Specialist learning

Specialist Learning Courses

From vocational courses and qualifications in care work, Access to Higher EducationBritish Sign Language (BSL) and teacher training to specialist courses in speech therapy and courses for students with learning difficulties.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. BSL level 2
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alesia Parshutsina
    Have you passed your BSL level 1 and are you ready for a level 2 course? Build your skills and knowledge and achieve a level 2 qualification, accredited by Signature.
    Full fee £799.00 Senior fee £675.00 Concession £613.00
    Rating:
    98% of 100
  2. English entry 3 for deaf people - part 1
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    This course will help you get become confident in your everyday communication including reading and writing. We will focus on topics that interest you and use these to help you improve the key elements of reading and writing as well as communication skills to enable you to express your thoughts and feelings including in difficult situations. You will learn to how write whole sentences and paragraphs, use adjectives effectively, organise your writing, make notes and complete drafts, spell important common words, use punctuation correctly and develop reading and writing strategies most suited to you. And you will learn some digital skills including reading and finding information from websites. This course has no exams.



    This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00
  3. Art workshop (for people with learning difficulties)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    For students with recognised drawing and painting skills. Build a portfolio of work, participate in a group project. There is an annual opportunity to show your work in an exhibition. Visit galleries and museums for ideas and inspiration.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £379.00
  4. Level 3 certificate in BSL
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pat Parke
    Ideal if you have passed level 2 in BSL and are ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to achieve the level 3 qualification, accredited by Signature.
    Full fee £1,499.00 Senior fee £1,499.00 Concession £1,499.00
  5. Percussion orchestra (for people with learning difficulties)
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    A class for students who have a recognised instrumental ability. Learn to play percussion instruments. Compose original music as a group. Listen and respond to group members. There are opportunities to perform your music to an audience throughout the year. This is a partnership class with the Royal Academy of Music. The group will be joined fortnightly by three RAM post graduate instrumentalists.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £379.00
  6. Soundscapes (for people with learning difficulties)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 28 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Compose music with computers. Make music with keyboards and synthesizers. Upload your music to Soundcloud.



    Present your work in performance.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
  7. Sound Art
    Course start date:  Thu 28 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Have fun discovering and making sounds, listening, creating, experimenting, controlling, expressing ourselves with acoustic and electronic sounds.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
  8. Dance (for people with learning difficulties)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Learn dance and movement skills. Create new dance moves and physical theatre pieces. Produce a dance piece for performance. Present your dance skills to an audience.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
  9. Discover Art (for people with learning difficulties)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This is a foundation course for students with an ability in art. In the art studio you will explore a range of art materials and equipment.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
  10. Earth Matters
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Explore the world, its people and the environment we live in. Think about what we can do to make a difference.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
  11. Mixed Media Art (for people with learning difficulties)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Explore ways to combine and collage using a range of materials including fabric, photocopies, found materials and painting to create contemporary art works.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
  12. Digital skills for deaf people: Introduction to Office 365: Excel for work (Entry 2 - Level 2)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course will help you to develop your understanding of how to use Office 365 Excel for work related tasks



    such as time management, managing finances and data.



    This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
    Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00
  13. Level 4 certificate in BSL
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 3 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Emma Iliffe
    Ideal if you have completed level 3 in BSL and are ready to develop your skills to level 4 standard. This is a new way to progress onto level 6. This is a Level 4 qualification course accredited by Signature. You will work though a practical programme designed and taught by our experienced teacher.
    Full fee £1,299.00 Senior fee £1,299.00 Concession £1,299.00
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