Adult & Community Learning, Employment & Skills, Stoke-on-Trent City Council Adult and Community Learning is grant funded by the Skills Funding Agency.
Our aim is to provide high quality learning opportunities to the local community. We offer a range of provision from Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning (Learn 4 Work) to Family Learning workshops and courses and a wide range of Adult Learning opportunities. Our Family and Adult Learning courses are aimed at those aged 19+ with Learn 4 Work opportunities for 16+. Our goal is to give our learners the best possible learning experience.
17/06/2026
Keep your family safe online
The internet is for everyone — but so are the risks. Our Keeping Your Family Safe Online workshop gives you the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Learn how to spot dangers, stay secure, and know who to contact if something doesn’t feel right.
We’re running sessions across the city.
📞 Call 01782 234775 to book your place.
16/06/2026
Could you step in to help during an emergency? ❤️
Join our FREE hands-on Restart a Heart workshop to gain the confidence and knowledge to act when every second counts. 💙
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognise the signs of cardiac arrest
✅ Perform effective chest compressions (CPR)
✅ Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
✅ Support someone until professional help arrives
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this session could help you save a life.
📞 Call 01782 234775 to book your place today.
⚠️ Spaces are limited – don’t miss this vital opportunity!
Learning
16/06/2026
Getting Started: Working in Health and Social Care 🌟
Whether you’re exploring a new career path or building on existing experience, this free, 3‑week course, held one day a week, offers practical insights into the care sector and the key skills needed to thrive.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Communicate with confidence
✅ Understand privacy and confidentiality
✅ Support wellbeing and independence
📍Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, ST2 0EU
📅 01/07/2026 – 15/07/2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📞 Call 01782 234775 to book your place.
16/06/2026
Master the basics of Microsoft Excel and boost your confidence with our Adult & Community Learning Microsoft Excel Workshop.
Whether you're brand new to Excel or want to strengthen your foundational skills, this hands‑on session will guide you through creating, managing and analysing simple spreadsheets with ease.
📍 Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ
📅 10 July 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
If you're ready to build skills that open doors, this workshop is for you.
📞 Call 01782 234775 to book your place.
15/06/2026
📚 Thinking about a career in education? Join our Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning course starting this September!
An initial assessment is required for this course.
Call us on 01782 234775 to book. 📞
🗓 Course Dates: 10 September 2026 – 8 July 2027
⏰ Thursday Mornings: 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Swann House, ST4 4AD
💷 Course Fee: £595 - Ask us about concessions! 💬
🗓 Course Dates: 10 September 2026 – 8 July 2027
⏰ Thursday Evenings: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
💷 Course Fee: £595 - Ask us about concessions! 💬
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to support teaching and learning in schools and educational settings.
📩 Limited spaces available – book now to secure your place!
15/06/2026
Did you know the defibrillator at The Hive in Blurton has only been installed for one year – and has already been used 28 times, including 4 times for children using paediatric pads? This shows just how often these life-saving skills are needed in our community!
Could you step in to help during an emergency? ❤️
Join our FREE hands-on Restart a Heart workshop to gain the confidence and knowledge to act when every second counts. 💙
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognise the signs of cardiac arrest
✅ Perform effective chest compressions (CPR)
✅ Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
✅ Support someone until professional help arrives
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this session could help you save a life.
📅 Tuesday 23rd June 2026
🕒 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Blurton Community Hub, ST3 3JT
📞 Call 01782 234775 to book your place today.
⚠️ Spaces are limited – don’t miss this vital opportunity!
Considering a career in Health and Social Care? 🌟
Join us for our free 3‑week introductory 'Getting Started: Working in Health and Social Care' course, held one day a week, that offers practical insights into the care sector and the key skills needed to thrive.
📍Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, ST2 0EU
📅 01/07/2026 – 15/07/2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📣 Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social care coming soon!
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Communicate with confidence
✅ Understand privacy and confidentiality
✅ Support wellbeing and independence
📞 Call 01782 234775 to book your place or register your interest via the QR code or www.stoke.gov.uk/adultlearning
12/06/2026
Introduction to Bridal Floristry Workshop 🌸
Discover the art of bridal floristry with this hands-on introductory workshop, perfect for anyone passionate about flowers! 💐
You’ll learn the essential skills to create beautiful wedding arrangements, including:
💍 Bridal bouquets
🌿 Boutonnieres
🎨 Colour combinations and styling
🌸 Professional floristry techniques
Whether you're exploring a future career or creating for personal enjoyment, this course will inspire and guide you to design stunning wedding florals.
Ingredients list sent with booking confirmation.
📅 Thursday 16th July 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4:30pm |