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Paediatric First Aid
Do you help out at a school or youth centre? If you volunteer in a setting with children, it’s important to have an understanding of basic paediatric first aid. This paediatric first aid course gives you an introduction to the essential life-saving skills that can make all the difference in an emergency situation.
This course is ideal for you if you work informally with children, toddlers, or babies. It is useful in a variety of settings, including sports halls, community hubs, and youth centres. It is also perfect for new parents who want to understand basic first aid to look after their children.
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Dates:Tue 26/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:St Matthews Neighbourhood Cntr (Library)
10 Malabar Road
Leicester
LE1 2PDTutor:Chantal NgounouCourse code:Q00017254How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Would you like to learn techniques to relax and wind down?
When we’re stressed or anxious it’s hard to feel calm. Anxiety affects over 8 million people in the UK at any time. But you don’t have to live with constant stress or anxiety. There are simple techniques you can learn to manage it.
This stress management course is ideal if you want to learn habits to reduce stress and anxiety. It can help you lead a healthier and fuller life
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Dates:Fri 29/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Leicestershire Recovery College (Groby)
C/O Bradgare Unit
Glenfield Hospital Site
Groby
LE3 9EJTutor:Harsha KotechaCourse code:Q00017260How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Using Canvas to Learn
Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses.
This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Mon 16/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Matthews Neighbourhood Cntr (Library)
10 Malabar Road
Leicester
LE1 2PDTutor:Chantal NgounouCourse code:Q00017222How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Get Ready for Level 1 Maths
Prepare for success in Level 1 Maths with our comprehensive preparatory course. Enhance your mathematical skills needed for further education and everyday life. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their maths proficiency.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Location:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDCourse code:Q00017257How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Entry Level Essential Digital Skills
Build a solid foundation in digital literacy with our Entry Level Essential Digital Skills course. Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for absolute beginners looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Chantal NgounouCourse code:Q00017244How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3)
Digital skills are increasingly in demand in modern society. Picking up essential digital skills can help you go about your everyday life, as well as open doors to employment opportunities.
This course starts at the beginning and covers everything from using a digital device to getting started on social media and making videos.
This Entry-level 3 digital skills course is aimed at complete beginners- so don’t worry if this is new to you.
If you want to learn digital skills for everyday life or improve your job prospects, this course is ideal for you. It's also suitable for people reentering the workforce after a long break.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 21/03/2025Times:9:30am - 2:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Nutan RamjiCourse code:Q00010363How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Using Canvas to Learn
Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses.
This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 14/01/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00017223How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Thurmaston Community Centre
Silverdale Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8NJTutor:Sukhwinder GarchaCourse code:Q00018708How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £31.50
Level 1 Digital Skills
Become a tech-whizz and gain confidence with a variety of online tools. This Advanced Digital Skills training will help you feel comfortable with new technologies and in control of digital spaces.
This advanced course is for anyone wanting to further develop their digital skills. You will learn skills for employment and everyday life in this digital skills course.
This digital training aims to teach you advanced digital skills for everyday life. It can also help you progress to job roles that require digital skills.
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Dates:Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Chantal NgounouCourse code:Q00017246How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Entry Level Essential Digital Skills
Build a solid foundation in digital literacy with our Entry Level Essential Digital Skills course. Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for absolute beginners looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.
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Dates:Tue 01/07/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00017243How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80