WEA courses

Do you struggle to maintain a healthy work/life balance? This course focuses on mindful relaxation practices to support a better balance between professional and personal life. Stress and overwork can lead to burnout, but by incorporating relaxation techniques, you can find harmony and reduce stress. We will work on body awareness, mindful movements, and breathwork to help you unwind and rejuvenate. Each session concludes with a guided relaxation practice to enhance your work/life balance. Everyone can benefit from these practices to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.

If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment. Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.

Explore the fundamentals of counselling with our Introduction to Counselling course. Learn essential skills and techniques used in the counselling profession. Ideal for individuals considering a career in counselling or looking to enhance their interpersonal skills.

Develop your English skills for working in care homes with our ESOL Employability: Care Homes course. Focus on practical communication needed for the care sector. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking employment in care homes.

Focusing on the 1910s and 20s, we will explore Nina Hamnett's life and art amongst the bohemians of Bloomsbury and Montparnasse. Explore the life and work of Nina Hamnet with our Art Appreciation: Nina Hamnet in London and Paris course. Learn about her impact on the art scenes of London and Paris. Ideal for art enthusiasts and anyone interested in modern art history.

Florence is one of the most beautiful and artistically endowed cities in Europe, and although recent scholarship has looked critically at her claim to be the epicentre of the ‘Italian Renaissance’, it remains true that many important advances in painting were made there between 14C-16C. This course aims to re-examine Florence’s position in the ‘Renaissance’ by studying both the role played by the patrons, the wealthy merchant bankers like the Medici, and the artists such as Botticelli, Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.

Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK. This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. What we’ll cover: - Learn to identify common English words in everyday situations. - Understand signs, symbols and texts you will come across. - Read information about timetables, prices, and schedules. - Understand the purpose of different texts, including adverts, posters, and news articles. - Understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.

Are you looking to upskill for employment? Then attend this course and boost your employability skills. If you’re entering the workforce for the first time or after a long break, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for and prepare you for the transition. Learn basic skills for jobs in any sector as well as key soft skills for your CV. Feel confident stepping into the workforce. This course will provide you with the soft skills required to get that job and give you the confidence and self-esteem to sell what you have to offer to potential employers.

This is a General English class aimed at elementary (A1/A2) level learners. This course is for those whose first language is NOT English and in it we will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Although this is a low-level English course, learners should be able to recognise sounds of the English letters and read simple lines of text prior to joining so that they will not struggle. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to build learners’ proficiency and confidence in the English language.

Would you like to be more productive? Setting goals and organising your surroundings can help you avoid getting sidetracked and boost your personal productivity. Sometimes it’s hard to get things done when there are many distractions in your space. Decluttering and organising your home can help you avoid procrastination. (Decluttering can also be a good way to earn some extra money!) This goal-setting course will introduce you to the concept of SMART targets. This stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals. This method helps you set goals that you can realistically achieve. You’ll learn organisation skills to help you declutter your space and maintain focus.