Worth exploring.
For all stages of life. For personal or professional purposes. To kickstart a career or to master the art of cake decoration. Whatever the goal, every year Wandsworth Lifelong Learning helps thousands of individuals and hundreds of organisations achieve their potential through its extensive network of delivery partners. Look through our quick reference guide below. We think you’ll find it worth your time.
Get ready for work
Developing Employability Skills
Free course covering CV writing and job applications.Personal Well-being
Free course helping you be better prepared for the workplace.Personal Careers Guidance Service
One-to-one advice sessions with an experienced careers adviser.National Careers Service
Free advice on all aspects of careers and education options.Deaf First
Courses for adults who are hearing-impaired.Wandsworth Library and Heritage Service
Short courses in basic ICT, using the internet and social networking for job hunting.Business & Education Succeeding Together (BEST)
Bringing schools, colleges and businesses together to develop employability skills needed by young people.South Thames College
Wide range of courses designed to prepare people for employment.
Get on at work
How to Effectively Lead a Team
Understand the principles of leading a team.Managing Problems Effectively in the Workplace
How to communicate effectively and reduce conflicts.Effects of Personal Behaviour
Increase your awareness of what impact your actions have in the workplace.Improving Your Customer Service Skills
Increase your confidence when dealing directly with customers.
Apprenticeships
Business Administration
Suitable for roles including office supervisors, office administrators, secretaries and data inputters.Customer Service
Suitable for roles including customer department supervisors, call centre team members, receptionists.Health and Social Care
Suitable for a range of roles within residential or nursing homes, day centres or domiciliary care.Support Teaching and Learning in Schools
Suitable for a range of roles within a school including teaching, classroom or learning support assistants.Management
Suitable for a new line manager or an experienced team manager.Childcare
Suitable for those working in children’s centres, nursery schools or private childminder organisations.South Thames College
An overview of apprenticeships and traineeship opportunities available.
Learning locally
St Francis Xavier College
A mix of day and night time courses from languages to leather craftwork and much more.South Thames College
A range of courses to develop and extend your hobbies, a great place to discover something new.ESOL, English and Maths Courses
Improving your English and Maths can help you get more out of your life in the UK.Deaf First
Get in touch with Deaf First to learn more about courses designed for adults who are hearing impaired.
Getting active locally
Active Lifestyles
Discover activities that take place across Wandsworth in community centres, churches and leisure centres.South Thames College
Enjoy a taster session or sign up for a course from meditation and relaxation to sports activities.St Francis Xavier College
A range of classes to stay fit and heathy from tap dancing to pilates.
Family Learning
Wandsworth Family Learning
Free programme of events involving dads, mums, carers and children.Katherine Low Settlement
Community projects for children, families, older people and newly-arrived communities.The Baked Bean Company
Encouraging and supporting disabled people to become more involved in the community.Want further advice?
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