Adult education

At High Trees we run a variety of free courses for adults, including English, Maths, ICT, ESOL, Art and Wellbeing and Community Organising courses.

Our offer of accredited and non-accredited courses ranges from basic skills that can help with employment or building skills for everyday life, to specialised courses in community organising, confident speaking, art and wellbeing.

Our provision is delivered across all High Trees venues, this includes the High Trees Hub, the Scout’s Hut and the Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, as well as across multiple other venues in Lambeth, including children’s centres and libraries.

If you are interested in a course that is not on the list or if you are unsure of what course or level suits your needs, our Adult Education and Training team are here to help.

Our wide range of courses runs under different funding and contracts. Click here to view our Fees Policy for courses funded through Lambeth Adult Learning Service (LALS). Our friendly team is always available should you have any queries on fees or course information, including deciding on which course or level is right for you.

If you are an individual seeking sanctuary, you can find our Welcome to Lambeth Guide here, written by our learners in June 2024. Inside, you’ll find practical advice, trusted resources, and personal tips, from finding food banks to registering with a GP, understanding your rights to taking care of your mental health. 

Our Courses

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This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from12th January to 30th March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in English.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Have you studied with us before and want to progress onto a more advanced course? Our FREE ESOL courses are designed to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! This ESOL course runs every Tuesday 12.45pm – 2.45pm from the 13th January to 31st March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX
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Do you speak English as a second language? Have you studied with us before and want to progress onto a more advanced course? Our FREE ESOL courses are designed to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! This ESOL course runs Thursday 10am – 12pm from 15th January to 26th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Do you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing to have the confidence to get more involved in your local community? This is the course for you! This course runs on Tuesday 1.15pm-3.15pm from 13th January to 24th March at Jubilee Children’s Centre, in Tulse Hill SW2 2JE.
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Do you speak English as a second language and are you a parent of a child aged 0 to 5? Do you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing to have the confidence to get more involved in your local community? This is the course for you! This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm from 13th January to 31th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Join our FREE ESOL course to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! The course will run on Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am from 14th January to 25th March at the Scout Hut SW2 3PX.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Join our FREE ESOL course to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! This ESOL course runs every Monday 10am – 1pm from 12th January to 23rd March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX. This is an Entry Level class, so perfect if this is the first time you are studying with us.
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This course runs on Wednesday 10am – 2.30pm starting on 14th January to 25th March at the High Trees Hub. Develop your IT skills to be confident using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills, and using the internet to find information.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Do you want to improve your speaking and communication skills? Our fun, free Conversation Club sessions are open to all learners enrolled on our ESOL classes and are ideal for those who want to gain additional skills in English and improve their confidence in speaking.
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This course runs on Friday 10am – 2.30pm from 16th January to 27th March at High Trees Hub. Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident to work in an administrative role and make yourself more attractive to employers? 
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Do you speak English as a second language? Join our FREE ESOL course to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! The course will run on Wednesday 12pm – 3pm from the 14th January to 25th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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This course runs on Wednesday 9.30am – 3pm from 14th January to 1st April to at High Trees Hub. This course will give you the skills to follow and understand the main points of discussion and in return give your own points of view and provide appropriate responses. You will be able to read and understand texts in different formats using techniques appropriate to the task. The course will also focus on the ability to plan, draft and organise writing, logically and clearly using basic grammar and verb tense with the ability to check the accuracy of work including the spelling.
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This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 8th January to 26th March at High Trees Hub. This course will give you the skills to follow and understand the main points of discussion and in return give your own points of view and provide appropriate responses. You will be able to read and understand texts in different formats using techniques appropriate to the task. The course will also focus on the ability to plan, draft and organise writing, logically and clearly using basic grammar and verb tense with the ability to check the accuracy of work including the spelling.
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This course runs on Monday 9.30am – 3pm from 12th January to 30th March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in English. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.
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Learn how to use Maths in everyday life and gain a qualification in the field! This accredited course will run on Friday 9.30am – 3pm from 9th January to 27th March at the High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate mathematical knowledge and skills and apply this to solve mathematical problems in real life situations.
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Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Monday 10am – 2.30pm from 12th January to 16th March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers. 
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This course runs on Monday 3pm – 5pm from 3rd November to 1st December at High Trees Hub. This course is ideal for those who are already familiar with computers and Microsoft Office suite and are looking to explore Excel more in depth.
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Do you want to be able to speak more confidently in public? Would you like to improve your ability to deliver presentations, succeed at interviews or contribute to meetings? Join us on this short course to unlock your potential as a public speaker! This one-day course will take place on Tuesday 16th December from 9.30am to 3.30pm at High Trees Hub. 
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The introduction to volunteering course is designed to provide insight into the positive effect of volunteering on people and communities, and how it can help you build your CV.
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This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from 6th January to 31st March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Functional Skills Level 1 Qualification in English. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.
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This accredited course will run on Friday 9.30am – 3pm from 9th January to 27th March at the High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.
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This course is designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 15th January to 26th March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
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This course is designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently and effectively and independently in life. This course runs on Tuesday 10am – 3.30pm from 13th January to 31st March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
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Join our Baby Yoga course designed for new mums, dads and their babies (from 0 to crawling). Build strength, flexibility and confidence – together with your baby!
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Family Cooking & Healthy Eating is a fun, hands-on course for parents/cares and their children, where they learn about healthy meals, and build confidence in the kitchen. Each session will focus on preparing simple, budget-friendly recipes while exploring the basics of nutrition, food safety, and balanced eating
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On this free Level 1 accredited course you will learn how to monitor and care for the welfare of animal, learn the basic principles of Health & Safety and professional behaviours in animal care, explore pathways into training or volunteering with animals.
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This practical jewellery making course is designed for those wanting to learn new jewellery making techniques and looking for ways to develop their creativity. Open to all levels, with no experience required.
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This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from12th January to 30th March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in English.
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This course runs on Wednesday 9.30am – 3pm from 14th January to 1st April to at High Trees Hub. This course will give you the skills to follow and understand the main points of discussion and in return give your own points of view and provide appropriate responses. You will be able to read and understand texts in different formats using techniques appropriate to the task. The course will also focus on the ability to plan, draft and organise writing, logically and clearly using basic grammar and verb tense with the ability to check the accuracy of work including the spelling.
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This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 8th January to 26th March at High Trees Hub. This course will give you the skills to follow and understand the main points of discussion and in return give your own points of view and provide appropriate responses. You will be able to read and understand texts in different formats using techniques appropriate to the task. The course will also focus on the ability to plan, draft and organise writing, logically and clearly using basic grammar and verb tense with the ability to check the accuracy of work including the spelling.
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This course runs on Monday 9.30am – 3pm from 12th January to 30th March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in English. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.
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Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Monday 10am – 2.30pm from 12th January to 16th March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers. 
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This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from 6th January to 31st March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Functional Skills Level 1 Qualification in English. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.
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This accredited course will run on Friday 9.30am – 3pm from 9th January to 27th March at the High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.
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On this free Level 1 accredited course you will learn how to monitor and care for the welfare of animal, learn the basic principles of Health & Safety and professional behaviours in animal care, explore pathways into training or volunteering with animals.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Do you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing to have the confidence to get more involved in your local community? This is the course for you! This course runs on Tuesday 1.15pm-3.15pm from 13th January to 24th March at Jubilee Children’s Centre, in Tulse Hill SW2 2JE.
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This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from12th January to 30th March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in English.
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This course runs on Wednesday 9.30am – 3pm from 14th January to 1st April to at High Trees Hub. This course will give you the skills to follow and understand the main points of discussion and in return give your own points of view and provide appropriate responses. You will be able to read and understand texts in different formats using techniques appropriate to the task. The course will also focus on the ability to plan, draft and organise writing, logically and clearly using basic grammar and verb tense with the ability to check the accuracy of work including the spelling.
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This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 8th January to 26th March at High Trees Hub. This course will give you the skills to follow and understand the main points of discussion and in return give your own points of view and provide appropriate responses. You will be able to read and understand texts in different formats using techniques appropriate to the task. The course will also focus on the ability to plan, draft and organise writing, logically and clearly using basic grammar and verb tense with the ability to check the accuracy of work including the spelling.
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This course runs on Monday 9.30am – 3pm from 12th January to 30th March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in English. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.
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This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from 6th January to 31st March at High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Functional Skills Level 1 Qualification in English. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability, at an appropriate level, to read, write speak, listen and communicate in English and you will also be able to apply this knowledge and these skills within specific situations.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Have you studied with us before and want to progress onto a more advanced course? Our FREE ESOL courses are designed to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! This ESOL course runs every Tuesday 12.45pm – 2.45pm from the 13th January to 31st March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX
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Do you speak English as a second language? Have you studied with us before and want to progress onto a more advanced course? Our FREE ESOL courses are designed to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! This ESOL course runs Thursday 10am – 12pm from 15th January to 26th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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Do you speak English as a second language and are you a parent of a child aged 0 to 5? Do you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing to have the confidence to get more involved in your local community? This is the course for you! This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm from 13th January to 31th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Join our FREE ESOL course to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! The course will run on Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am from 14th January to 25th March at the Scout Hut SW2 3PX.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Join our FREE ESOL course to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! This ESOL course runs every Monday 10am – 1pm from 12th January to 23rd March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX. This is an Entry Level class, so perfect if this is the first time you are studying with us.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Do you want to improve your speaking and communication skills? Our fun, free Conversation Club sessions are open to all learners enrolled on our ESOL classes and are ideal for those who want to gain additional skills in English and improve their confidence in speaking.
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Do you speak English as a second language? Join our FREE ESOL course to improve your English reading, writing & speaking and listening skills! The course will run on Wednesday 12pm – 3pm from the 14th January to 25th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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Join our Baby Yoga course designed for new mums, dads and their babies (from 0 to crawling). Build strength, flexibility and confidence – together with your baby!
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Family Cooking & Healthy Eating is a fun, hands-on course for parents/cares and their children, where they learn about healthy meals, and build confidence in the kitchen. Each session will focus on preparing simple, budget-friendly recipes while exploring the basics of nutrition, food safety, and balanced eating
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This course runs on Wednesday 10am – 2.30pm starting on 14th January to 25th March at the High Trees Hub. Develop your IT skills to be confident using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills, and using the internet to find information.
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This course runs on Friday 10am – 2.30pm from 16th January to 27th March at High Trees Hub. Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident to work in an administrative role and make yourself more attractive to employers? 
Course details
Our accredited Digital Skills for Work courses are designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Monday 10am – 2.30pm from 12th January to 16th March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers. 
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This course is designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 15th January to 26th March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
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This course is designed for learners who want to learn practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently and effectively and independently in life. This course runs on Tuesday 10am – 3.30pm from 13th January to 31st March at High Trees Hub. By completing the course, you will demonstrate that you have mastered the use of ICT in everyday life and will make you more attractive to employers.
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Learn how to use Maths in everyday life and gain a qualification in the field! This accredited course will run on Friday 9.30am – 3pm from 9th January to 27th March at the High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate mathematical knowledge and skills and apply this to solve mathematical problems in real life situations.
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This course runs on Monday 3pm – 5pm from 3rd November to 1st December at High Trees Hub. This course is ideal for those who are already familiar with computers and Microsoft Office suite and are looking to explore Excel more in depth.
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This accredited course will run on Friday 9.30am – 3pm from 9th January to 27th March at the High Trees Hub. Upon successful completion, you will gain the NCFE Entry level Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.
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Do you want to be able to speak more confidently in public? Would you like to improve your ability to deliver presentations, succeed at interviews or contribute to meetings? Join us on this short course to unlock your potential as a public speaker! This one-day course will take place on Tuesday 16th December from 9.30am to 3.30pm at High Trees Hub. 
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The introduction to volunteering course is designed to provide insight into the positive effect of volunteering on people and communities, and how it can help you build your CV.
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On this free Level 1 accredited course you will learn how to monitor and care for the welfare of animal, learn the basic principles of Health & Safety and professional behaviours in animal care, explore pathways into training or volunteering with animals.
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