Adult Education

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  • BFBS Academy - Learn Photography.

    BFBS Academy - Learn Photography. Learn photography with award-winning tutors and get a Level 3 Qualification out of it too! Duration: 2 weeks   Location: Chalfont Grove in Chalfont St. Peter   Open to the serving military community, ex-service personnel and veterans &n...
    • 8 Mar 2023
  • Forces Families Jobs - Supporting the Unsung Hero Programme.

    Forces Families Jobs - Supporting the Unsung Hero Programme. Thinking of setting up your own business? Then join the Supporting the Unsung Hero programme. It is FREE to military spouses and partners, and consists of 3 stages: Stage 1 – Introduction to business webinar Stage 2 – a four-day business ...
    • 9 Oct 2022
  • Skills Development Scotland

    Skills Development Scotland Skills Development Scotland’s popular ‘Positive Steps to Careers Success’ webinar is back, starting on Tuesday 23 August.   The webinars are free to attend and are suitable for anyone looking to progress in their career, whethe...
    • 18 Aug 2022
  • Department for Education - Access to Over 400 Free Qualifications for Adults.

    Department for Education - Access to Over 400 Free Qualifications for Adults. The Department for Education are giving adults access to over 400 free qualifications in subjects ranging from engineering and construction to adult care and digital. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3cI3NRz
    • 28 Jul 2022
  • Reading Force - Become a Volunteer Coordinator for a Book Club.

    Reading Force -  Become a Volunteer Coordinator for a Book Club. Would you like to become a volunteer coordinator of a Book Club for adults? (serving personnel, veterans and spouses/partners). Reading Force are currently supporting Book Clubs (tri-service) with the first three books (free!) and information ...
    • 19 Jun 2022
  • Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

    Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) If you are thinking about going back into education and have questions about courses, funding eligibility and applications in Scotland? Please click here to access the SAAS website which contains a range of comprehensive information and support...
    • 9 Apr 2022
  • Do you know about Student Finance England?

    Do you know about Student Finance England? Are you thinking about undertaking further education and not sure how you would fund your studies? You may be able to apply for support or funding from Student Finance. The amount you get depends on your family situation and the type of course ...
    • 8 Apr 2022
  • Thinking about studying?

    Thinking about studying? Have you thought about going back into education and not sure where to start or do you have questions about how to balance studying around the strains of Armed Forces life?  UCAS have a range of support available on their website which is focus...
    • 7 Apr 2022
  • Student Finance Northern Ireland

    Are you thinking about undertaking further education and not sure how you would fund your studies? You may be able to apply for support or funding from Student Finance. The amount you get depends on your family situation and the type of course y...
    • 7 Apr 2022
  • Student Finance Wales

    Are you thinking about undertaking further education and not sure how you would fund your studies? You may be able to apply for support or funding from Student Finance. The amount you get depends on your family situation and the type of course y...
    • 7 Apr 2022
  • Adult Education Providers

    Are you looking for a challenge? Want a new career? Want to gain qualifications while fitting studying around your own circumstances? Adult Education can be carried out in various ways whether in person or via distance learning.  Here are some s...
    • 30 Mar 2022
  • Limited time left to access fully funded courses - Mental Health Awareness, SEND, Autism Awareness, Behaviour That Challenges, Self Harm & Suicide Prevention

    **THERE IS ONLY 4 MONTHS LEFT TO ACCESS THESE COURSES BEFORE THE FUNDING COMES TO AN END** Please also note - these courses are only available in limited postcodes - see list below. The courses are specifically designed to raise knowledge and aw...
    • 18 Mar 2022
  • RN FPS National Information Sheet on Childcare and Education

    RN FPS National Information Sheet on Childcare and Education Have you seen our National Information Sheet on Childcare and Education?  This information sheet has been compiled by the RN FPS team to give you an overview of key resources and information relating to adult education as well as childcare, Thes...
    • 7 Feb 2022
  • National Career Service - Get The Jump, Skills For Life.

    National Career Service - Get The Jump, Skills For Life. It’s okay not to have your life mapped out yet, but planning your next step in #education and #training is a great place to start. A new campaign has launched to help young people do just that. To find out more, head to&nbsp...
    • 30 Jan 2022
  • Social Media Spouses Live Event with BFBS Academy

    Social Media Spouses Live Event with BFBS Academy Come and join in with BFBS Academy. Military spouses and partners, this event is just for you, and we'd love for you to join us at #SMSpousesLIVE in Harrogate! It's FREE! It's a day of networking, workshops, enter...
    • 15 Sep 2021