Learning for All Next Steps

Learning for All Courses:

Our broad learning programme offers courses throughout Buckinghamshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities to develop independent living and work skills in a collaborative and creative environment.

• gain independence

• enhance their employability opportunities

• develop their communication skills

• develop their decision making and problem solving skills

• engage with and participate in the community

• have the opportunity to maintain physical and mental well-being

• develop maths and English skills

• gain confidence to make friends and develop social skills

• acquire skills which have a positive impact on their everyday life

Our dedicated tutors and learning support assistants provide a personalised learning journey for every student that is challenging, varied and fun. All we ask from you is commitment.

We are currently providing courses online in the following subjects:

• All around the world

• Art and craft

• Developing Communication skills through drama

• Everyday English

• Movers and Shakers

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning also offers: 

• English

• Maths

• Digital Skills

• Independent Distance Learning 

• Wellbeing, Employability & Community Engagement

• Family Learning courses

• Learning for Personal Development

• Work Based Learning & Apprenticeships

Continue your learning with:

• Learning for Personal Development

• Work Based Learning & Apprenticeships

Continue your learning with:

• Buckinghamshire College Group based in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe provides a range of full and part-time further and higher education courses, plus Apprenticeships and adult education courses: 0800 614016 or www.buckscollegegroup.ac.uk 

• Buckinghamshire New University has three main campuses in High Wycombe, Uxbridge and Aylesbury.  Contact them on 01494 522141 or visit their website: www.bucks.ac.uk 

• Milton Keynes College offers full time and part time courses from GCSEs to HNDs, as well as professional skills courses and apprenticeships: 01908 684444 or www.mkcollege.ac.uk  

• Open University offers over 180 courses for distance learning: 0300 303 5303 or www.open.ac.uk/ 

Employment

If you are job-hunting, you could:

• explore job opportunities at Buckinghamshire Council: https://jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ 

• explore apprenticeships with Buckinghamshire Council, email inbusiness@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or phone 01296 674449

• take an employability course with Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, email cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk 

enquire about volunteering at Buckinghamshire Adult Learning  by emailing   volunteer@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or 07814 305138.

Wellbeing

If you need support : 

• Bucks Mind support for people with mental health difficulties, call them on 01494 463364 www.bucksmind.org.uk

• Samaritans Offers telephone support anytime about issues you are facing, call them free on 116123  www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you

• Better Health – Healthy food and activity tips for you and your child

• Buckinghamshire Family Information service – Find out what's happening in Buckinghamshire for you and your family www.bucksfamilyinfo.org 

• Citizens Advice - Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem www.citizensadvice.org.uk 

• Money Saving Expert Guides, tips articles and a forum about mortgages, credit cards, loans and money saving tips www.moneysavingexpert.com 

• The National Domestic Violence charity supports those experiencing violence at home 0808 2000247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/