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 you with identifying the most suitable course.
Our Courses
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Introduction to Community Organising
December 9, 2024
Course details
This fun, energetic course introduces you to some key skills in Community Organising. Community Organising is the work of bringing people together to take action around their common concerns and overcome social injustice. Community Organisers reach out and listen, connect and motivate people to build their collective power. This one-session course will take place on Monday 9th December from 9.30am to 5pm at High Trees Hub. The session is designed so that everybody can take part and share their ideas and experiences and learn some practical tools and skills.
The Art of Confident Speaking
December 16, 2024
Course details
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!
During this course you will:
• Reflect on barriers to speaking confidently
• Learn a range of strategies to boost your confidence
• Understand the impact of body language on your public speaking
• Practice speaking confidently to an audience
English Functional Skills Entry 2
January 13, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Monday 9.30am – 3pm from 13th January to 31st 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.
ESOL at Sunnyhill Children’s Centre
January 14, 2025
Course details
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 Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm from 14th January to 1st April at Sunnyhill Children’s Centre, Entrance in Harborough Road, Sunnyhill Road, SW16 2UW
- Free on-site crèche facilities are available whilst you are studying
- All children under 5 years old are welcome, however, some children’s centres may be restricted to 6 months and above
- Please be aware that crèche spaces are limited and we may have to restrict the place to one child per learner
English Functional Skills Entry 3
January 14, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Tuesday 9.30am – 3pm from 14th January to 1st April 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.
ESOL Entry 2 part 1
January 14, 2025
Course details
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 10am- 12pm from the 14th January to 1st April at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX. Our ESOL courses are fun, engaging and accessible!
All learners will get access to teaching resources and the opportunity of 1:1 support with their teacher.
Computers for Everyday life at Entry 2
January 14, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Tuesday 10am – 2.30pm starting on 14th January to 1st April at the High Trees Hub.
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills, and using the internet to find information ?
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
January 14, 2025
Course details
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 9.30am-11.30am from 14th January to 1st April at Jubilee Children’s Centre, in Tulse Hill SW2 2JE
- Free on-site crèche facilities are available whilst you are studying
- All children under 5 years old living in Lambeth are welcome, however, some children’s centres may be restricted to 6 months and above
- Please be aware that crèche spaces are limited and we may have to restrict the place to one child per learner
ESOL at Hitherfield Children’s Centre
January 15, 2025
Course details
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 Wednesdays 9.30am-11.30am from 22nd January to 2nd April at Hitherfield Children’s Centre, SW16 2JQ.
- Free on-site crèche facilities are available whilst you are studying
- All children under 5 years old are welcome, however, some children’s centres may be restricted to 6 months and above
- Please be aware that crèche spaces are limited and we may have to restrict the place to one child per learner
Bridging to English Functional Skills Level 1
January 15, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Wednesday 9.30am – 3pm from 15th January to 2nd April 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.
English Functional Skills Entry 1
January 16, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 16th January to 3r April 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.
Preparation to Digital Skills at Entry 3
January 16, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Thursday 10am – 3.30pm from the 16th January to 3rd April at the High Trees Community Education & Training Hub.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Create safe passwords.
Use functions to calculate totals.
Create and name folders.
Create a PowerPoint presentation.
ESOL Conversation Club
January 17, 2025
Course details
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.
Sessions run every Friday from 10am to 12pm from 17th January to 28th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill, SW2 3PX.
Maths Functional Skills Entry level
January 17, 2025
Course details
Learn how to use Maths in everyday life and gain a qualification in the field!
This accredited course will run on Friday 10am – 3.30pm from 17th January to 4th April 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.
Saturday ESOL
January 18, 2025
Course details
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 Saturday 11am to 1pm from 18th January to 29th March at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
This is an Entry Level, so perfect if this is the first time you are studying with us. Our ESOL courses are fun, engaging and accessible!
ESOL Pre-Entry
January 20, 2025
Course details
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 – 12pm from 20th January to 31st 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.
Computers for Everyday life at Entry 1
January 20, 2025
Course details
This course runs on Monday 10am – 2.30pm from 20th January to 31st 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? You will cover – email and file management – presenting information in the correct format – designing professional looking posters – using Excel to make calculations – maintaining a secure network – taking into account relevance, bias and copyright when using information.
Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
January 22, 2025
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 Wednesday 10am – 3pm from 22nd January to 19th 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.
ESOL Entry 2 part 2
January 22, 2025
Course details
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 Wednesday 12.15pm – 2.15pm from 22nd January to 2nd April at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
ESOL Entry 1 part 2
January 22, 2025
Course details
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 Wednesday 10am – 12pm from 22nd January to 2nd April at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
Yoga for Mindfulness
January 28, 2025
Course details
This course focuses on yoga practice, mediation and breathing exercises for relaxation and stress reduction. This class runs every Tuesday from 3.15pm – 5.15pm at the High Trees Hub – 220 Upper Tulse Hill SW2 2NS
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