ADULT LEARNING
Whatever you want to do, from bricklaying to learning a language to brushing up your Maths skills, there is a course for you nearby. You can meet new people, enjoy learning new skills and even gain a qualification.
For a guide to courses in Fareham, Gosport and Porchester, download the brochure here or pick up the Adult Learning and Leisure booklet from your child’s school, local children’s centre or local library. Download A L & L 2009 Leaflet.
Hampshire Learning provide courses for adults at venues all over Hampshire and their website also offers information and support for learners. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-learning.htm
These Gosport schools and colleges offer a wide range of courses for adults at various times during the day and at weekends. Check their websites for details:
St Vincent College- with courses taking place at the college and other Gosport venues. http://www.stvincent.ac.uk
Bridgemary Community Sports College http://www.bridgemary.hants.sch.uk
Brune Park Community College http://www.brunepark.co.uk
Bay House School & Sixth Form – for the hugely popular ECDL computer qualification: http://www.bayhouse.hants.sch.uk/Community/ecdl.php
The University of the Third Age encourages lifelong learning for those no longer in full time gainful employment. It has an active branch in Gosport. http://www.gosportu3a.co.uk
Useful websites:
http://www.open4learning.info/hampshire/Default.aspx
Open4Learning Hampshire is the site to help you find funding to support you with the costs of retraining or returning to education. Whether you are taking your first steps into learning or want to boost your skills for work, this website will help you access the financial support you need to support you whilst you learn.
https://skillsaccounts.direct.gov.uk
A gateway to information and advice about careers, improving skills and accessing financial support for learning. An online portal for adults to access a secure record of learning, careers advice services, a funding indicator and a funding voucher of state entitlement.
The great thing about learning with learndirect is that the courses are so flexible. You can do many of the courses at your local centre or from home or work if you have access to the Internet. Courses are broken down into bite-sized chunks, so you can learn at your own pace whenever and wherever it suits you.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/
FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/index.htm Financial help for adult learners from Direct.Gov
http://www.hotcourses.com The UK’s largest course finder
http://www.vision2learn.co.uk Get skilled, get qualified with free online courses
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/adults Links to online guides and courses