What are Skills for Life?

Skills for Life are our way of simplifying daily life. Our courses are about gaining new or enhancing existing knowledge. We offer courses that help with:

  • interpersonal communication
  • health
  • wellbeing
  • managing emotions
  • fitness
  • and more

These courses offer a helping hand to make your life journey smoother.

You don’t have to aim big, taking these small steps can help boost your skills.

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    A History of Witchcraft

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    £120.00

    We are excited to announce a new course to our Community provision from September 2025!

    Explore the fascinating history of witchcraft from its ancient roots in Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through the fear-fuelled Witch Crazes of early modern Europe, to the magical traditions of today. This informal, non-accredited course examines how beliefs about magic evolved over time and why they led to the persecution of thousands—mainly women—across centuries. Perfect for history enthusiasts looking to learn for personal interest and enjoyment.

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    Access to Further Education (FE)

    Unlock your full potential with this course designed for academically able learners who, for various reasons, have not achieved GCSEs.

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    Creative Writing: Developing as a Writer

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    Join a friendly, supportive environment where you can focus on your craft and build confidence as a writer. Let’s uncover what makes your writing truly yours!

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    Creative Writing: Starting Points

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    £120.00

    Be inspired, use your imagination to bring words to life.

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    English Language – GCSE

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    Price range: £50.00 through £250.00

    There are plenty of reasons to study GCSE English Language; whether it’s to get better qualifications for higher education, create more avenues for a career, or simply for self-improvement – sitting GCSEs in adulthood is a fantastic way to gain new skills and bolster your CV.

     

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    Futures in Employment

    This course is suitable for learners who are uncertain about their career path and seek a program with a practical focus to ready themselves for future employment opportunities or further study.

    It is also suitable for those wishing to undertake a practical course that develops a wide range of skills required for a potential career in Protective Services such as the police, fire, ambulance, border agencies or the British Armed Forces (British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy, including Royal Marines).

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    Home Maintenance for Beginners

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    £145.00

    Learn the knowledge and skills to effectively maintain and enhance your living spaces.

     

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    Mathematics – GCSE

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    Price range: £50.00 through £250.00

    There are plenty of reasons to study GCSE Biology; whether it’s to get better qualifications for higher education, create more avenues for a career, or simply for self-improvement – sitting GCSEs in adulthood is a fantastic way to gain new skills and bolster your CV.

     

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    Pottery: An Introduction

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    £210.00

    The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in clay as a medium for making three dimensional objects. If you have always wanted to try your hand at working with clay and love the idea of making your very own functional and ornamental art, then this course is for you.

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    Pottery: An Introduction to Sculpting

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    £210.00

    The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in using clay as a medium for making sculptural ceramics. If you have always wanted to try creating ornamental, sculpted forms that have been formed with clay and love the idea of making your very own sculptural piece of art, then this course is for you.

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    Pottery: Beyond Basics

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    £210.00

    The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in clay as a medium for making three dimensional objects. If you have always wanted to try your hand at working with clay and love the idea of making your very own functional and ornamental art, then this course is for you.

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    Sewing Skills: An Introduction

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    £135.00

    Learning to sew is such a useful skill to have, yet we seem to have lost the ability over the last few decades. Times are a changing and learning how to repair clothes, sew on buttons and understand the basic stitches is a good start to building up a skill we should all have.

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