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May Bank Holidays
April 29th, 2021
Just to let you all know we will be closed on Monday 3rd May 2021 and Monday 31st May 2021.
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Essential Digital Skills
April 13th, 2021
Want to feel up-to-date with technology? The Essential Digital Skills framework defines the digital skills adults need to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world. The qualifications are suitable for all ages (19+) and support the development of key digital skills such as using devices, creating and editing digital media, using … Continued
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Lateral Flow Tests for Learners
April 9th, 2021
The test will be available to collect from The Learning Place on Tuesday 13th April and Thursday 15th April between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00pm and 14:00pm and 16:00pm. Please call 02392 621860 to arrange collection.
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We aim to offer high quality courses at the best value. Our courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the majority are free. For courses with a fee, there is a reduction for those on income-related benefits.
If you want to know more, or can’t find what you’re looking for, please drop-in to The Learning Place on Derby Road, or phone us on 023 9262 1860 or email us at thelearningplace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
We will be pleased to help you find the course you are looking for.
Latest Courses
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint workshop
20 July | 10:00 - 12:00 or 13:00 - 15:00
Would you like to know how to create a captivating slide presentation? Do you want to present information creatively and professionally? Then Microsoft PowerPoint is the perfect tool for you!
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Developing Mindfulness and Self-esteem in your Children
25 May | 10:00 - 12:00
Mindfulness is about developing self - awareness, coping skills and self - acceptance as well as improving self - control, managing emotions and increasing focus and attention.
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Get Ready for School - English
8th June or 29th June | 13:00 - 14:30
Do you have a child starting school in September? Would you like some tips and advice on preparing your child for their new adventure? We will look at strategies and activities to help them begin this exciting learning journey with an English theme.
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Developing Mindfulness and Self-Esteem for Adults
10 May | 10:00 - 12:00
Mindfulness is about developing self - awareness, coping skills and self - acceptance as well as improving self - control, managing emotions and increasing focus and attention.
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Jewellery Making
16 June 2021 | 13:00 - 15:00 | 5 Weeks | £30 or £24 if fee remitted
This is an exciting course that will introduce you to the specialist tools and techniques of basic jewellery making. By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to make pieces using copper, silver wire and beading. You will also be able to design and make your own individual piece of jewellery. Although you will be given tuition on this course and will be given help when needed, it is important that you can work independently as this is a more advanced course.
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Basics of Email Workshop
27th July 2021 | 10:00 - 12:00 OR 13:00 - 15:00
This workshop will teach you how to create your own Gmail account and give you an overview of email and its uses. This workshop is suitable for people who have never used email before but you do need to be able to use a keyboard and mouse.
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Introduction to Email using Gmail
16 June 2021 | 13:00 - 15:00 | 5 weeks
By the end of the course you will be able to keep safe and secure when using emails, send and open emails and attachments, print and delete emails, file your emails into newly created folders and find previously sent emails. You need to be able to use a keyboard and mouse to do this course and must already have a Gmail account.
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Family Learning
Our Family Learning services help parents to learn how their children are taught at school, to enable adults to answer their children’s questions in a way that matches lessons, avoids confusion and increases their own skills.
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Apprenticeships
The Community Learning Service offers Business Administration and Customer Service Apprenticeships at Levels 2, 3 and 4. We are Portsmouth City Council’s in house training provider and welcome apprentices working from other organisations too.
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The Learning Place, 6 Derby Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 8HH
023 9262 1860
thelearningplace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk