Support for UkraineBlandford Learnfest!
Learn something new. | Improve your confidence.
Find us at Blandford Adult Learning Centre, Black Lane in Blandford DT118SW, explore our new courses for 2023/2024 on Friday 1st September 2023 at 2PM – 6PM.
Drop in to meet our tutors, get careers advice and find out more about our upcoming courses for September and what we can do to support you on your Adult Learning journey!
Get a feel for the day below!
Timetable of Events at Learnfest!
12 – 2pm | Open Event for Businesses and Organisations
This is a chance for representatives from local business and organisations to drop in to find out:
How we can support you with training your staff and service users
How our courses can support the wellbeing of your staff and service users
Our offer of bespoke courses tailored to the needs of your organisation
2pm – 6pm Learnfest! – Open to All
Drop in to:
Chat to our tutors and explore our courses
Have a look at what and how they’ll be teaching
Explore our brand new ceramics workshop
Pick up a Course Guide
All day | Employability advice & guidance
Our advisors will be there throughout the day to provide advice and guidance on getting back into work and chat with you to find the best course to help you take steps towards a new career.
Our advisors can also support you with your CV and suggest ways you can improve it.
In the meantime… Check out our courses at The Dolphin Centre enrolling now!
We offer face-to-face learning in our centres across Dorset in the daytimes, evenings and weekends in over 100 subjects from Arts & Crafts, to Mental Health. Check out our course search and discover your perfect course.
Whether you want to gain new knowledge for a hobby, develop skills for work, or learn something completely new – we can help. Enrol online today to kickstart your adult learning journey and see where education could take you!
Why choose a course with Skills & Learning?
No hidden course fees
We pride ourselves on making education accessible for all, and do not have any hidden fees within our courses. We also offer financial support and concessionary rates.
Support throughout your course
Your dedicated tutors and Learning Support Officers will ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout your time with us.
Not for profit, for the community
We are Dorset and BCP Council’s joint adult education provider. We do not exist to make a profit but to support adults across Dorset gain confidence, skills and qualifications.
Sustainable
We pride ourselves on being a sustainable organization and doing all we can to minimize our environmental impact.
Fully qualified & experienced tutors
All our tutors are fully qualified and have an average of 21 years experience within their fields to ensure you receive a high quality learning experience.
Small classes
We offer smaller classes than other organizations to create a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for your learning.
“If it wasn’t for the skills I’ve learned whilst being a student with Skills and Learning, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have done. I’ve had a boost of confidence and have proven to my self I CAN do this.”
“In the dark winter months it has been great to share the learning experience and just simply lose myself in the subject for a few hours. I am a carer for my husband so it’s good to have time for myself at least once a week.”
“I found the course really interesting and definitely helpful. I felt extremely comfortable and able to share confidently. Danny Harris our tutor was great and made us feel relaxed and delivered the course really well. Thank you.”
“I have been learning here since 2017. All tutors are great. I am very glad that I have the opportunity to continue my education.”
