Please find below the latest Adult Education courses available in Wokingham.  All of these courses are delivered online by WBC tutors in small groups and available free to  residents – there are a few exemptions, and WBC check eligibility with anyone when they enquire about a course.

If you have any questions about the courses in WBC’s provision, please do get in touch with Catriona MacMillan, Community Learning Coordinator: catriona.macmillan@wokingham.gov.uk / 07785 314 603 / 0118 974 3797.

 

Excel for Work                     

02/11/2020 – 11/11/2020

Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00

Online course

Learn & practice spreadsheet skills in Microsoft Excel.  Get support for your personal Excel needs or gain skills for the workplace with interactive sessions allowing you to practice new skills live.  Discuss topics online with your tutor and other learners.

To book ring Jon White on 0776 738 0722 or email adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk

 

Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant      

04/11/2020 – 09/12/2020

10:00 – 11:30

Online course

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant, as well as gaining an understanding of other roles working with children. Gain confidence in applying to roles in schools and employability skills. This is an interactive course, delivered by a tutor via Zoom, with opportunities to share experiences and learning.

To book a place email adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk or call 07785314603

 

Coding for beginners

5/11/2020 – 10/12/2020 or

19:00 -20:00

Online course

Learn how a computer program is structured and how to think computationally, translating ideas into computer code.  This tutor led, introductory course will help you gain the knowledge and experience to be able to code confidently and know about the tools and resources required to carry on learning independently.

To book a place email adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk or call 07785314603

 

Ukonline

Tuesdays ongoing 14:00 – 16:00

Online sessions

Support with basic IT skills for beginners.  Making better use of your PC, laptop, iPad, tablet or smartphone.  Support for video calling (e.g. Zoom, Teams, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Meet, WhatsApp).  Support for email, Internet Search, Online Safety, Online Shopping and Services etc.

To enquire ring Jon White on 0776 738 0722 or email adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk

 

Managing your child’s anxiety              

05/11/2020 – 12/11/2020

11:00 – 12:00 or 13:00-14:00

Online course

Learn more about anxiety.  Identify the causes and effects of anxiety, signs of anxiety in children and simple tips for families to use to manage every day worries.  This interactive, tutor led course is aimed at parents of primary school aged children.

To book a place email adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk or call 07785314603

 

Supporting Anxious Teenagers            

17/11/2020 – 24/11/2020

19:30 – 20:30

Online course

Learn more about anxiety.  Identify the causes and effects of anxiety, signs of anxiety in teenagers and simple tips for families to use for support strategies.  This interactive, tutor led course is aimed at parents of secondary school pupils.

To book a place email adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk or call 07785314603

 

Stress Management

03/11/2020

19:00 – 21:00

Online session

Our stress management workshop is designed to give you the tools to help understand stress and   develop appropriate ways to help manage causes of stress.

Run by Activate Learning – for more information or to enrol please contact wellbeing@bracknell.ac.uk or call 01344 766654

 

Understanding Anxiety    

27/10/2020

19:00 -21:00

Online session

This workshop will help you develop ways to understand the causes of your anxiety and develop techniques to deal with this condition. With the support of our qualified counsellor, our understanding anxiety workshop will support your journey to reducing worry day-to-day.

Run by Activate Learning – for more information or to enrol please contact wellbeing@bracknell.ac.uk or call 01344 766654

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