The Learning Place

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

🌟 COULD CONNECT TO WORK HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR EMPLOYMENT GOALS?
Join us for a FREE information session:
📅 Friday 16th October
⏰ 12:30pm
The Learning Place. 6 Derby Road
🤝 Meet Helen, Employment Specialist
The Connect to Work Programme offers employment support for people who may be looking for work while living with a disability, learning difficulty, long-term health condition or other challenges.
🏆 Just look at what Caroline has achieved!
Caroline engaged with the Connect to Work Programme, receiving support on her journey towards employment.
Caroline achieved her goal of getting a job and has recently been awarded Employee of the Year!
Her story is an inspiring reminder that living with a learning disability or health condition does not have to stop someone from having ambitions, developing their strengths and working towards meaningful employment.
💬 Come along, ask questions and find out what support could be available to you.

01/10/2026

🌟 STEP INTO LEARNING! 🌟
Thinking about learning something new, building your confidence or finding out what opportunities are available to you?
Come along to our FREE Step into Learning Open Afternoon at the Community Learning Service. 📚✨
Whether you are ready to enrol on a course, would like some advice about your next steps, or simply want to have a look around and see what learning with us is like, everyone is welcome.
📅 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 The Learning Place, 6 Derby Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 8HH
Taking that first step into learning could lead to something great. 💙
Come along, meet us and discover the opportunities waiting for you!
📞 023 9262 1860
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you!

01/10/2026

💚 SOBER OCTOBER: ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? 💚
This October, why not challenge yourself to go 31 days alcohol-free?
Taking part in Sober October can provide an opportunity to focus on your health and wellbeing, reflect on your relationship with alcohol and raise money for Alcohol Change UK.
🌟 Set yourself a personal goal
😴 Focus on your sleep and wellbeing
🧠 Give yourself an opportunity for a clearer head
💷 Save money
🤝 Take on the challenge together with friends or colleagues
👉 Find out more and sign up:
Sober October 2026 https://www.soberoctober.org.uk/
💙 Need some support?
Free local help is available through Portsmouth Wellbeing Service on 023 9229 4001, while Portsmouth Recovery Hub offers confidential specialist alcohol and drug support on 023 9229 4573.
We're proud to promote opportunities that support learning, confidence, health and wellbeing across our community.

01/10/2026

🖤🌍 Celebrating Black History Month 2026 🌍🖤
This October, we're proud to join communities across the UK in marking Black History Month.
This year's theme is “Honouring Our Communities”, recognising the individuals and everyday contributions that shape, support and sustain our communities.
We're proud to welcome learners from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe learning can bring people together, build confidence and create opportunities.
❤️ Celebrate diversity
💛 Share and learn from our communities
💚 Recognise inspiring contributions
🖤 Be proud of our shared history
💬 We'd love to hear from you:
Who inspires you or makes a positive difference within your community?
📚 Discover opportunities to learn with us:
👉 https://learn.portsmouth.gov.uk

30/09/2026

🌐 Get Going on the Internet! 💻
⭐ Build your skills. Grow your confidence. Become more independent online.
Join our FREE 5-week Get Going on the Internet course.
💼 Develop valuable digital skills that can help you search for job opportunities, prepare for employment and feel more confident using the internet independently.
📅 Starts Wednesday 7th October
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn how to:
✅ Use search engines to find specific information
✅ Search online for job adverts and opportunities
✅ Develop useful digital and employability skills
✅ Become more independent online
✅ Build confidence using technology
😊 Friendly support is available, so don't worry if you're not confident using the internet yet.
👉 Book your FREE place today! by calling
📞02392 621860 or 📧send an email to [email protected]

30/09/2026

💻📧 Boost your DIGITAL SKILLS – CREATE YOUR OWN EMAIL ACCOUNT
Having an email account can be an important part of everyday life, from communicating with others to applying for jobs and accessing online services.
Our Creating an Email Using Gmail Workshop is an opportunity to develop your digital skills in a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
📅 Thursday 13th October
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
You can build confidence with email and develop skills that may support you with:
✅ Job searching and applications
✅ Communicating by email
✅ Accessing online services
✅ Everyday digital tasks
✅ Becoming more independent and confident online
📱 Workshop requirement: Please bring a mobile phone, as you will need this when setting up your email account.
🌟 Why not give it a go? Whether you are completely new to email or simply need a little support getting started, we're here to help.
👉 Book your place today
📞02392 621860
📧[email protected]
and start building your digital confidence! 😊

29/09/2026

🤔 “That’s not how I was taught maths!”
Does this sound familiar?
The way children learn maths at school may have changed since you were in the classroom.
If you sometimes find it difficult to understand the methods your child is using, our FREE Keeping Up with the Kids: School Maths course could be just what you need. 📚✏️
📅 Starting Monday 5 October
⏰ 9:30am to 12:00pm
📆 4 friendly sessions
💷 FREE for adults
This is your opportunity to:
➕ Explore how children are learning maths in school today
🏠 Build confidence supporting maths and homework at home
🔢 Refresh your own maths knowledge and skills
💬 Ask questions in a supportive environment
Give yourself the confidence to say: “Let’s work it out together.” 💙
👉 Book your place and take the first step. By calling
📞 02392 621860
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://learn.portsmouth.gov.uk

28/09/2026

💙 Could a career in Health and Social Care be for you? 💙
Take the opportunity to find out with our FREE 5-week Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care course!
📅 Starting Thursday 15th October
⏰ 9:30am - 12:00pm
📚 5 weeks | Entry Level
💷 FREE
Perfect for anyone considering a career in Health and Social Care, this introductory course will help you explore:
⭐ Key roles within the sector
⭐ Responsibilities and workplace expectations
⭐ What working in Health and Social Care could involve
⭐ Skills and knowledge to support your employability
⭐ Opportunities to progress towards further learning or employment
To register your interest and book your place
📞 02392 621860
📧 [email protected]
👉 Find out more: https://learn.portsmouth.gov.uk