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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

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Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

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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.

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  1. Art of Science (for people with learning disabilities)
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Explore science subjects without maths - what patterns and shapes can you see in the world around you? Use apps to make artwork, videos and sounds. Make a simple machine that makes its own drawings.Research a subject of your choice and share with the class.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00
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  2. BSL level 1 for Deaf people
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Peter Brown
    This 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
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  3. BSL level 2 for Deaf people
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Peter Brown
    This course is for Deaf people who already have BSL level 1. Build up your BSL skills and knowledge in a range of topics. You can achieve a level 2 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
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  4. Full fee £839.00 Senior fee £709.00 Concession £644.00
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  5. Stage 1 stammering therapy
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vivien Grant-Jones
    Learn strategies to help you speak more easily. You'll also work on becoming less sensitive about stammering, reducing avoidance strategies and developing self confidence. Designed specifically for people who stammer /stutter.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £181.00 Concession £52.00
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  6. Level 4 certificate in BSL
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Sep 2025

    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 £1,439.00 Senior fee £1,439.00 Concession £1,439.00
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  7. Level 3 certificate in BSL for Deaf people
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pat Parke
    If you are deaf, have passed level 2 in BSL and are ready to further develop your use of BSL, this level 3 qualification, accredited by Signature will give you further knowledge of BSL and the deaf community in the UK .



    The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here

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  8. Interiorised stammering therapy
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carolyn Cheasman
    If you often manage to conceal your stammering (also known as stuttering), this course will help you to understand your particular type of stammering, reduce negative feelings, learn strategies to speak more easily and develop self confidence.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £181.00 Concession £52.00
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  9. Public speaking for people who stammer
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anita McKiernan
    Speaking in front of a group can often feel daunting. This course will give you lots of opportunities to practise speaking in front of a supportive group. Discover your own unique power, confidence and speaking style and learn how to connect with your listeners. Develop strategies for managing your nerves before and during public speaking tasks. Get supportive and constructive feedback from the group and course tutor.



    Specifically for people who stammer/stutter or clutter.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £90.00 Concession £26.00
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  10. Pre-level 2 in BSL: refresher
    Course start date:  Tue 4 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Antony Rabin
    If you have passed level 1 in BSL but are not quite ready to do level 2, this course is for you. Practise storytelling, having conversations and presenting information to others in an unhurried and friendly class. This is not an exam class, but you will receive an attendance certificate.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £258.00
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  11. Self-compassion for people who stammer
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 11 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Carolyn Cheasman
    This is an experiential course for people who stammer that will introduce you to key elements of self-compassion through some theory and practice. Research on the general population has consistently found that cultivating self-compassion contributes to greater well-being, reduced self-criticism and greater self-acceptance.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £62.00 Concession £18.00
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  12. Maths for deaf people: FS Maths (entry 3) - part 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street





    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  13. Maths for deaf people: Getting started with maths - (entry 1 - entry 2) - part 2
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 6 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street





    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  14. English Entry 2 for deaf people - part 2
    Course start date:  Tue 6 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course will help you to get confident in reading, writing and communication. You will learn to read pieces of texts, write sentences, spell correctly and use punctuation. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  15. English for deaf people: King Henry VIII and his wives (Level 1)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 13 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    The course will focus on Henry VIII, King of England and his six wives. Learners will explore the key facts about King Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Kateryn Parr.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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