Isle of Wight Council - Adult Community Learning

Isle of Wight Council - Adult Community Learning Promoting adult learning opportunities on the Isle of Wight Have you previously been an Adult Learner on the Isle of Wight?

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Are you new to teaching, or already involved in delivering training or learning? Gain your first qualification in teach...
05/08/2026

Are you new to teaching, or already involved in delivering training or learning? Gain your first qualification in teaching to enable you to teach in the adult learning sector. Develop skills in planning and delivering effective sessions, motivating different types of learners, and applying a range of assessment techniques. The NOCN Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is an 11 week course, taking place every Friday (term time only), 9am to 4pm, starting 11 September at Westridge, Ryde, course fee £400. For more details and to book your place email [email protected] or call 817280 and select option 1.

22/07/2026

We’re exploring how our local community access and prepare their food, and the factors that influence this🍽️

Developed with the Isle of Wight Food Partnership, this short survey will allow us to understand the influences on decisions and preferences regarding food choices, such as cost of food, travel to shops, and health needs.

We’d like to hear local people’s experiences, and your feedback will ensure the Food Partnership plan services and support that reflect the needs of the local community.

Please complete the survey here, it will take around 5 minutes 👉 https://ow.ly/ANJy50ZmWuf

The Isle of Wight Food Partnership is a network led by the Isle of Wight Council with community and voluntary groups, local businesses, and NHS partners working together to increase the availability of nutritious and affordable food.

We are delighted to once again invite you to nominate for The Laura Groves Award for Community and Family Involvement. ...
19/07/2026

We are delighted to once again invite you to nominate for The Laura Groves Award for Community and Family Involvement. This prestigious award is for a member of staff from a school or early years’ setting, who has gone the extra mile in ensuring meaningful, long-lasting work with parents and/or families in their school or setting.

If you would like more details on how to nominate, please e-mail [email protected] or call 817280 for more details. Please note that nominations close at 4pm on Friday 24 July and winners will be notified later in the year.

This award is presented by our service and is awarded in memory of Downside Middle School teacher Laura Groves.

Fun meditation and mindful movement to music workshop, based on the four seasons. This lovely workshop can contribute t...
05/07/2026

Fun meditation and mindful movement to music workshop, based on the four seasons. This lovely workshop can contribute to lowering stress, releasing energy and improving and maintaining mental and physical health. Sunday 26 July, 10am to 12pm, cost £15/£10* (*applies to those on a means tested benefit, evidence required, state pension not included). Book at www.iow.gov.uk/aclcourses or call 817280.

Take inspiration from the travel posters of the 30's & 40's and produce a poster of your own, using Gouache paint. Thre...
04/07/2026

Take inspiration from the travel posters of the 30's & 40's and produce a poster of your own, using Gouache paint. Three week course Mondays 6 to 20 July, 9.30am to 12pm at our centre at Westridge, Ryde. Book at www.iow.gov.uk/aclcourses or call 817280, cost £48/£28* (*concession applies to those on a means tested benefit, evidence required, state pension not included)

Textile art-fusing fabric course, Fridays 10 to 24 July, 10am to 1pm, cost £55/£32* (*applies to those on means tested b...
03/07/2026

Textile art-fusing fabric course, Fridays 10 to 24 July, 10am to 1pm, cost £55/£32* (*applies to those on means tested benefits, evidence required, state pension not included). Learn to produce designs by layering and securing fabrics with free-machine embroidery. Course takes place at Westridge, Ryde and bookings can be made on our website www.iow.gov.uk/aclcourses or by calling 817280.

Have you ever wondered why our coast looks the way it does? Join our workshop on Saturday 18 July, 10am to 1pm and lear...
02/07/2026

Have you ever wondered why our coast looks the way it does? Join our workshop on Saturday 18 July, 10am to 1pm and learn about erosion, formation of bays and headlands, landslides, sea defences and a little bit of geology. Workshop takes place at Westridge, Ryde, cost £20/£12 concession* (*eligible for those on a means tested benefit, evidence required, state pension not included). Book at www.iow.gov.uk/aclcourses or call 817280.

Did you know that we offer FREE one to one careers appointments? If you need support and guidance to help you explore y...
15/06/2026

Did you know that we offer FREE one to one careers appointments? If you need support and guidance to help you explore your skills and recognise your strengths, to move forward into work, training or a career change, why not call us on 817280 or email [email protected] . We can also assist with filling out job applications or writing a CV. Next appointments are on Friday 10 July.

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