Specialist Learning Courses
From vocational courses and qualifications in care work, Access to Higher Education, British Sign Language (BSL) and teacher training to specialist courses in speech therapy and courses for students with learning difficulties.
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- Lipreading taster sessionThis taster is suitable for total beginners and will give you an insight into how lipreading works and the opportunity to try out some fun exercises.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - BSL taster sessionThis is a one-off session to give you a taste of what happens in a British Sign Language class. The class will be a fun and relaxed group where you will learn some basic signs in BSL. If you enjoy the class, you can discuss course options with the tutor at the end.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
- Inclusive choirImprove your vocal ability. Compose original group vocal pieces. Listen to music from different parts of the world. Perform to an audience.
Keeley Street
Mon 21 Sep 2026Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £299.00 - Live Art!Your body and everyday objects can be sculptures - use them to create a piece of performance art.
Keeley Street
Mon 21 Sep 2026Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £299.00 - Lipreading and managing hearing loss: improvers module 1Develop your lipreading skills and strategies for face-to-face communication and keep up-to-date with relevant equipment and services. This course is suitable if you have a basic understanding of lipreading consonant and vowel theory, can finger spell and have also either completed beginners modules 1, 2 and 3 or have completed a year’s lipreading classes in the past and want to re-join a course.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £116.00 Concession £90.00 - PhotographyGet skilful at taking pictures with your smartphone or digital camera. Edit your pictures by cropping and adding effects and filters. Print your pictures for people to look at in a book or an exhibition.
Keeley Street
Mon 21 Sep 2026Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £299.00 - Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 1This class is suitable for total beginners who have little or no experience of lipreading or who have completed a lipreading class at any level in the past, but want to go back to basics. You will learn how to recognise some sounds that are visible on the lips and how to use other tactics to support lipreading and how to manage hearing loss.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £90.00 
Beginners BSLAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00- Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 2This class is suitable for if you have completed module 1 or have completed the one term introduction to lipreading class or have attended a lipreading class at any level in the past, but want to go back to basics. You will develop your lipreading and fingerspelling skills and build your confidence.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £90.00 - BSL level 1 for Deaf peopleThis course is for Deaf learners who already use sign language in their everyday lives and want to further develop their skills in British Sign Language at level 1.
You will be able to communicate in BSL in a range of everyday topics and achieve a level 1 qualification, accredited by Signature.
This course is FREE if you are a resident in London and your preferred language is BSL
Full fee £0.00 - Discover MusicA foundation course for students new to music making. You will discover a range of musical instruments and study the basic building blocks of music.
Keeley Street
Tue 22 Sep 2026Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £299.00 - Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £299.00
- Introduction to BSLInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00
- Art of LondonVisit galleries and museums in central London every fortnight. Work on personal research projects and share with the class. Take photographs, video and make sketches on visits.
Keeley Street
Tue 22 Sep 2026Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £299.00 - BSL level 1Have you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £585.00 Concession £528.00
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