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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Specialist learning highlights
Care work & support
Centre for deaf education
Teacher training
Courses for people with learning difficulties
Speech therapy
Access to HE courses
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Basic English and maths skills for Deaf people
Course Date: Mon 25 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and need to acquire basic English skills, or if you missed out on education at school due to communication barriers.You will develop basic skills in reading notices around you, learn new vocabulary and practise writing basic information about yourself. You will also work with basic numbers and measurements and use your skills in your everyday life. This course has no exam. This is the second part of a year-long course.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Everyday English for Deaf people
Course Date: Mon 25 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will enable you to acquire essential study skills such as learning strategies, organisation and communication skills needed to be successful on any English course (at entry level). This course has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
English level 1 for Deaf people
Course Date: Mon 25 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis is a short but very intensive course which is mainly focused on preparing for English level 1 exams. There will be lots of mock exams and continuous feedback on reading, writing and communication (in BSL). It involves lots of homework, revision and regular feedback, and therefore requires requires a serious commitment to studying outside of the classroom hours.
To join this course you will need to have completed the following 3 courses first: 'English Grammar for deaf people', 'Reading and writing for deaf people', 'English level 1 prep for deaf people'.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
English entry 2 for Deaf people
Course Date: Tue 26 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis 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 is the second part of a year-long course. Your course tutor will discuss with you whether you are ready to take exams at the end of the course (it will depend on your mock exams results).Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
English entry 1 for Deaf people
Course Date: Tue 26 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will help you learn basic English vocabulary, grammar, spelling, reading and writing. This course is suitable for those who have completed Basic English and Maths skills course for deaf people; have arrived in UK from abroad and need to acquire basic English skills; missed out on education at school due to communication barriers. This is the second part of a year-long course. Your course tutor will discuss with you whether you are ready to take exams at the end of the course (it will depend on your mock exams results).Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Reading and writing for Deaf people
Course Date: Tue 26 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable if you have completed 'English grammar for deaf people' and/or achieved English entry 3, but are not quite ready for the next level. The tutor will focus on your individual reading and writing skills and prepare you for the next level. This course is the second part of a year-long course and has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
BSL level 2
Course Date: Tue 26 Feb 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave 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: £799.00Senior fee: £674.00Concession: £599.00 -
Basic English vocabulary and punctuation for deaf people
Course Date: Wed 27 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis bespoke course is suitable for deaf people who use their speech in their everyday life and/or have cochlear implants - this course will help students to improve their pronunciation while brushing up their English grammar.This course has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
English grammar for Deaf people
Course Date: Wed 27 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is suitable for those who have achieved English Entry 2 but not quite ready for the next level. The tutor will focus on your individual grammatical skills and prepare you for the next level. This course is the second part of a year-long course and has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Everyday maths for Deaf people
Course Date: Thu 28 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is designed to improve your ability to understand and work with numbers. It is a very practical course and the skills you learn can be applied to your everyday life and work contexts. This course is the second part of a year-long course and has no exams.Full fee: £0.00Senior fee: £0.00Concession: £0.00 -
Level 3 BSL receptive skills practice
Course Date: Sat 2 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre you currently on a Level 3 course in BSL? If you need some guidance by an experienced teacher, this course will provide guidance and tips to help you develop strategies for how best to approach the level 3 receptive exam (Unit 321).Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £89.00 -
Understanding working with people with mental health issues
Course Date: Tue 5 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDo you currently work in the mental health field, or are you interested in getting into this area? This course will increase your understanding of mental wellbeing and mental ill health. You will investigate the common signs and symptoms of mental health issues as well as exploring the range of agencies involved in the sector. You will identify best practice in planning care that supports people holistically. The course is particularly useful if you are studying or hoping to work in support work, care work or mental health. Applications are encouraged from learners who have used support services or have experienced homelessness. On successful completion you will achieve the level 2 understanding working with people with mental health needs certificate.
This course is FREE if one of the following applies:
a) You are employed and earn less than £19,890. You need to have lived in the UK or EU for the last 3 years and be a citizen of the UK or a country within the EU. You may also be eligible for this funding in other circumstances. When you come for assessment or enrolment, bring a pay slip dated within 3 months of the course start date, or a current employment contract that shows your gross salary.
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b) You are either on Jobseekers' Allowance or Employment & Support Allowance (WRAG). Please bring proof of income to your assessment or enrolment.
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c) You receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit), earn less than £338 a month (individual claims) or £541 a month (household claims) and are doing the course to become employed or move into more sustainable employment.
Call 020 7831 7831 for more information.Full fee: £599.00Senior fee: £599.00Concession: £0.00 -
Effective communication in the workplace
Course Date: Fri 8 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your personal effectiveness in the workplace, working on issues including using the telephone, interview techniques, presentation skills and communicating in meetings.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £54.00Concession: £54.00 -
Counselling skills for recently qualified speech and language therapists
Course Date: Sat 16 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop and practise a range of essential core counselling skills to help you work with emotional issues you will encounter as an SLT. You will receive feedback and learn through experience and reflective practice. This course is suitable for recently qualified therapists as well as therapists in training.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £79.00 -
BSL intensive fingerspelling practice
Course Date: Sat 23 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre you on a level 1 or 2 BSL course and would like to improve your ability to use and understand BSL fingerspelling? This workshop is taught by a highly experienced teacher and provides a perfect opportunity to focus on this particular area of BSL.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £89.00
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