Adult education
At High Trees we run a variety of free courses for adults, including English, Maths, ICT, ESOL, Art, Wellbeing and Vocational 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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English Functional Skills Entry 2
Wednesday 22nd April
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Wednesday 22nd April
Course details
This course runs on Wednesdays 9.30am – 3pm from 22nd April to 15th July at High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Tuesday 28th April
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Tuesday 28th April
Course details
Do you speak English as a second language and want to study English whilst your little one is taken care for? This course will give you the chance to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing and build the confidence to get more involved in your local community. Our course runs on Tuesday 1.15pm-3.15pm from 28th April to 14th July at Jubilee Children’s Centre, in Tulse Hill SW2 2JE.
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 2
Friday 1st May
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 2
Friday 1st May
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This course runs on Friday 10am – 2.30pm from 1st May to 10th July at High Trees Hub.
ESOL Conversation Club
Friday 24th April
ESOL Conversation Club
Friday 24th April
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 and 1pm to 3pm at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill, from 24th April to 10th July.
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 1
Tuesday 28th April
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 1
Tuesday 28th April
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This course runs on Tuesday 10am – 2.30pm from 28th April to 7th July at High Trees Hub.
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Tuesday 21st April
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Tuesday 21st April
Course details
This course runs on Tuesdays 9.30am – 3pm from 21st April to 7th July at High Trees Hub. The Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
Maths Functional Skills Entry 2
Friday 24th April
Maths Functional Skills Entry 2
Friday 24th April
Course details
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 24th April to 10th July at the High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
Digital Skills for Work at Entry 3
Monday 11th May
Digital Skills for Work at Entry 3
Monday 11th May
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 Mondays from 11th May to 13th July from 10am to 3pm 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.
The Art of Confident Speaking
Thursday 21st May
The Art of Confident Speaking
Thursday 21st May
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! This one-day course will take place on Thursday 21st May from 9.30am to 4pm at Brockwell Hall Park.
Introduction to Stress Management
Friday 8th May
Introduction to Stress Management
Friday 8th May
Course details
This one-day course is designed to help you better understand stress and learn simple, practical tools to manage it. The course will run on Frida 8th May from 10am to 3.30pm at Brockwell Hall Park.
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 15th May
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 15th May
Course details
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. This course will run on Friday 15 May from 9.30am to 5pm. On the course you will explore the benefits of volunteering, how you can get involved in your local community and how to keep yourself and other safe when volunteering.
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Friday 24th April
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Friday 24th April
Course details
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 24th April to 10th July at the High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
Preparing for Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Thursday 30th April
Preparing for Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Thursday 30th April
Course details
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 and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 30th April to 9th July 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.
Yoga with your baby
Tuesday 2nd June
Yoga with your baby
Tuesday 2nd June
Course details
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! This 4-weeks course will run on Tuesday 2nd June to 30th June at Hitherfield Children’s Centre, SW16 2LN
Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Thursday 30th April
Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Thursday 30th April
Course details
On this Level 1 accredited course is an introduction to working or volunteering with animals, alongside developing study skills. This course is designed for those interested in animal care, as well as those who are building their confidence into work. The course will run on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm from 30th April to 3rd July. This is a classroom based course but with practical opportunities for learning, including visits to city farms and other animal environments. On this course you will take care of both small animals and horses.
Jewellery Making at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Monday 27th April
Jewellery Making at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Monday 27th April
Course details
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. Free creche for children aged 0-5. This course runs on Mondays 1.15pm – 3.15pm from 27th April to 6th July at Jubilee Children’s Centre.
ESOL Pre-Entry
Monday 20th April
ESOL Pre-Entry
Monday 20th April
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 ESOL course runs every Mondays from 9.30am to12.30pm from the 20th April – 6th July 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.
ESOL Entry 2
Thursday 30th April
ESOL Entry 2
Thursday 30th April
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 Thursdays 10am – 1pm from 30th April to 9th July at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
ESOL Entry 1
Wednesday 22nd April
ESOL Entry 1
Wednesday 22nd April
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 Entry 2 ESOL course runs every Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm from 22nd April to 8th July at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Monday 20th April
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Monday 20th April
Course details
This course runs on Mondays 9.30am – 3pm from 13th April to 7th July at High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 3rd July
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 3rd July
Course details
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. This course will run on Friday 3rd July from 9.30am to 5pm. On the course you will explore the benefits of volunteering, how you can get involved in your local community and how to keep yourself and other safe when volunteering.
The Art of Confidence Speaking
Thursday 25th June
The Art of Confidence Speaking
Thursday 25th June
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! This one-day course will take place on Thursday 25th June from 9.30am to 4pm at Brockwell Hall Park.
Introduction to Computer Skills
Tuesday 26th May
Introduction to Computer Skills
Tuesday 26th May
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This Introduction to Computer Skills course will run on Tuesday 26th May and Wednesday 27th May from 9.30am to 3pm at High Trees Hub.
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Wednesday 22nd April
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Wednesday 22nd April
Course details
This course runs on Wednesdays 9.30am – 3pm from 22nd April to 15th July at High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Tuesday 21st April
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Tuesday 21st April
Course details
This course runs on Tuesdays 9.30am – 3pm from 21st April to 7th July at High Trees Hub. The Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Friday 24th April
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Friday 24th April
Course details
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 24th April to 10th July at the High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Thursday 30th April
Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Thursday 30th April
Course details
On this Level 1 accredited course is an introduction to working or volunteering with animals, alongside developing study skills. This course is designed for those interested in animal care, as well as those who are building their confidence into work. The course will run on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm from 30th April to 3rd July. This is a classroom based course but with practical opportunities for learning, including visits to city farms and other animal environments. On this course you will take care of both small animals and horses.
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Monday 20th April
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Monday 20th April
Course details
This course runs on Mondays 9.30am – 3pm from 13th April to 7th July at High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Tuesday 28th April
ESOL at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Tuesday 28th April
Course details
Do you speak English as a second language and want to study English whilst your little one is taken care for? This course will give you the chance to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing and build the confidence to get more involved in your local community. Our course runs on Tuesday 1.15pm-3.15pm from 28th April to 14th July at Jubilee Children’s Centre, in Tulse Hill SW2 2JE.
Jewellery Making at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Monday 27th April
Jewellery Making at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Monday 27th April
Course details
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. Free creche for children aged 0-5. This course runs on Mondays 1.15pm – 3.15pm from 27th April to 6th July at Jubilee Children’s Centre.
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Wednesday 22nd April
English Functional Skills Entry 2
Wednesday 22nd April
Course details
This course runs on Wednesdays 9.30am – 3pm from 22nd April to 15th July at High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Tuesday 21st April
English Functional Skills Entry 1
Tuesday 21st April
Course details
This course runs on Tuesdays 9.30am – 3pm from 21st April to 7th July at High Trees Hub. The Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Monday 20th April
English Functional Skills Entry 3
Monday 20th April
Course details
This course runs on Mondays 9.30am – 3pm from 13th April to 7th July at High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills English courses are designed to help you develop a range of English skills needed for everyday life, work and further study, while also improving your confidence. This course will focus on three development areas: Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing.
ESOL Conversation Club
Friday 24th April
ESOL Conversation Club
Friday 24th April
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 and 1pm to 3pm at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill, from 24th April to 10th July.
ESOL Pre-Entry
Monday 20th April
ESOL Pre-Entry
Monday 20th April
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 ESOL course runs every Mondays from 9.30am to12.30pm from the 20th April – 6th July 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.
ESOL Entry 2
Thursday 30th April
ESOL Entry 2
Thursday 30th April
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 Thursdays 10am – 1pm from 30th April to 9th July at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
ESOL Entry 1
Wednesday 22nd April
ESOL Entry 1
Wednesday 22nd April
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 Entry 2 ESOL course runs every Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm from 22nd April to 8th July at the Scout Hut in Tulse Hill SW2 3PX.
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Yoga with your baby
Tuesday 2nd June
Yoga with your baby
Tuesday 2nd June
Course details
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! This 4-weeks course will run on Tuesday 2nd June to 30th June at Hitherfield Children’s Centre, SW16 2LN
Jewellery Making at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Monday 27th April
Jewellery Making at Jubilee Children’s Centre
Monday 27th April
Course details
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. Free creche for children aged 0-5. This course runs on Mondays 1.15pm – 3.15pm from 27th April to 6th July at Jubilee Children’s Centre.
Introduction to Stress Management
Friday 8th May
Introduction to Stress Management
Friday 8th May
Course details
This one-day course is designed to help you better understand stress and learn simple, practical tools to manage it. The course will run on Frida 8th May from 10am to 3.30pm at Brockwell Hall Park.
Yoga with your baby
Tuesday 2nd June
Yoga with your baby
Tuesday 2nd June
Course details
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! This 4-weeks course will run on Tuesday 2nd June to 30th June at Hitherfield Children’s Centre, SW16 2LN
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 2
Friday 1st May
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 2
Friday 1st May
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This course runs on Friday 10am – 2.30pm from 1st May to 10th July at High Trees Hub.
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 1
Tuesday 28th April
Computers for Everyday Life at Entry 1
Tuesday 28th April
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This course runs on Tuesday 10am – 2.30pm from 28th April to 7th July at High Trees Hub.
Digital Skills for Work at Entry 3
Monday 11th May
Digital Skills for Work at Entry 3
Monday 11th May
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 Mondays from 11th May to 13th July from 10am to 3pm 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.
Preparing for Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Thursday 30th April
Preparing for Digital Skills for Work at Level 1
Thursday 30th April
Course details
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 and achieve a qualification. This course runs on Thursday 9.30am – 3pm from 30th April to 9th July 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.
Introduction to Computer Skills
Tuesday 26th May
Introduction to Computer Skills
Tuesday 26th May
Course details
Do you want to develop your IT skills to be confident for work and everyday life? This Introduction to Computer Skills course will run on Tuesday 26th May and Wednesday 27th May from 9.30am to 3pm at High Trees Hub.
Maths Functional Skills Entry 2
Friday 24th April
Maths Functional Skills Entry 2
Friday 24th April
Course details
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 24th April to 10th July at the High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Friday 24th April
Maths Functional Skills Entry 3
Friday 24th April
Course details
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 24th April to 10th July at the High Trees Hub. Our Functional Skills Maths courses are designed to help you improve maths skills for your daily life, work and education. Topics include: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling and shapes and space.
The Art of Confident Speaking
Thursday 21st May
The Art of Confident Speaking
Thursday 21st May
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! This one-day course will take place on Thursday 21st May from 9.30am to 4pm at Brockwell Hall Park.
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 15th May
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 15th May
Course details
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. This course will run on Friday 15 May from 9.30am to 5pm. On the course you will explore the benefits of volunteering, how you can get involved in your local community and how to keep yourself and other safe when volunteering.
Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Thursday 30th April
Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Thursday 30th April
Course details
On this Level 1 accredited course is an introduction to working or volunteering with animals, alongside developing study skills. This course is designed for those interested in animal care, as well as those who are building their confidence into work. The course will run on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm from 30th April to 3rd July. This is a classroom based course but with practical opportunities for learning, including visits to city farms and other animal environments. On this course you will take care of both small animals and horses.
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 3rd July
Introduction to Volunteering
Friday 3rd July
Course details
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. This course will run on Friday 3rd July from 9.30am to 5pm. On the course you will explore the benefits of volunteering, how you can get involved in your local community and how to keep yourself and other safe when volunteering.
The Art of Confidence Speaking
Thursday 25th June
The Art of Confidence Speaking
Thursday 25th June
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! This one-day course will take place on Thursday 25th June from 9.30am to 4pm at Brockwell Hall Park.