Adult Education

Education doesn't stop when you leave school. As we get older, as technology speeds up, as the world of work changes, we all benefit from refreshing ourselves with some education whether we are 18 or 80. Whether it's to equip ourselves for a job, just to stretch ourselves in mind and body, or even to meet some new interesting friends, there are programmes to meet all interests.

In Durham we're experts in teaching adults. So forget your school days. It doesn't matter what O levels or GCSEs you have or don't have. You'll enjoy learning in a friendly environment (yes, our centres are nice and warm even on a November evening!).

With us you'll get lively teaching to open up exciting horizons.

For more information, please contact our specialist workers:
North Durham Mr Carl Belshaw 0191 388 1043
Sedgefield Area Mr Darryn Hook 01325 312 520
Dales Area Mr Stuart Dexter 01388 603 543
Central Durham Mr Ernie Sarsfield 0191 3751252
Easington Area Mr Robert McGouran 0191 586 5783

Basic Skills

LEAP (Local Education for Adults Project) Adult Education Centre

All our Basic Skills centres offer adults an opportunity to seek help to improve reading, writing, spelling, number and communication skills, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

People return to learning for a variety of reasons. It can�

Improve your confidence and self-esteem.
Improve your job prospects.
Improve your reading, writing, computer and number skills.
Help you to help your children with their homework.

You can choose how you want to work from:

Taught sessions with learning on a one to one basis or in a group situation.
Open learning which offers you the chance to drop into a group and improve your basic skills as and when you are able.
Independent Learning for students who prefer to work independently with only minimal support from a tutor as and when required.
Dyslexia: If you think you may be dyslexic call and see us. We offer assessment and support. You can work on a one to one basis with a specialist tutor who will work out an individual programme to meet your needs.

Computers Don't Bite!

Whether you want to become familiar with word processing, spreadsheets, database or get to grips with Internet, we can help you log on and take off!

Family Learning

We provide opportunities for parents and children to share fun learning experiences at school and home. Parents learn how to support their children with literacy and numeracy while improving their own skills at the same time.

Deaf Project

Our Centres offer the following CACDP courses to individuals and organisations:

Deaf Awareness
Certificate in Communications Tactics with Deaf People
British Sign Language Stage

Careers Advice

Call in for free information about jobs, training and courses.

ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)

Our Centres run small friendly classes to help with speaking and/or reading English.

Courses for Teaching

Level 2 Certificate in Adult Learning Support

If you have a sound educational background and want to become a volunteer in our Centres we offer introductory training in supporting adults with literacy and numeracy skills. If applicants do not have GCSE grade C or above or equivalent they will need to take the National Literacy or Numeracy Test at level 2.

C & G Level 3 Adult Literacy Support 9483

For existing teaching staff wishing to work alongside Basic Skills specialists.

NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants

A course for people who want to work as a teaching assistant. This course combines taught sessions with school placements for practical experience.

NCFE Sessional Creche Workers Certificate

A course for people interested in employment as a creche worker. This course combines taught sessions with creche placements for practical experience.

Dyslexia Level 4 Certificate

Teaching adults with specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia).

All tuition is free but there may be a small charge in some cases for certification

Pop in for a chat:
Contact us at your nearest centre.

Lisa Wells
Return to Learn Centre
Front Street
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 0ST
Tel: 01207 230 521
Fax/Minicom: 01207 299 288
Email: [email protected]

Judi Collin
LEAP in Teesdale
LEAP Office
23 Market Place
Barnard Castle
Co Durham
DL12 8NE
Tel: 01833 690381
Email: [email protected]

Learn East
Yoden House
30 Yoden Way
Peterlee
SR8 1AL
Tel: 0191 5862402
Email: [email protected]

Jane Corrigan
Focus on Learning
Deerness Valley School
Bracken Court
Ushaw Moor
Durham
DH7 7NG
Tel: 0191 3733146
Email: [email protected]

Adult and Community Education Learning Plan


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