Northern College

Digital skills are more important than ever.

At Northern College, we make them accessible to everyone.

From Cyber Security and App Creation to Computer Programming and Digital Functional Skills, our courses are running throughout June and July and are designed for complete beginners.

Explore our Digital courses 🔗 https://cstu.io/aa65c9

This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating a brilliant new partnership that's bringing learning directly into the heart of the Leeds community 💜

Our Outreach Team recently connected with Oblong, a development charity based in Woodhouse, Leeds, serving the Woodhouse, Hyde Park, and Little London communities since 1996.

After an initial meeting between our Outreach Coordinator Steve and Oblong's Milly Rohman, we're thrilled to have agreed two Five Ways to Wellbeing sessions taking place in June:

🟣 One session for Oblong's ESOL group, supporting social mobility and inclusion

🟣 One session for Oblong's volunteers — perfectly timed to celebrate both Volunteers' Week and Oblong's 30th Anniversary!

The Five Ways to Wellbeing course gives participants an introduction to wellbeing strategies, alongside a look at the wider learning opportunities available to them at Northern College.

We're also in the early stages of planning a family weekend experience for an Oblong group, and we can't wait to welcome them to Wentworth Castle.

This is exactly what community learning looks like.

Understanding domestic abuse, and knowing how to respond, can genuinely change someone's life.

Our Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse at Northern College covers the nature of domestic abuse, its impact on individuals and families, the legal frameworks in place, and how to respond with sensitivity and care.

It's an invaluable course for anyone working or volunteering in a community, care, or support setting.

No prior qualifications needed.

📚 Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
📅 17 June 2026 - 17 July 2026
🔗 https://cstu.io/4583c1

Learning English opens doors 🌍

Our ESOL Skills for Life courses at Northern College are designed for adults who want to communicate more confidently, at home, in work, and in everyday life.

And as an ESOL learner, you may also be able to join our Ready to Work programme, combining language learning with real work experience to boost your confidence and your career prospects.

📚 ESOL Skills for Life
🔗 https://cstu.io/bdc675

Exam season is one of the most stressful times of the year, for students and parents alike.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're busting some of the most common myths about revision and exam stress, and sharing what actually helps.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're shining a light on the importance of understanding mental health 🧠

Whether you want to support your own wellbeing, help others, or take a step towards a career in health, our Mental Health courses at Northern College are a brilliant place to start.

No experience needed. Just the willingness to learn.

📚 Introduction to Mental Health & Wellbeing
🔗 https://cstu.io/ecf2d4

📚 Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
🔗 https://cstu.io/bda9f0