the seasons here and abroad. Looking at music created by the world around us, in the environment, animals, and the weather. Completing a sound walk and creating our own soundscape.

     

    1. The music for the people-creating and celebrating music we share and enjoy.

    Exploring how people use music to celebrate and entertain. We will look at music from festivals, international music, and anthems. Explore how music is used in films, and popular TV shows. We will create our own festival, celebrating with music.

    Cooking for Independence

    Course aims and content

    This course aims to explore and develop your maths and communication skills through different cooking methods and daily living skills including; planning meals, selecting and weighing ingredients, budgeting and paying for ingredients and exploring ways of working safely when in the kitchen.

    It is for adults with additional needs who wish to develop their cooking, maths and communication skills.

    During the course you will:

    The course aims to support the continued development of your independent living skills. You will budget,  plan, prepare, and cook meals that can be replicated at home. As well as developing your cooking methods you will explore the cost saving of cheaper alternatives to ingredients, multi-use of ingredients and reducing food waste.

    In a tutor-led environment through demonstrations and practical exercises students will learn to:

    • Choose, plan and prepare simple healthy meals.
    • Weigh, measure and compare ingredients.
    • Explore the cost and payment of ingredients using a range of money.
    • Recognising ways of keeping safe in the kitchen.
    • You will work from your own starting point and at your own pace.

    Digital skills

    Course Aims and Content

    This course is for learners with additional needs who wish to develop your everyday digital skills that can be used at work, home and in the community.

    During the course you will: 

    • Learn and improve keyboard and mouse skills.
    • Use websites to access information.
    • Use a computer safely and recognise how to stay safe online when entering personal details.
    • Use a computer to type simple texts.
    • Send, receive, forward and delete emails.
    • Practise using a search engine .
    • Exploring how to access community resources such as doctors or pharmacists.

    Art and wellbeing

    Man holding up a piece of craft made in an ALDD class

    Course aims and content

    This course is for learners with additional needs who have an interest in developing their skills in art and the process of being creative.

    This course aims to increase your knowledge and skills of Art by including some of the elements of art e.g. colour, line, shape, space and texture through set activities and projects that result in the creation of your own artwork. It also aims to support your health and wellbeing through the process of exploring, developing and creating in the activities set and with the creation of your own ideas.

    During the course you will:

    • Explore different art techniques
    • Discover the work of well known and practicing artists and art movements
    • Create 2 dimensional (2D) and 3 dimensional (3D) artwork
    • Create artwork using a range of materials and methods
    • Evaluate different art pieces
    • Recognise how art plays a part in wellbeing
    • Discover, develop and create your own style and ideas

    Textiles and Sustainability

    Course Aims and Content

    You will be encouraged to explore a range of sewing basic equipment, building up their skills and techniques.

    During the course you will:

    • You will be given the opportunity to practice basic stitches, for example running stitch and explore and practice new stitches.
    • You will be encouraged to follow simple instructions and patterns.
    • You will create and explore various textiles projects using a range of materials, skills, and techniques.
    • Explore reuse, repurpose, recycle as part of a project.
    • You will have the opportunity to reflect and evaluate pieces of work, celebrating achievements and challenging yourself to improve key skills.

    Community and World Explorers

    Course Aims and Content

    This course aims to explore the world, its people and the environment we live in, starting with your hometown and area. We will look at how people live, their culture, festivals, music, food, transport and the impact we make on the world around us. There will be opportunities to discuss and debate current affairs. Learners will explore what it means to belong to a community.

    During the course you will: 

    • Prepare and take part in discussion and debate.
    • Develop research skills and present what you have found out.
    • Show that you can work with others to produce a group presentation.
    • Prepare questions for and listen to speakers from local community groups.
    • Take part in enrichment trips to local places of interest including your local museum and library.
    • Cook and share dishes from other cultures.

    What our learners say:

    “Coming to my class has helped me meet new people and build my confidence.” Claire

    “I am doing a cookery class and have learnt how to make lasagne which is my favourite.” John

    “When things are not going well and you are feeling lonely you always have class to look forward to. Making friends and learning something new helps you feel better about yourself.” Sam

    “Everything is online even making an appointment to see a doctor. Coming to class is helping me learn how to use a computer and to be able to contact friends and family.” David

    “The cookery class is fun as well as helping you learn new recipes and how to budget.” Maria