Please contact us via email: lifelonglearning@wirral.gov.uk or call 0151 666 3330 or 07789 922 542 with any enquiries or to register your interest. You must be aged 19 or over to enrol. You can also follow us on our Facebook page.
If you're unemployed, in receipt of benefits or earn less that £18,135 our courses are completely free.
- Download Learner Information 2020-21 Booklet (PDF, 2.6MB)
- Download Yearbook 2019-20 Booklet (PDF, 3MB)
ESOL
| Course | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL Speaking & Listening Entry 3 | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Writing Entry 3 | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Reading Entry 3 | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Speaking & Listening Entry 3 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| ESOL Writing Entry 3 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| ESOL Writing Level 1 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| ESOL Speaking & Listening Entry 3 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| ESOL Reading Entry 2 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 Introduction to Reading Skills | Fridays, 15 January to 26 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 Lunchtime Learning Conversation Class | Fridays, 15 January to 26 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 Introduction to Writing Skills | Fridays, 15 January to 26 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 Introduction to Reading Skills | Saturdays, 16 January to 27 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 Phonics | Saturdays, 16 January to 27 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 2 | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Community Interpreting Level 1 | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Pre Entry Qualification | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 2 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Community Interpreting Level 1 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| ESOL Pre Entry Qualification | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| ESOL Getting Started Pre Entry Writing Skills | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Lunchtime Learning ESOL Pre Entry Conversation Skills | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| ESOL Getting Started Pre Entry Reading Skills | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| New To ESOL Entry 1 | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Entry 1 Conversation Skills | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| ESOL Pre Entry Qualification | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| ESOL Pre Entry Language Development | Wednesdays, 13 January to 10 February | Online |
| ESOL Pre Entry Intro To Reading Skills | Wednesdays, 24 February to 24 March | Online |
| Pre Entry ESOL Reading Skills | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Pre Entry ESOL Speaking & Listening Skills | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Pre Entry ESOL Writing Skills | Fridays, 15 January to 26 March | Online |
| EAL Volunteering | Thursdays, 25 February to 25 March | Online |
| Getting Started - Maths for ESOL Learners | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
Maths and English
| Course | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Skills Maths - Level 1 | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Improve Your Maths | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Getting Started - Maths for ESOL Learners | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| Preparing for Functional Skills - Fractions / Decimals / Percentages | Tuesdays, 12 January to 23 March | Online |
| Improve Your Maths | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Preparing for Functional Skills - Improve Your Number Skills | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Functional Skills Maths - Level 1 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Improve Your Maths | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| 1:1 Literacy Support | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Getting Started with Literacy - Entry 1 | Thursdays, 14 January to 11 February | Online |
| Phonics/Reading - Entry 1 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Getting Started with Spelling - Entry 1 | Thursdays, 25 February to 25 March | The Lauries Centre |
| 1:1 Reading Development | Fridays, 15 January to 26 March | Online |
| Improve Your English - Entry 2/3 | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Improve Your English | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Improve Your English - Entry 1 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Improve Your English - Level 1 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Functional English - Entry 3 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Introduction to Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - SPAG | Thursdays, 14 January to 11 February | Online |
| Functional Skills English - Level 1 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Improve Your English | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Introduction to Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - SPAG | Thursdays, 25 February to 25 March | The Lauries Centre |
Computer and Digital Skills
| Course | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Using MS Office | Tuesdays, 12 January to 9 February | Online |
| Intro to MS Office | Tuesdays, 12 January to 9 February | Online |
| Functional Skills in ITC - Level 1 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Functional Skills in ITC - Level 2 | Thursdays, 14 January to 25 March | Online |
| Getting the Most Out of MS Office | Fridays, 15 January to 26 March | Online |
Family Learning
Practical and Creative Skills
| Course | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Floristry | Mondays, 25 January to 8 February | Online |
| Floristry | Tuesdays, 26 January to 9 February | Online |
| Floristry | Tuesdays, 23 February to 23 March | The Lauries Centre |
| Getting the Most Out of That Unused Sewing Machine | Mondays, 25 January to 8 February | Online |
| Introduction to Simple Sewing Techniques | Wednesdays, 20 January to 10 February | Online |
| Working in the Garment/Clothes Trade - Industrial Sewing Tips & Techniques | Thursdays, 21 January to 28 January | Online |
| Beginners Guide to Setting Up & Using Your Sewing Machine | Mondays, 22 February to 22 March | The Lauries Centre |
| Fashion Upcycling & Sustainability - Level 1 | Tuesdays, 23 February to 25 May | The Lauries Centre |
| Introduction to Upcycling | Wednesdays, 13 January to 10 February | Online |
| Sewing Techniques - Level 1 | Wednesdays, 24 February to 26 May | The Lauries Centre |
| Introduction to Using an Industrial Sewing Machine (Beginners) | Thursdays, 14 January to 11 February | Online |
| Beginners Guide to Setting Up & Using Your Sewing Machine | Thursdays, 14 January to 11 February | Online |
| Advanced Sewing Techniques - Level 2 | Thursdays, 25 February to 27 May | The Lauries Centre |
| Beginners Guide To Using an Overlocker | Fridays, 15 January to 12 February | Online |
| Introduction to Using an Industrial Sewing Machine (Beginners) | Fridays, 15 January to 12 February | Online |
Skills for Employment and Volunteering
| Course | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| British Sign Language Introduction Workshop: Meet the Tutor & Start With the Fundamentals | Mondays, 1 February to 8 February | Online |
| Child Development - Level 1 | Mondays, 11 January to 22 March | Online |
| Teaching Assistant - Level 1 | Thursdays / Fridays, 14 January to 26 March | Online |
| Intro to Suporting Children & Young People With a Learning Disability - Level 2 | Thursdays, 14 January to 11 February | Online |
| Intro to Suporting Children & Young People With a Learning Disability - Level 2 | Thursdays, 25 February to 25 March | Online |
| Teaching Assistant - Level 1 | Wednesdays, 13 January to 24 March | Online |
| Horticulture Issues Online | Fridays, 29 January to 12 February | Online |
| Horticulture Issues Online | Thursdays, 4 February to 11 February | Online |
| Award in Health Improvement - Level 1 | Thursdays, 4 March to 25 March | Online |
| Working With Children Course | Wednesdays, 13 January to 10 February |
Online |
| Working in Social Care Course | Fridays, 15 January to 12 February | Online |
| Safeguarding Children Workshop | Wednesday, 3 March | Bee Wirral |
| Safeguarding Adults Workshop | Friday, 12 March | Bee Wirral |
| Health & Safety in Construction With CSCS Card - Level 1 |
Ongoing courses throughout the year - call 0151 666 3330 for more information | |
| Community Environmental Volunteering - For Improved Mental Health & Wellbeing | Mondays, 1 February to 22 February | Online |