Wakefield Adult Education Service

✨ Imagine this…

You see a job you’d love to apply for.
You’ve got the experience, the passion, the motivation…
But then you hesitate.

💭 “I didn’t pass my GCSE English or Maths… I won’t get it.”
And just like that, you talk yourself out of it.

👉 Wakefield Adult Education Service are here to change that.
We offer Functional Skills courses in English and Maths designed to help you build confidence and gain the qualifications you need.

Whether you’re starting out or looking to improve your skills, we’ve got you covered. From beginner level through to more advanced learning.

💬 Friendly support
📚 Learn at your own pace
🎯 Qualifications that open doors
💡 So stop doubting yourself.

Register today for a slot on one of our Welcome to Learning events to speak to our team and take that first step towards your future.

➡️Booking is essential

Tuesday 1st September - Day time
Thursday 3rd September - Day time - Evening slots available till 6.30pm

Call: 01924 303302 or
Email: [email protected]

⭐⭐⭐ Creative Show and Craft Fair ⭐⭐⭐

Our creative courses are incredibly popular, and to encourage our creative learners to showcase their talents, we are hosting a Creative Show and Craft Fair.

Event details:

📅 Date: Friday 3rd July 2026
⏰ Time: 10am – 1pm
📍 Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
👥 Open to: Everyone over 19
💷 Cost: Free to attend

What’s on:

🛍️ Stalls run by learners selling handmade items
🎨 A “have-a-dabble” area where you can try painting and pottery
🏆 A display of entries for our “Make of the Year” competition
✍️ Opportunity to sign up for our creative courses starting in September

⭐️🧵🪡 New 10-Week Sewing Courses 🪡🧵⭐️

⭐️ New 10-Week Pottery Courses ⭐️

Day: Tuesdays
📅 Starting: 15th September 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Day: Wednesdays
📅 Starting: 16th September 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

Day: Wednesdays
📅 Starting: 16th September 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Welcome to Learning Event

14th July – After 5pm
5th August – Day time

➡Booking is Essential

To enrol:
📞 Call: 01924 303302
📧 Email: [email protected]

⭐️ New Drawing and Painting Course Starting in September ⭐️

You can view further information for this job vacancy and apply online via the official ⁠Wakefield Council Jobs website.

⭐️ New Free Course ⭐️

⭐️ New Pattern Draft Courses 🪡🧵✂️

Interested in learning how to draft your own skirt patterns from scratch? This hands-on course is perfect for beginners and those looking to build their sewing skills!

Day time Course
🗓️ Dates: Tuesday 16th June - 14th July 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
🕒 Time: 1pm - 3.30 pm
🏫Venue: Manygates Centre, Manygates Lane, Sandal

Evening Course
🗓️ Dates: Thursday 18th June - 16th July 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
🕒 Time: 6pm - 8.30 pm
🏫Venue: Manygates Centre, Manygates Lane, Sandal

To enrol
Call: 01924 303302 or
Email: [email protected]

⭐️ Our new course brochure is now live ⭐️

Browse what courses are coming up from September and find the perfect course for you.

More information on courses can be found on the Wakefield Adult Education webpage.