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403 Mansfield Road, Carrington, Nottingham

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403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP, UK

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403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP, UK

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Ukrainian Cultural Centre

Monday 6pm to 8pm English Conversation

Wednesday 5pm to 7pm, 7pm to 9pm - English class by Nottingham College, from Entry 1 to Level 1

Thursday 5pm to 7pm, 7pm to 9pm - English class by Nottingham College, from Entry 1 to Level 1

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Community Education, Employment and Advice, Ronald Street, Nottingham NG7 3GY

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Community Education, Employment and Advice, Ronald Street, Nottingham NG7 3GY

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Providing inclusive and accessible education since 2012, CEEA offers a range of English language and support courses including Pre-ESOL, ESOL Entry Levels 1–3, Level 1, and Parenting with ESOL. We are dedicated to empowering adults through language learning, community engagement, and practical guidance to support employment and everyday life in the UK.

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ceea | Nottingham | UK | Training | Employment | Migrants | Refugees | Charity

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Training and employment programmes to support your new life in the UK. Training and employment programmes for refugees, migrants, immigrants, and asylum seekers. Charity, Nottingham UK

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ESOL conversational classes

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Libraries | North Northamptonshire Council

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Northamptonshire Libraries offer a range of resources including children’s activities and support for businesses and jobseekers

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The Learning Centre, 9-10 Newland St, Kettering NN16 8JH

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Kettering

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Kettering

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Saturday courses from 09.15 – 12.30 (Entry 1) & 13.15 – 16.30 (Entry 3)

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The Foundation Learning programme will enable you to develop your social, personal, employability and independent learning skills.

You will develop these skills through a variety of interesting and engaging activities, whilst working towards an Entry Level 3 qualification.

Activities will include English and math, Independent Living Skills, Work Preparation, Work Experience, Community & Travel and your choice from a range of vocational options.

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Kettering Campus | The Bedford College Group | Campuses & Facilities

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Our iconic campus on Windmill Avenue provides a vibrant and contemporary college environment to learn in. At the heart of the campus is the impressive atrium that includes student services, a refectory and coffee shop, computer suites and a multimedia library.

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The Learning Centre, 40 George St, Corby NN17 1QD

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Deliver ESOL

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Tresham College | The Bedford College Group | Further & Higher Education

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Tresham College has three main sites at Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive, modern buildings. Our Corby and Kettering sites offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, hairdressing & beauty therapy and more. Our new-look Wellingborough site was…

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Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, Grantham NG31 9AP

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Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, Grantham NG31 9AP

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Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, Grantham NG31 9AP

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E1, E2, E3 ESOL (reading, writing, speaking) and L1, L2 Functional Skills. Formal classes leading to ESOL and Functional Skills qualifications with C & G. Also Essential numeracy for life in the UK, occasional other Community Learning short courses. Evening ESOL and Functional Skills.

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We have over 60 years’ experience of providing education and training.

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Welland Workspace Ltd, 10 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1QD

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Essential English for Employment Short course 3 weeks starting in July 2024. Run in collaboration with Adult Learning Service. Course options including Introduction to English

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What are you interested in? (Photography, Cooking, Art) Area of Interest Subject View a full list of courses by subject area.

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Jubilee Church Life Centre, 5 London Rd, Grantham NG31 6EY

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Essential English for Employment Starting: 25th Sept 2024, 10 weeks. Wednesday Start Time: 09:30 In partnership with Adult Learning. Course options including Essential English and AIM Award

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Home Office sponsorship to deliver bespoke ESOL in learner's own home

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A group of passionate volunteers welcoming refugees into the community of Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Support us through volunteering your skills or time, or by giving a donation or joining our fundraising events.

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Nottingham William Booth Memorial Complex

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Deliver ESOL

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St Ann’s Valley Library | Nottingham City Libraries

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View our dedicated information page for everything you need to know about St Ann’s Valley Library including opening times, facilities, events and contact details.

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Volunteer run English lessons

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Tresham College Kettering Campus, Windmill Ave, Kettering NN15 6ER

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Kettering Campus

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Kettering Campus

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Pre-Entry - L2 ESOL & Essential Digital Skills. English Speaking Board awards and certificates.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Adult students – NA048 | The Bedford College Group

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Wellingborough Campus

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Wellingborough Campus

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Pre-Entry - Level 2 English Speaking Board awards and certificates in Skills for Life ESOL.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Adult students – NA048 | The Bedford College Group

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Tresham College Corby Campus, Oakley Rd, Corby NN17 1NE

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Corby Campus

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Bedford College Group Tresham College - Corby Campus

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Pre-Entry - L2, Digital Skills for ESOL learners English Speaking Board awards and certificates.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Adult students – NA048 | The Bedford College Group

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Private Language school. English provision at present unclear

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Don't worry if you don't know the first thing about ESOL before your course starts.

Our ESOL courses in Northampton are designed to turn you into an effective speaker of English with a little helping hand from our highly experienced English tutors. You could become certificated in a matter of days and give you the confidence and competence to speak English.

We have a wide variety of courses for you to choose from ranging from 20 hour weekend classroom course and 30 hour weekday classroom course. We don't believe in 'one size fits all' when it comes to ESOL so that's why we give you the choice between a two or three day classroom ESOL course in Northampton which you can top up with as many hours of online study as you like depending on where you want to take your internationally recognised B1 level qualification.

When choosing a ESOL course, it's worth bearing in mind that most employers look for you to have at least 30 hours of ESOL training. We highly recommend getting a ESOL certificate if you're serious about making your CV stand out and increasing your employment opportunities.

English courses are a great way to meet people and develop your potential. Contact us today and start your journey to a brighter future!

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ESOL Course in Northampton | B1 Citizenship | In2 English Courses

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Five week classroom based ESOL course in Northampton, Extension Visa, Spouse Visa, Life in the UK, CITIZENSHIP, ESOL ENTRY 3 (B1)

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Skegness Library, 23 Roman Bank, Skegness PE25 2SA

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Functional Skills English Level 1, 2, Functional Skills Maths and Conversational English Connect group. Tuesday 10.30-11.30.

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We're proud to work with Lincolnshire County Council to operate 14 libraries across the region.

By partnering with Lincolnshire County Council, we're able to provide facilities and services that benefit the whole community. From learning and research tools to kids' arts and craft clubs and coffee mornings, find what you're looking for at your local library.

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Welcome to Skegness Library! A welcoming space for all ages where you can enjoy a vast array of resources, facilities, events and activities.

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Louth Library, Northgate, Louth LN11 0LY

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ESOL by volunteers from Louth area of Sanctuary

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Passionate about getting involved in any of the following?

Hosting asylum seekers for short breaks

Befriending

Offering English conversation support

Fundraising

Supporting administration of our services

Coordinating befriending days

Providing our social media presence

Lobbying LCC and ELDC

Contact us on: [email protected].org

Follow us on Facebook.

Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre, near Lincoln, is looking for people to visit the men being detained there indefinitely.

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Passionate about getting involved in any of the following? Hosting asylum seekers for short breaks Befriending Offering English conversation support Fundraising Supporting administration of our services Coordinating befriending days Providing our social media presence Lobbying LCC and ELDC Contact us on: hello@louth.cityofsanctuary.org Follow us on Facebook.

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Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1QD

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Family Learning - DD - Spalding-Welland Workspace Ltd 

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Family Learning - DD - Spalding-Welland Workspace Ltd 

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Essential English for Employment Short course 3 weeks starting in July 2024. Run in collaboration with Adult Learning Service

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Lincolnshire FLPM07SU23 Essential English For Employment

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Family Learning - DD Jubilee Church Life Centre - In partnership with Adult Learning

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Family Learning - DD Jubilee Church Life Centre - In partnership with Adult Learning

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Essential English for Employment Starting.

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Lincolnshire FLPM06SU23 Essential English For Employment

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Spalding Children Centre., Bank's Avenue, Spalding

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2Aspire Family Learning - Spalding Children Centre.

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2Aspire Family Learning - Spalding Children Centre.

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Course options including C&G FS English L1-2 20wks

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2Aspire Family Learning -Sleaford Children's Centre

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2Aspire Family Learning -Sleaford Children's Centre

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Course options including C&G FS English L1-2 20wks

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St Peter At Gowts Primary School, Pennell St, Lincoln LN5 7TA

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Lincoln City Foundation in partnership with 2Aspire - St Peter At Gowts Primary School

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Lincoln City Foundation in partnership with 2Aspire - St Peter At Gowts Primary School

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English in the Community - conversation classes Also Multiply, non accredited.

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Conversation Club | Learn English | Free English Class | Lincoln City Foundation

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The aim of classes is to teach English to non-native speakers in accessible community settings and help them to progress onto further opportunities, such as employment, community volunteering, or simply feeling more able to chat to their neighbour as they pass them on the street.

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LNER Stadium, Sincil Bank, Lincoln LN5 8LD

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Lincoln City Foundation in partnership with 2Aspire

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Lincoln City Foundation in partnership with 2Aspire

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English in the Community - conversation classes Also Multiply, non accredited.

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Conversation Club | Learn English | Free English Class | Lincoln City Foundation

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The aim of classes is to teach English to non-native speakers in accessible community settings and help them to progress onto further opportunities, such as employment, community volunteering, or simply feeling more able to chat to their neighbour as they pass them on the street.

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Moving on with Pre-Entry ESOL

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WEA online and in-venue courses for adults | WEA

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Choose from hundreds of courses, both free and paid, in local venues or online, with innovative tutors. Explore our catalogue today.

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ESOL in partnership with Adult Education.

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﻿SUPPORTING THE EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

Following the two devastating earthquakes in Turkey & Syria, Leicester's Turkish community of 3,500 are doing everything possible to support and raise funds for the humanitarian crisis which is thought to be affecting 26 million people.

A big thank you so far for all the donations and support from the entire Leicester community!

DUE TO CAPACITY AND LOGISTICAL ISSUES ON THE GROUND WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY FURTHER DONATIONS OF GOODS. FINANCIAL DONATIONS ONLY PLEASE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

We are collecting financial donations for the earthquake appeal via the donate button, bank transfer or cash at the address below. These funds will be sent on to the Turkish Red Crescent Charity (Kizilay) AND AFAD who are working on the ground to provide emergency aid to the earthquake region.

We welcome anyone who would like to get involved in our cultural, social, educational and charitable activities - drop us an email or pop in and see us!

​

If you would like to volunteer to help with our fundraising efforts please get in touch by email.

Leicester Turkish Education Centre is a community organisation providing cultural, social and educational activities for the local Turkish community and wider public. We encourage inter-faith & inter-cultural connections and are proud to be part of Leicester's wonderfully diverse community.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

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Leicester Turkish Education Centre is a community centre providing charitable, cultural, social and educational activities for local Turkish community and wider public.

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De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH

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The centre offers English for aviation, EALTS. It is the only English for Specific Purposes course of this nature in the country.

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The university's dedicated Centre for English Language Learning (CELL) offers a range of courses designed to help improve language skills. CELL has 12 years' experience in providing English Language training to aviators, including pilots, crew, radar and sonar operators, and air traffic personnel.

Since 2013, CELL has taught Aviation English, tested by an internally developed ICAO-standard test, before becoming an English for Aviation Language Testing System (EALTS) Test Centre. DMU is the only university in the UK offering the EALTS test, and is conveniently situated in the Midlands, near East Midlands Airport.

DMU's experienced staff have taught all over the world and have extensive knowledge of the current best practices for teaching English language. The centre itself provides a superb study environment at the heart of DMU's city campus, with facilities that include classrooms with interactive whiteboards and AV equipment, a language lab with audio, video and computer technology and a state-of-the-art media lab with cinema screens and all the latest creative software applications.

CELL is accredited by the British Council for the quality of its English teaching, so whether you come just for a test or for a longer course of Aviation English, you can be sure you will receive the highest standard of English language tuition.
DMU English for Aviation brochure.
Please read our notice to candidates and information for candidates documents for further information on the EALTS test and whether it's right for you.
EALTS is now available - please register your interest:

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De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

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Currently, no ESOL offered, although there has been in the past

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Leicester Adult Education - African Caribbean Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - African Caribbean Centre

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Prepare for Entry 1, Entry 1 and Multiply Maths for ESOL.

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We are an Adult and Community Learning provider and operate a wide range of flexible, part time classes through a range of community venues and schools as well as our own venues: Leicester Adult Education College in the city centre and Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub in Beaumont Leys

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Discover information about the venues around Leicester where we run our adult learning courses | Libraries and Community Venues | Learning on your Doorstep

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Leicester Adult Education - St Mathews Neighbourhood Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - St Mathews Neighbourhood Centre

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Entry 1/2 and Digital Skills for ESOL

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St Matthews Centre offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for all ages. The centre has rooms that can be hired to use on a regular basis or for one off events.

Opening times

Facilities

Hall and community room

Meeting rooms

Sports Hall

Library

Housing office

Supporting Tenants and Residents (STAR)

Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service

Available rooms

Skip St Matthews Centre

Contact us

Write to us: 10 Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD
Ring us on: 0116 222 1045
Send us a message

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St Matthews Centre offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for all ages. The centre has rooms that can be hired to use on a regular basis or for one off events.

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Leicester Adult Education - Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre

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ESOL start-up, Prepare for Entry 1, Entry 2 and 3, conversation classes E1/2, Digital Skills for ESOL and Multiply Maths for ESOL.

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Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for people of all ages including rooms that can be hired.

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Leicester Adult Education - St Barnabas Library

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Leicester Adult Education - St Barnabas Library

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Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Digital Skills for ESOL

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The library has books to borrow, free access to computers and information. It's free to join so why not come along and see what we have for you?

Warm space venue

St Barnabas Library will be acting as a warm space to keep you warm during the energy crisis. As well as offering warmth, a comfortable space to relax and a friendly welcome, some of our venues will be hosting workshops on keeping your home warm, sew to save, how to shop, cook and eat smart.
Find out more about Warm Spaces.

Opening times

Computers and internet

Accessibility

The library is all on one level, has a wide entrance and induction loop and an accessible toilet. We also have a large text keyboard and track ball mouse.

Access further services

Digital and Performance Suite

This exciting new facility is now open. It includes:

Video filming equipment

A video editing suite

Performance space

12 new public computers

You can try this facility and equipment free of charge between now and the end of September.

Please contact us using the details below for further information or to discuss a booking.

Contact us

Ring us: 0116 454 3250
Write to us: 2 French Road, LE5 4AH
Send us a message

Follow Libraries on social media for regular updates about all our projects, services and the latest bestsellers

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The library has books to borrow, free access to computers and information. It's free to join so why not come along and see what we have for you?

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Leicester Adult Education - Emerald Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - Emerald Centre

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Entry 1 and Entry E2/3

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The Emerald Centre is a registered charity and hosts social and community groups for people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have a connection with Ireland.

Emerald Senior Walkers meet every Monday from 10.30 to 3 pm

Emerald Seniors Club meet for lunch every Wednesday from 12 pm to 2.30 pm. Transport can be arranged at a small charge.

Community Cafe open every Friday from 11 am to 2.30 pm.

Gaelic languages classes and Irish Studies.

Irish sports and music events

We also have a trusted handyperson for chargeable gardening and decoratoring services.

For information on all our activities for adults and young people, please see our website.

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The Emerald Centre | Leicestershire County Council

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The Emerald Centre is a registered charity and hosts social and community groups for people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have a connection with Ireland.

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Pork Pie Library & Community Centre, Southfields Drive, Leicester LE2 6QS

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Leicester Adult Education - Pork Pie Library & Community Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - Pork Pie Library & Community Centre

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Entry 1, Entry 2/3 and Multiply Maths for ESOL

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Pork Pie Library and Community Centre offers classes, activities and events for everyone. Rooms can be hired both for regular use and one-off events.

Opening times

*The centre may be available outside of these hours, please contact the centre for more information.

Self-service facility

You can now do the following:

scan proofs to support applications for housing and housing benefit

use Freephones to talk to our services including housing officers, housing benefit, housing options and council tax

use self-service computers to log on to our website and apply for services including:

housing

housing benefits

parking permits

blue badge

council tax.

Facilities

Large hall with stage area

Various rooms for community use

Library

Kitchen

Free use of computers and wifi

Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service

Available rooms

Skip Pork Pie Library and Community Centre

Contact us

Write to us: Southfields Drive (Pork Pie Island), Leicester, LE2 6QS
Ring us on: 0116 299 5480
Send us a message

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Pork Pie Library and Community Centre offers classes, activities and events for everyone. Rooms can be hired both for regular use and one-off events.

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The BRITE Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Leicester

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Leicester Adult Education - The BRITE Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - The BRITE Centre

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ESOL Entry 1 & 2.

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The BRITE Centre in Braunstone offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for people of all ages including rooms that can be hired.

Opening times

*The centre may be available outside of these hours, please contact the centre for more information.

Facilities

Large hall which can be subdivided

Various rooms for community use

Library

Free use of computers and Wifi

Café

Leicester Adult Skills and Learning service

Car parking

Available rooms

Skip The BRITE Centre

Contact us

Write to us: 130 Braunstone Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1LE
Ring us on: 0116 299 5476
Send us a message

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The BRITE Centre in Braunstone offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for people of all ages including rooms that can be hired.

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Wesley Hall Community Centre, 76 Hartington Road, Leicester LE2 0GN

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Leicester Adult Education - Wesley Hall Community Centre

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Leicester Adult Education - Wesley Hall Community Centre

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Everyday English, non-AEB funded Entry-level classes and conversational

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Wesley Hall is located in a densely populated inner-city area of Leicester, commonly known as Highfields and Spinney Hills. It is a community centre run by a Board of Trustees committed to opening the doors of its buildings to its neighbours so that many different people can gain from its resources.Wesley Hall welcomed 2500 voters at the last election. The vast majority walked to the centre and nearly all had used the centre in some way or other over the years. We believe this is why Wesley Hall has the highest consistent turnout of voters in the city. Some of the activities running at present are listed below. These are not drop in sessions. Waiting lists operate for many of them. Please contact us for availability.

Monday Activities

Tuesday Activities

Wednesday Activities

Thursday Activities

Friday Activities

Upcoming Activities

All the activities may change depending upon the users.So please call reception at 01162626000 for more information.

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Wesley Hall is located in a densely populated inner-city area of Leicester, commonly known as Highfields and Spinney Hills. It is a community centre run by a Board of Trustees committed to opening the doors of its buildings to its neighbours so that many different people can gain from its resources.Wesley Hall welcomed 2500 voters at the last election.

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Pre-E to L2 provision

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Leicestershire Adult Learning Course Search

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Islamic retreat, open to all faiths and none. They have provided ESOL in the past but no ESOL listed at present.

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The City Retreat is a model centre located in the heart of Leicester city providing a warm, inviting and vibrant space to bring people from all walks of life together to explore, discuss and share faith, values and our common humanity.

To share Islam through a centre inspired by the prophetic model, desiring the greatest good for all.

Our Mission

1. Illustrates Islam through good character, education and discussion.

2. Is a welcoming safe space for everyone within our city.

3. Promotes community cohesion and a better understanding between communities through active collaboration.

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Our charity provides an inviting space for individuals and families to explore, discuss and share their faith, values and common humanity. Join us to build a supportive community and make a positive impact on the world.

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ESOL Skills for Life qualifications from Pre Entry to Entry Level 3. Also ESOL for Driving Test Theory CSCS Green card training for construction skills, Life in the UK, and SELT tests

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Vocational Training Provider in Leicester- Bright Learning Centre

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Achieve your career goals with flexible vocational training at Bright Learning Centre, Leicester leading provider. We support your learning!

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ESOL Skills for Life qualifications from Pre Entry to Entry Level 3. Also ESOL for Driving Test Theory CSCS Green card training for construction skills, Life in the UK, and SELT tests

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ESOL Courses Leicester - Learn English for Work & Life

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Learn English for everyday life & work with our ESOL courses in Leicester. Beginner to advanced levels, flexible schedules, and qualified tutors.

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Riverside Library, Corporation Street, Derby

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Volunteer led informal provision

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Riverside Library | Libraries in Derby| In Derby

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Learn more about Riverside Library and the services it offers

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The Reading Project - English classes not ESOL-specific Volunteer-led

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What to do in the library

The Library is a vibrant and happening place, right in the heart of the community on Almond Street, and has something for everyone - hundreds of books on offer in multiple languages, a fantastic refurbished stage and theatre space, and lots of brilliant activities.

The Library aims to offer you more than just a great range of books. We're also home to a number of computers you can book on to use free of charge. We've got space for those all-important activities we have on offer too.

Avoid queues and use the self-service desks available for borrowing or returning your books. You can also use them to manage your account in other ways, keeping up with any fees you might owe.

Street Detectives

Looking to get the family out and about over the holiday period?

Follow the Normanton History Detectives trail and uncover the hidden historical secrets of Normanton!

The trail takes around 1hr, starting and finishing at Normanton Library - children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pick up a trail leaflet at Normanton Library to take part, become a History Detective and claim your prize!

What's coming up in the library

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Normanton Library opening - Nov 2019

Blood pressure monitor kits available for loan

They have been provided in partnership with Livewell, Derby City Councils Wellbeing Service.

Monitoring your blood pressure regularly can help you find the positive changes in your day-to-day life to keep your heart healthier for the future.

The kits are free to borrow with your library card.

They are available to borrow for 1 week.

You can renew once.

The kit must be returned to Normanton Library.

Fines and charges will apply if it is returned late or lost / damaged.

The blood pressure monitor kits

The blood pressure monitor kits include an information leaflet that explains how to check your blood pressure at home and what to do with the results - measuring blood pressure at home can be very useful to give a more accurate picture of what a person's blood pressure is like. The monitors can also detect an irregular heartbeat.

Please note that staff in libraries do not have medical training and can't show you how to use the kits - please use the information provided and if you are concerned consult your doctor.

Theatre, performance space and meeting rooms available to hire at Normanton Library

Derby Libraries are delighted to announce they have an exciting theatre and performance space available to hire at Normanton Library. A programme of work has now been completed to bring the facilities in the original building back to life including restoring the stage, replacing the curtains, stripping and polishing the original wooden floor, and upgrading lighting and sound facilities. The theatre and stage with meeting room is now a multi-functional space ideal for learning and reading events, training and away days, and school plays, as well as an inspiring rehearsal space in the heart of the Normanton community.

Derby Libraries have already welcomed Spark Arts who brought live family theatre to the stage with the beautiful Roti Moon show and have opened their doors to Derby Theatre who hired the space for rehearsals.

In addition to the performance space, there are also rooms to hire for meetings. If you would like to find out more about booking the space at Normanton Library, or booking rooms and facilities at other Derby Libraries, please email Derby Libraries.

What to do in our libraries

Accessibility

The library has these accessibility aids:

Level access

Automatic doors

Accessible counters

Large print books and audio books

Induction loop

Computers with Zoomtext and high visibility keyboards.

Get involved

Why not volunteer at your local library? We have a range of opportunities available, find out more on our Volunteering page.

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Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) options are an excellent choice if you want to improve your English skills for day-to-day living in the United Kingdom, progress to study further, write your CV and improve your job opportunities, or apply to become a British citizen.

Course Summary

Subject Area: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Course Type: Adult and Community

Location: St James Centre

Full Time or Part Time: PT

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/esol-sfl-entry-level

Who is this course for?

Your Derby College Group experience will be both inspiring and rewarding. You'll benefit from a combination of classroom-based learning, group workshops, lectures, role play exercises, tutorials and guest speakers.

During your studies, you'll receive support from an enthusiastic and encouraging team of staff with extensive experience of teaching English language to learners from around the world.

Classes - which range from pre-entry to Level 2 - are held in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. You will study for six hours per week: two three-hour classes or, at the beginner level, three two-hour classes. You will also have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in ESOL.

Our ESOL classes are conveniently delivered in the heart of the community - at the St James Centre and Southgate Retail Park in Normanton, the most culturally and ethnically diverse neighbourhood of Derby. Some crèche places may be available at the St James Centre.

In addition to English, maths and digital skills can be studied at the St James Centre. Classes are streamed so you will learn at a pace that is right for you.

Entry Requirements

You will undertake an initial assessment and - based on your current language knowledge and skills - you will then be allocated to the right English class that will enable you to progress quickly and smoothly.

What will you learn?

An ESOL course at our College can help you to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

You will develop vital English skills which will help you in everyday life - making it much easier, for instance, for you to talk to doctors and teachers, to help your child with their homework, and to understand the laws and customs of the UK.

How will you learn?

What will you need to bring with you?

There are no additional costs.

How will you be assessed?

Qualifications are obtained by completing:

A reading assessment

A writing assessment

A speaking and listening assessment

These awards can be completed once a term.

You can progress to further study or apply to become a British citizen.

For individuals wishing to move into higher education, Level 2 is accepted for entry to a range of courses (check with course providers for information on specific courses).

Who do you contact for more information?

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information

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This course could lead to one of these careers...

Teaching Professionals

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More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways

Manuela Gallova

Taking ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses with Derby College Group has helped Slovakian-born student Manuela Gallova pursue her dream of becoming a criminologist.

I enjoyed college. My level 3 English teacher was so nice. She helped me to improve my English significantly.
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FEE News

Thanks to our Funders & Supporters

Through the support of our local/regional and national funders and supporters we can now offer a range of training workshops and courses to build capacities, skills/experiences, and confidence amongst refugees and the disadvantaged groups in Derby. We're really grateful for this valuable support that enables us to provide new opportunities to vulnerable groups in Derby
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New building

We have recently refurbished our building and would love community groups or other organisations to come and use the facilities at a price that you can afford.
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Our Courses

Would you like some extra help to get you back into employment? FEE can help you. We have successfully partnered with ESF and UK Online Courses to run a number of accredited courses and workshops to help you with key skills that will increase your employment opportunities. If you want more information about what's currently available, please contact Ali Neghipooran (a.k.a Farhad) our Development Officer.

FEE's NUCO Training Courses

FEE's IT Workshops for refugees

What we can offer

We have space for small workshops and a meeting room with a projector and lots of tea and coffee! We have a unique twist for any organisation or individual who wants to come and use our facilities. Two of our directors are from the Persian Community and one of our key aims is to share Persian heritage which includes Persian food, which can also be provided on request

Or join one of our cooking workshops, improve your skills and try out some tasty Persian food or other foods from around the world. At FEE we have staff that have 10 years' experience delivering projects and services that really make a difference to the local community. If you want to get involved or find out more we would love to hear from you. We are always keen to build strong partnerships, working together to make a difference.

FEE's CIEH Food Safety Courses

FEE's Dementia Awareness Workshops

Courses & Workshops & Activities

These are the FEE's planned courses/workshops and activities that are planned for 2017 and after based on the identified community needs through our community consultation activities in 2015-2016:

Welcoming newly arrived refugees/asylum seekers

Community cohesion/befriending projects

BME/refugee women's sewing/arts-crafts projects

Supporting homeless/unemployed through FEE's Food & Clothing Bank services

IT support workshops, Internet/online IT courses

Helping people to access NHS health pages and government online services

HMRC/Benefits advice and information workshops

Englishsupport sessions

CIEH Food Safety, NUCO First Aid, Health & Safety, and Fire Safety courses

CV writing, job search, and job application/interview workshops

Cooking safe & healthy workshops

Persian-British food workshops including traditional/modern recipes

Community engagement/networking workshops

Research/Community Consultation activities

Future Training Waiting List Registrations

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FAQs - Asylum Seekers in Long Eaton Hotels

Why are UK hotels being used for asylum seekers and not Britain's own homeless people?

It is a government choice. But refugees and homeless people are not in competition.

The best way to tackle homelessness is to stop it happening in the first place. It is cost-effective - but more importantly, it is the right thing to do. This government must ensure people get the help they need when they need it most. This means providing enough funding for local councils and other relevant organisations to ensure that those at risk of homelessness can access support and legal protection. State institutions (eg prisons, care homes) also have a duty to prevent people from falling into homelessness when leaving their care.

Refugees and homeless people are both deserving of our help. Both groups are victims of the same hostility. They should be able to access help wherever and whenever they need it.

The money spent on asylum seekers is not from the same budget that would be used for the homeless people of Britain.

How is the government funding asylum seekers in hotels? Where does the money come from?

Simply put the money comes from the Home Office's budget for overseas aid. This budget would never be used to fund more nurses or to help the homeless. It is a separate budget to fund aid for the most vulnerable in crisis around the world.

In 2022, the Home Office spent £3.7 billion of the UK's aid 12.8 billion aid budget on housing asylum seekers in hotels.

Is money being wasted on housing asylum seekers in hotels?

There are so many asylum seekers in hotels because there is a huge backlog of asylum claims that the government is yet to process. If that backlog could be cleared, there would be no need for hotel accommodation.

Analysts have data to show that for roughly £20 million, the government could clear the asylum backlog they created (which means accepting/rejecting cases - just making decisions and allowing people to leave hotels and begin their lives).

How does the overseas aid budget compare to other budgets?

2022 figures:

Asylum seekers in hotels - £3.5 billion

Other overseas aid - £7 billion

NHS - £180 billion

Police £15.9 billion

Defence - £45.9 billion

Welfare - £73.2 billion

Pension - £123 billion

Are people right to say that the money spent on asylum seekers could be used to help us with the cost-of-living crisis? Or spent on the NHS?

Not really because the money used for asylum seekers is from the overseas aid budget. If it were not spent on asylum seekers it would be spent on delivering aid overseas.

Domestic budget and now international aid funds spent on the asylum system are going to giant private companies, directors and shareholders. This is not in the public interest.

It could be used for good social housing in communities and invested into local services and charities that support refugees and local people. The funds could be spent for public good not private profit.

Why do we have a duty to help people from other countries when we can't afford our bills?

The political duty arises because the UK signed the UN Refugee Convention, along with 149 other countries. The amount we spend on overseas aid is tiny compared to the amount we spend on vulnerable British citizens. Also, although it might not feel like it, we are one of the richest countries in the world and we have a complex history of colonialism and taking from other nations to bolster our own position and wealth. So many may say we have a moral duty to help those in need. Finally, the most important reason is humanity. Remember, asylum seekers are not here looking for long-term charity. Most want to live their lives here, work, contribute and integrate.

Do asylum seekers have access to healthcare as soon as they get here?

Usually, they need to register with a GP first. This can be delayed if asylum seekers haven't been given proof of their address, or ID cards. There can also be local delays to making agreements with NHS providers, leading to asylum seekers being advised to call ambulances for routine healthcare. Many asylum seekers find the NHS system confusing, hard to access, and can be billed for treatment. In theory, they are eligible for NHS help, but the practice looks different.

What is the long-term plan for the hotels? Will they return to hotels?

The government's stated intention is to close the hotels to asylum seekers, but there is no clear plan as to when.

Why have hotels allowed the government to take over their business? And how much money are corporations making from this? Is it just good business for friends of the government?

Hotels have been guaranteed a regular income at a time when Covid has put a huge strain on the hospitality industry.

Taking on a government contract which guarantees to fill most beds in a hotel throughout the year is likely to attract hotels which are struggling to attract enough regular business to stay solvent than hotels with a thriving business.

The Home Office is awarding 10-year contracts and paying huge amounts of money. Most companies contracted to manage have increased their profits more than sixfold.

One example: Clearsprings

Clearsprings profits went from £4,419,841 to £28,012,487 to the year ending 31 January 2022.

Serco is another private firm that has a multi-million-pound contract with the government to manage refugee hotel housing in the UK.

The brother of SERCO's CEO was a Tory MP, as was his uncle and grandfather.

Are local authorities expected to provide wraparound care? How does it work?

In our experience, there is an expectation, but rarely extra funding, and so local authorities struggle to provide much at all, and most is provided by charities and voluntary organisations.

Who is consulted in the local area before government takes over a hotel?

We understand that local authorities are often informed shortly before a contract is taken on, but not consulted or given the opportunity to object. Local services were not informed in Long Eaton, schools weren't told that asylum seekers would be moving into the area and there were no attempts to work with the existing community or the asylum seekers to help aid integration leading to even higher tension in the town.

Will an asylum seeker take my school place?

Asylum seekers join the waiting list just like anyone else. No priority is given.

Will an asylum seeker take work from me?

By law, asylum seekers are not allowed to be employed until they are granted refugee status, but may volunteer. An asylum seeker risks deportation if they accept paid work.

Whatever happened to Brexit and controlling our borders?

Brexit was a vote to leave the EU, not to withdraw from the UN Refugee Convention. It led to the UK withdrawing from EU agreements which allowed us to return asylum seekers to France and other EU countries

Why did the private companies make hotel staff redundant and bring in their own staff?

The Home Office wants oversight and control over the hotels. The companies contracted to oversee the occupancy often bring in their own staff.

It's also useful to know that hotel star ratings refer to services. Once these companies take over the hotels, all existing services are withdrawn, rooms are stripped of any luxuries and food becomes basic. Hence staff being made redundant. It also ensures that companies contracted keep costs low and make large profits.

Why are they all young men "of fighting age"?

The trip to Europe is horrific and often deadly. The dangerous journey involves passing heavily patrolled borders, militias and crossing the Mediterranean on boats not fit for sea. The United Nations states that in 2022, around 3231 people died or were missing at sea. Many families send their strongest member to make the trip. Women and children are at high risk of sexual abuse, violence and exploitation on the route from a war zone to a safe country. Often men make the journey and hope that their wives and children can come to the UK safely with family reunion visas.

It's also important to know that in many countries, men are most in danger. In conflict zones, men are targeted first and forced to join the army or militias. They are threatened with detention and torture.

Why is it only men in long Eaton hotels? Where are the women and children?

The Home Office chooses to put men together in a hotel without women and children, sometimes separating them from their families. There are hotels for families in Derby and Loughborough.

W hy are men hanging around in gangs?

Gangs is a misleading term. Men from the hotel are usually seen in pairs or groups of three or four. Sometimes if they want to go and play cricket or football on the park there may be a larger group. Often the men go out in small groups because they're afraid of local people and have been advised not to go out on their own due to threats of violence. Usually, they are just with another person to help them feel more secure in a new place where they might not speak the language.

We've seen men waiting on Bostocks Lane. Are they being taken to work cash-in-hand jobs?

Not that we're aware of. We have picked people up at the hotels to take them to church, social events, or voluntary work in Nottingham or Derby, as it's a long way to walk.

Is it true that women, girls and children have been harassed and followed?

There have been no police reports but people should contact the police if this happens.

Do the asylum seekers get given a brand-new iPhone?

No. Some are given phones by charities or individuals, but they're usually second hand. Some fleeing political violence had good jobs and phones and took them with them. A phone is a vital lifeline for information, language translation, maps and keeping in touch with family. That's why many choose to spend most of their weekly allowance on a phone.

Why are asylum seekers crossing other safe countries to get to the UK? Why don't they stay in France or other EU countries?

Meet an asylum seeker and ask them why they came to the UK? Each story is different.

Some Ethiopians and Eritreans come to the UK because the EU doesn't understand the war they are fleeing from and the British Foreign Office is better at doing assessments. Persecuted Christians came because they believed Britain to be a Christian country. English speakers came because they knew English and did not want to spend additional years learning a new language. Afghan veterans came because they fought alongside the British Army. Others were vulnerable to criminal gangs and mafia elsewhere in Europe. There are as many reasons as people.

If their country is so dangerous, why did they leave their family there?

An asylum seeker gives his answer here: "Escaping without your family does not mean you are selfish or there was no danger. Some had to leave their families behind because they were in immediate danger and it was not safe to travel across a dangerous country to fetch their family from far away before they had to flee for their life. Some were told to leave immediately or die. Some have no family because they were killed or don't know what has happened to them. Some came with their family but got separated at a dangerous border crossing, and have no way of knowing where they are."

Why aren't these men staying at home and fighting for their country like British men did in the World Wars?

There are many reasons for this but it is worth reading about conflict in Afghanistan, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen to get a better understanding of what is going on. Many men have seen friends and family being attacked by the very armies they would be expected to join and fight for.

Why have they got designer clothes?

Most of the clothes that asylum seekers wear have been donated by charities. Asylum seekers in hotels get £9.10 a week.

Why have men been seen carrying sticks and bats?

Some of the men are keen cricketers and sometimes play in West Park by permission of the cricket clubs and park authorities.

Why are there men from Afghanistan in the hotel when the government set up a safe scheme for Afghan asylum seekers?

The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) was launched in January 2022. The UK pledged to resettle 20,000 Afghans.

Pathway 2 is currently the only open route for resettlement for Afghans who are not already in the UK.

Under pathway 2 of the scheme, just 22 people, including 8 children have been resettled in the UK (figures as of April 2023

Pathway 3 was for those who worked for, or were affiliated with, the British government - including embassy staff and British Council teachers. Under P3, not a single person has been accepted or evacuated. Recently the UK denied a female Afghan judge plea to access safe passage to the UK under ARCS to escape the Taliban.

There is no properly functioning ACRS scheme and no credible legal route for Afghan nationals who are at risk to resettle here in the UK. This forced desperate Afghans to cross the channel.

Why are men going to Nottingham or Derby on the bus?

Often, they are visiting charities in Nottingham and Derby where they can find friendship, clothes and English classes - there are not enough of these for them in Long Eaton. Some volunteer with charities in Nottingham or Derby. Some might just be going for a change of scene. Unfortunately, one return trip to Nottingham or Derby costs most of their weekly income so they can't go very often.

Do asylum seekers pay thousands of pounds to get here? Why not just get a flight?

There are no safe and legal routes to the UK for most asylum seekers. You can't claim asylum in the UK until you are already in the country.

The cost people pay to get here varies depending on the distance, destination, level of difficulty and method of transport (air travel is more and requires fake documents).

People use any money they have and borrow and pool money from all their friends and relatives. Some take on debt to a third party or the smuggler and are often forced into exploitation to repay it. Debt bondage, sexual exploitation, modern slavery and torture are all common.

Why don't asylum seekers have ID documents?

There are many reasons why refugees may not have ID.

- Lost on a difficult journey, such as an overcrowded boat on rough seas

- Stolen, as refugees are more vulnerable to crime

- Destroyed by conflict or disaster

- Confiscated by traffickers or smugglers during their journey

- Carried by a relative who got separated from them

- Never had any ID originally - Many refugees come from countries where civil registration and identity documentation doesn't exist.

- Taken from them by Border Force on arrival to UK

Will the asylum seekers go back to their country if it's safe?

Many will. One local asylum seeker writes, "I hope one day my country will be free and I will welcome all English people in my country." But the circumstances which leave people to flee their homes make them very scared of going back. If the political situation changes it might take years before you can be sure it is safe and stable.

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Course Overview

Our course is an option for individuals who don't speak English as their first language but are keen to develop their language skills. Our ESOL courses aim to help you with your reading, writing, and speaking in English. We offer courses for beginners as well as courses for students with more knowledge of English. You don't need any qualifications to be able to enrol onto one of our courses.

In our classes, you will learn how to be independent at the doctor's, buy a train ticket or ask for help in an official setting. We will support you with integrating into your local community and progressing into further education or employment.

Our learners are able to access the support from our Bursary scheme, as well as other cross-college services such as Careers & Guidance or our LEAP Mentors.

At the end of each course, you will be encouraged to progress onto the next level of your qualification. We can also look at the possibility of you progressing to GCSE / Functional Skills, or other vocational courses across college.

This course is based at Chesterfield College's Infirmary Road Campus, S41 7NG.

This course has 3 start dates: September, January and April

Entry Requirements

You must have the right to remain in the UK (Biometric Residency Card, Pre-Settled/Settled Scheme, Asylum Seekers, Refugees or any other types of visa). You must be in receipt of Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, or other state benefits OR earn below £18525 annual gross salary.

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We are an inclusive church and our doors are open to all. We take pride in being a church at the heart of the Chaddesden community. As well as being open to worship, we also have a popular community café and space. We are fortunate to have some great partners working with us within the space including Derby County Community Trust, Derby Adult Learning Services, Derby City Mission and many more.

Our faith falls under the Church of England. We offer two ways to worship - formally and informally. Cafe church is our more informal service held at 10am each week, the Parish Communion service is the more formal/traditional service and this is held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month at 11.30am. Both services last no longer than 1 hour.

Whether you have faith or none, you are warmly welcome to see what we have on offer.

For more details about Baptisms, Confirmation, Funerals and Weddings, please take a look at our life events page.

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We offer a Our groups and activities warm welcome and build strong and positive relationships and are springboards for much more support for many of our participants. We create welcoming and safe spaces for participants to feel hospitality, support and to and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers. We do this through a range of befriending and support and empowerment initiatives. valued, listened respected.
Make a referral

Monday
Universal Credit Advice 9:30am to 1pm, appointment only, at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Available for appointments

Online English Class 10am Pre Entry and Entry 1

Tuesday

Available for appointments

Women's Group 10.30am to 12.00pm at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Access Arts and The Playhouse Conversation Café Conversation Café: 1.00pm to 2.15pm. Art Class: 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF

Wednesday

English Class 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Trinity Church, 192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HU (lunch provided)

Thursday

Universal Credit Advice 9:30am to 1.00pm, appointment only, at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Online English Class 4.45pm Pre Entry and Entry 1

English class at St Leo's 11.00am to 12.30pm, 152 Church St, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0GD

Available for appointments

Friday

English Class 10.00am to12.00pm at CANCELLED - New Venue To be confirmed
Access Arts with the National Justice Museum 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Available for appointments

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1. How we help

2. Our services

A place to belong

We offer a Our groups and activities warm welcome and build strong and positive relationships and are springboards for much more support for many of our participants. We create welcoming and safe spaces for participants to feel hospitality, support and to and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers. We do this through a range of befriending and support and empowerment initiatives. valued, listened respected.
Make a referral

Monday
Universal Credit Advice 9:30am to 1pm, appointment only, at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Available for appointments

Online English Class 10am Pre Entry and Entry 1

Tuesday

Available for appointments

Women's Group 10.30am to 12.00pm at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Access Arts and The Playhouse Conversation Café Conversation Café: 1.00pm to 2.15pm. Art Class: 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF

Wednesday

English Class 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Trinity Church, 192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HU (lunch provided)

Thursday

Universal Credit Advice 9:30am to 1.00pm, appointment only, at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Online English Class 4.45pm Pre Entry and Entry 1

English class at St Leo's 11.00am to 12.30pm, 152 Church St, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0GD

Available for appointments

Friday

English Class 10.00am to12.00pm at CANCELLED - New Venue To be confirmed
Access Arts with the National Justice Museum 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Available for appointments

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Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF

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Hyson Green Community Centre, 37A Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6BE

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Skills for Life & ESOL, 6 levels

Improve your English, Maths and IT in a relaxed and supportive environment!

We offer the following levels:
- Pre-entry
- Entry 1
- Entry 2
- Entry 3
- Level 1
- Level 2 (GCSE)

For ESOL qualification specifications, please CLICK HERE

For English and Mathematics qualification specifications, please CLICK HERE

For IT qualification specifications, please CLICK HERE

We also offer additional supportive classes such as Proofreading Your Writing (including CVs) and using a computer for Universal Credit. These classes run in partnership with the WEA, www.wea.org.uk.

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Skills for Life & ESOL, 6 levels Improve your English, Maths and IT in a relaxed and supportive environment!

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Be confident in interviews and work with improved English Language skills. We are here for you, and ESOL courses are free.

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Nottingham Central Library, Carrington Street, Nottingham

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Strelley Social Club, Helston Drive, Nottingham

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HOPE Nottingham, Boundary Road, Beeston, Nottingham

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Inspiring & GROWING COMMUNITIES OF HOPe Throughout Nottingham and Beyond

Hundreds of people in Nottingham go hungry and others face loneliness or despair every week

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Help us provide food for their souls as well as their tables

a nd to lift them from crisis to hope

our FOOD BANKS

Hope Nottingham holds The Trussell Trust Franchise for East and West Nottingham. In partnership with Trussell, local churches and a library, we operate 14 foodbanks across the city, supported by an army of dedicated volunteers. We issue emergency food based on a referral system, to ensure those in need can engage with the required support to lift them from crisis.

* To donate food or set up a collection point

* If you are an organisation wishing to make referrals

In partnership with

Please help Hope Nottingham lift people from crisis to hope by donating now

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Community Centre : Fitness, Friendship, Drop in, Advice, Support, Computer Lessons, Mansfield, Activities and Services

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Pelham Court, Pelham Road, Nottingham NG5 1AP

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Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Campus, Derby Road, Mansfield

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Overview

If you want to improve your English skills but don't know where to start, our FREE short courses are perfect for you.

These courses are designed as a pathway for adults with English as a second language to gain confidence and either learn from the beginning or enhance their existing English skills. You have the option to progress all the way through to our accredited ESOL Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing qualifications. After, you can study further with our Functional Skills English and/or Maths courses or GCSE English.

These courses are free (subject to eligibility), and you will have to complete an initial assessment to determine your current English level.

These courses are delivered at either our Adult Learning Centre in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, or at our Derby Road campus.

Please contact us on 01623 413 602 or drop into the Adult Learning Centre for more information.

Do you know a young person between the age of 16-18 who's also looking to improve their English skills? Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course for 16-to-18-year-olds is available here.

Stage 1

Beginner (non-accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £3.50 per hour

This 6-10 week short course is perfect for beginners with limited English language skills.

You will:

Focus on basic vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication.

Develop fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Once you have completed this course, you can progress on to our stage two course, Next Steps (below).

Stage 2

Next Steps (non-accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £3.50 per hour

This 6-10 week short course is the next step for people looking to improve their English language skills.

You will:

Build on your English skills with a bigger focus on grammar.

Once you have completed this course, you can progress on to our stage three course, Pathway to ESOL (below).

Stage 3

Pathway to ESOL (non-accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £3.50 per hour

This 6-10 week short course is the final step for people looking to improve their English language skills.

You will:

Expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar structures

Focus on real-life communication scenarios.

After completing this course, you can progress on to our stage four accredited courses, ESOL Speaking and Listening, ESOL Reading and ESOL Writing (below).

Stage 4

An accredited ESOL qualification is a great way to reassure prospective employers that you have the English skills they are looking for.

ESOL Reading - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (accredited)

This 12-week course is the great opportunity to continue your reading study.
Depending on your level, you will**:

Listen and respond, identify details and relevant information, understand and follow lengthy or multi-step instructions

Engage in discussions, make requests, ask questions, present ideas or information.

Speak clearly to be heard or in a way which suits the situation.

ESOL Speaking and Listening - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (accredited)

This 12-week course is the perfect opportunity to continue your study in speaking and listening.

Depending on your level, you will**:

Follow a short narrative, identify information, scan texts to locate information, identify the purpose of a text

Recognise the letters of the alphabet, understanding words on forms, use reference materials to find the meaning of unknown words, understand technical vocabulary.

ESOL Writing - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £150

This 12-week course is an amazing opportunity to further your writing skills.
Depending on your level, you will**:

Construct sentences, plan and draft writing, use the correct tenses

Learn spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Produce legible text.

You will receive a certificate for each module you complete. If you complete all three modules, you will receive an overall certificate at your lowest level.

*Courses are FREE for adults aged 19 and over and free for learners who are unemployed and in receipt of certain benefits at the start of the course, or for learners who are in employment and earning less than £20,319 per year. We will also need to check your immigration status prior to enrolment to confirm eligibility for funding.

**This list isn't comprehensive, if you'd like more details about the levels of each course, please contact us on 01623 413 602.

Career opportunities

There isn't currently career information listed for this course.

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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Adults aged 19+

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Overview

If you want to improve your English skills but don't know where to start, our FREE short courses are perfect for you.

These courses are designed as a pathway for adults with English as a second language to gain confidence and either learn from the beginning or enhance their existing English skills. You have the option to progress all the way through to our accredited ESOL Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing qualifications. After, you can study further with our Functional Skills English and/or Maths courses or GCSE English.

These courses are free (subject to eligibility), and you will have to complete an initial assessment to determine your current English level.

These courses are delivered at either our Adult Learning Centre in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, or at our Derby Road campus.

Please contact us on 01623 413 602 or drop into the Adult Learning Centre for more information.

Do you know a young person between the age of 16-18 who's also looking to improve their English skills? Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course for 16-to-18-year-olds is available here.

Stage 1

Beginner (non-accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £3.50 per hour

This 6-10 week short course is perfect for beginners with limited English language skills.

You will:

Focus on basic vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication.

Develop fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Once you have completed this course, you can progress on to our stage two course, Next Steps (below).

Stage 2

Next Steps (non-accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £3.50 per hour

This 6-10 week short course is the next step for people looking to improve their English language skills.

You will:

Build on your English skills with a bigger focus on grammar.

Once you have completed this course, you can progress on to our stage three course, Pathway to ESOL (below).

Stage 3

Pathway to ESOL (non-accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £3.50 per hour

This 6-10 week short course is the final step for people looking to improve their English language skills.

You will:

Expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar structures

Focus on real-life communication scenarios.

After completing this course, you can progress on to our stage four accredited courses, ESOL Speaking and Listening, ESOL Reading and ESOL Writing (below).

Stage 4

An accredited ESOL qualification is a great way to reassure prospective employers that you have the English skills they are looking for.

ESOL Reading - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (accredited)

This 12-week course is the great opportunity to continue your reading study.
Depending on your level, you will**:

Listen and respond, identify details and relevant information, understand and follow lengthy or multi-step instructions

Engage in discussions, make requests, ask questions, present ideas or information.

Speak clearly to be heard or in a way which suits the situation.

ESOL Speaking and Listening - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (accredited)

This 12-week course is the perfect opportunity to continue your study in speaking and listening.

Depending on your level, you will**:

Follow a short narrative, identify information, scan texts to locate information, identify the purpose of a text

Recognise the letters of the alphabet, understanding words on forms, use reference materials to find the meaning of unknown words, understand technical vocabulary.

ESOL Writing - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (accredited)

When/Where: Various - contact us for more information

Cost: FREE* or £150

This 12-week course is an amazing opportunity to further your writing skills.
Depending on your level, you will**:

Construct sentences, plan and draft writing, use the correct tenses

Learn spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Produce legible text.

You will receive a certificate for each module you complete. If you complete all three modules, you will receive an overall certificate at your lowest level.

*Courses are FREE for adults aged 19 and over and free for learners who are unemployed and in receipt of certain benefits at the start of the course, or for learners who are in employment and earning less than £20,319 per year. We will also need to check your immigration status prior to enrolment to confirm eligibility for funding.

**This list isn't comprehensive, if you'd like more details about the levels of each course, please contact us on 01623 413 602.

Career opportunities

There isn't currently career information listed for this course.

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Opening hours

See closures for public holidays.

How to find us

Map

Address

Corby Library
The Corby Cube, Parkland Gateway
George Street, Corby
NN17 1QG

Parking

Pay and Display car park available at Corby Cube. Free on Sundays. Disabled parking available.

Toilets

Public toilets with baby changing facilities, including a Changing Places toilet.

Disabled access

This library is wheelchair accessible.

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

Services at this library

Last updated 17 May 2023

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Wellingborough Library, 7 Pebble Ln, Wellingborough NN8 1AS

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Unemployed learners will not be charged for courses leading to a qualification and for funding purposes we define a learner as unemployed if one or more of the following apply and evidence is provided on request:

receive Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), including those receiving National Insurance credits only

receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

receive Universal Credit (UC), and their take-home pay as recorded on their UC statement (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £345 a month (learner is sole adult in their benefit claim) or £552 a month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)

are released on temporary licence, studying outside a prison environment, and not funded by the Ministry of Justice

Providers may also use their discretion to fully fund other learners if both of the following apply. The learner:

receives other state benefits (not included in the list above) and their take-home pay (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £345 a month (learner is sole adult in their benefit claim) or £552 a month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner), and

wants to be employed, or progress into more sustainable employment, and their take-home pay (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £345 a month (learner is sole adult in their benefit claim) or £552 a month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner), and you are satisfied identified learning is directly relevant to their employment prospects and the local labour market needs

Learners in receipt of low wage

We will fully fund learners who are employed and cannot contribute towards the cost of co-funding fees, if we are satisfied the following applies:

the learner is eligible for co-funding

the learner earns less than £18,525 annual gross salary

we have seen evidence of the learner's gross annual wages that supports this - This could be a wage slip within 3 months of the learner's learning start date, or a current employment contract which states gross monthly / annual wages

Accredited courses are priced according to the funded rate specified for the qualification in the ESFA funding rules.

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Essential Skills courses | North Northamptonshire Council

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Northampton Bangladeshi Association, Mill Road, Northampton NN2 6AX

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ESOL in partnership with Adult Learning service

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THANKYOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

CONTACT US

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Leicester Adult Education, Belvoir St, Leicester LE1 6QL

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Community Centre, 1 Connaught Street, Highfields, Leicester LE2 1FJ

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Our ESOL courses can help you to become more confident to read, write and speak English.

With better English you will find it easier to work, study and live here.

Many courses are free. Courses run all year round and often have lots of start dates.

It's easy to apply. Find the course you are interested in and click on the "apply now" button.

We are also a registered IELTS centre. The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is an exam which is widely used for university and college admissions, immigration requirements, and business purposes.

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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Leicester

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With better English you will find it easier to work, study and live here.

Many courses are free. Courses run all year round and often have lots of start dates.

It's easy to apply. Find the course you are interested in and click on the "apply now" button.

We are also a registered IELTS centre. The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is an exam which is widely used for university and college admissions, immigration requirements, and business purposes.

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With better English you will find it easier to work, study and live here.

Many courses are free. Courses run all year round and often have lots of start dates.

It's easy to apply. Find the course you are interested in and click on the "apply now" button.

We are also a registered IELTS centre. The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is an exam which is widely used for university and college admissions, immigration requirements, and business purposes.

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Deliver ESOL E1-L2. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, ESOL and Maths, ESOL and Yoga and ESOL and Scandinavian crochet. Accredited exam available.

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With better English you will find it easier to work, study and live here.

Many courses are free. Courses run all year round and often have lots of start dates.

It's easy to apply. Find the course you are interested in and click on the "apply now" button.

We are also a registered IELTS centre. The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is an exam which is widely used for university and college admissions, immigration requirements, and business purposes.

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What do we do?

Maun Refuge is motivated by a wish to play our small part in addressing the world refugee crisis. We aspire to offer an example of how community cohesion can work.

We offer group and individual support to re-start lives and to ease independent settlement in the UK.

We enable social and healthy activities, joint visits and outings, language and conversation sessions

Our work is supported by some grant funding plus individual donations and community fundraising that help us to complement the 'official' resettlement work of our local authorities: Mansfield and Nottinghamshire

NEWS page.

Room 4 The Mall

The New Home Of Maun Refuge

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Civic Centre

Chesterfield Rd South

Mansfield

NG19 7BH

Drop in sessions

9.30am -12pm

Monday and Thursday

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​Why do we do it?

In 2015 many people were looking for ways to react to the expanding world refugee crisis. From Stockholm to Sheffield places were responding generously. We also said 'why not us?', knowing that the bigger places were overstretched. We set about trying to make it happen here where we know the services, the charities and the kind-heartedness of local people. The local authorities moved up a gear to provide the crucial basics - access to h ousing, health services, benefits and education. We wanted to develop the possibilities of healthy integration and positive acceptance within our local community.
We are grateful for the investment of the National Lottery and many local donors in our expanding work.

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About this course

This accredited Functional Skills course aims to improve your English skills and your confidence in using these.

Our experienced staff will help you to improve your reading, writing and speaking and listening.

If you are new to learning English as a second language, an ESOL course may be more suitable for you, and these are listed on our website.

You will start by doing an initial assessment, in order to decide, with your tutor which level you will be working at from Entry level 3 to Level 2. You will be assessed near the end of the course on these three elements and once you have successfully completed these you will achieve a City and Guilds Functional Skills English qualification.

All resources that you need will be supplied by the tutor, but you may wish to have your own notebook to work in too.

Please make sure that you can attend the lesson each week before enrolling on the course.

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.

Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Greater London

Greater Manchester

Liverpool City Region

Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland

Tees Valley

West of England

West Midlands

West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:
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English Functional Skills - West Bridgford Library - Adult Learning

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This accredited Functional Skills course aims to improve your English skills and your confidence in using these. Our experienced staff will help you to improve your reading, writing and speaking and listening. If you are new to learning English as a second language, an ESOL course may be more suitable for you, and these are listed on our website.

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Deliver Conversational ESOL

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The British Red Cross is the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.

We offer emergency help, one-to-one support and casework, special services for children and families, and family reunions.

If you are a refugee or asylum seeker in the UK who needs help, or someone who works with refugees and people seeking asylum, our teams will speak to you and help you figure out what you need.

We can offer help from the Red Cross, or refer you to other organisations for support.

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Our services for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK The British Red Cross is the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. We offer emergency help, one-to-one support and casework, special services for children and families, and family reunions.

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Deliver accredited ESOL

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ESOL courses: English for Speakers of Other Languages | WEA

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Be confident in interviews and work with improved English Language skills. We are here for you, and ESOL courses are free.

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Refugee Roots, Roots, Clarendon Street, Nottingham

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Refugee Roots, Clarendon Street, Nottingham

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Refugee Roots, Clarendon Street, Nottingham

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Women's group with ESOL Pre-Entry and E1.

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1. How we help

2. Our services

A place to belong

We offer a Our groups and activities warm welcome and build strong and positive relationships and are springboards for much more support for many of our participants. We create welcoming and safe spaces for participants to feel hospitality, support and to and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers. We do this through a range of befriending and support and empowerment initiatives. valued, listened respected.
Make a referral

Monday
Universal Credit Advice 9:30am to 1pm, appointment only, at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Available for appointments

Online English Class 10am Pre Entry and Entry 1

Tuesday

Available for appointments

Women's Group 10.30am to 12.00pm at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Access Arts and The Playhouse Conversation Café Conversation Café: 1.00pm to 2.15pm. Art Class: 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF

Wednesday

English Class 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Trinity Church, 192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HU (lunch provided)

Thursday

Universal Credit Advice 9:30am to 1.00pm, appointment only, at Refugee Roots, 16 Clarendon Chambers, 32 Clarendon St, Nottingham, NG1 5LN

Online English Class 4.45pm Pre Entry and Entry 1

English class at St Leo's 11.00am to 12.30pm, 152 Church St, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0GD

Available for appointments

Friday

English Class 10.00am to12.00pm at CANCELLED - New Venue To be confirmed
Access Arts with the National Justice Museum 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Available for appointments

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A place to belong We offer a warm welcome and hospitality, support and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers. We do this through a range of befriending and support and empowerment initiatives. Our groups and activities build strong and positive relationships and are springboards for much more support for many of our participants.

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West Northamptonshire Council - Multiply - Diversiti UK

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West Northamptonshire Council - Multiply - Diversiti UK

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Deliver free Numeracy for English as a second Language

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edi.t accreditation for changing workplaces

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Diversiti UK is a training and consultancy company with a strong social purpose. We provide training in equality, diversity, unconscious bias, cultural competency, disability confident and safeguarding.

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Kettering Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 4BS, UK

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Northamptonshire Adult Learning  - Kettering Road, Northampton

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Northamptonshire Adult Learning  - Kettering Road, Northampton

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Deliver P/T courses for adult learners. 2x2hr sessions a week for 15 weeks. Fees may apply (ESOL SL&C £300 ESOL Reading £150 ESOL Writing £225). IT for beginners and Essentail Digital Skills. Online classes via Google Classroom. 2x2hr sessions a week for 15 weeks. Free if eligible. Learners have to register at Northamptonshire Adult Learning.

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Northamptonshire Adult Learning  - Kettering Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 4BS, UK

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Adult Learning | North Northamptonshire Council

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Book a course to further your education or improve your wellbeing. Our courses have been designed for you, your family and the community you live in

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Northamptonshire Adult Learning - Kettering Community Unit

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Northamptonshire Adult Learning - Kettering Community Unit

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PreE to L2. Also maths for ESOL

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Northamptonshire Adult Learning - Kettering Community Unit, 51 Gold St, Kettering NN16 8JB, UK

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Adult Learning | North Northamptonshire Council

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Book a course to further your education or improve your wellbeing. Our courses have been designed for you, your family and the community you live in

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Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, UK

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Northampton Town of Sanctuary - Northamptonshire Central Library

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Northampton Town of Sanctuary - Northamptonshire Central Library

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Deliver ESOL Everyday English conversation classes, volunteer-run. Tuesdays 10.30-12.30. Mixed levels, Max 10, 8 week course.

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Northampton Town of Sanctuary - Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, UK

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Northampton Town of Sanctuary was first established on the 12th November 2015. In the following year, 2016, we established our youth group. The group is named Learn 2 Live or L2L. We aim to collaborate with all local groups and organisations in Northampton. We hope to engage local schools, faith groups, voluntary organisations and others interested. We aim to build a town wide movement for sanctuary for people seeking asylum or people who are refugees.

City of Sanctuary is a national movement that Northampton is proud to be a part of.

It started in Sheffield in 2007 and now involves over 50 Cities and towns. Even some villages are joining in.

Cllr. Danielle Stone says, "What we hope to do in Northampton is to get local organisations, businesses, schools, colleges to pledge that they welcome refugees and will offer them a safe space and friendship.

We know that people are arriving in Europe traumatised through war, civil unrest, torture and rape.

We know that refugees undertake the most perilous of journeys across deserts, across mountains and across seas. And sadly, as we see on our television screens, some do not survive. This winter, those reaching Europe and those in camps in Lebanon and elsewhere, will be cold and hungry and in need of our help.

We have always been a welcoming town and we will play our part when our turn comes to offer refugees sanctuary. We do not expect the numbers we are asked to take will be very great. It is the principle that is important. We care.

As we work with our communities to make Northampton a safer, cleaner, greener, town we can include in that a welcoming town. A town that extends the hand of friendship to those in need."

Please contact Cllr Danielle Stone for further information - [email protected]

Donate

Our dream is that, with your support, welcoming those seeking sanctuary will become the norm throughout society.

You can donate online via Peoples Fundraiing

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Northampton Town of Sanctuary was first established on the 12th November 2015. In the following year, 2016, we established our youth group. The group is named Learn 2 Live or L2L. We aim to collaborate with all local groups and organisations in Northampton. We hope to engage local schools, faith groups, voluntary organisations and others interested.

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Private language school. Free Conversation Cafe

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Everyday English, 62 Gold Street, Northampton NN1 1RS, UK

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Meet our team of teachers, they are all highly qualified, committed individuals who support our students to develop their skills, talents and achieve their aspirations.

Everyday English's journey began in 2016, find out where we came from and where we are going next.

Our school is more than bricks and water.

Get to know every aspect of our school and how it all works.

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Specialises in one to one & small group English courses. Offers a range of ESOL classes in Northampton and & online; general, spoken, business, IELTS & more.

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147-155 Kettering Rd, Northampton NN1 4BS, UK

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Deliver ESOL conversation class Mondays 9.30-11.30am. Term-time. Informal. Volunteer-run. Free.

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Mount Pleasant Baptist Church : ESOL - English Conversation Class

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Deliver Free Functional Skills English (and Maths) Entry level 1-3 Nationally recognised certificate.

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Speak Up School of English - 38 York Road, Northampton NN1 5QJ, UK

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Northampton College, Lower Mounts, Northampton NN1 3DE, UK

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Deliver Entry Level 1 ESOL - Reading and Writing Part 1 and 2, and Speaking and Listening. Entry Level 2 ESOL - Reading and Writing Part 1 and 2 Entry Level 3 ESOL - Reading and Writing Part 1 and 2 Level 1 Reading and Writing Part 1 and Speaking and Listening

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Northampton College, Lower Mounts, Northampton NN1 3DE, UK

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Our Lower Mounts campus comprises two buildings and is home to both The Salon NC and The Skills Centre NC.
Industry standard facilities available at Lower Mounts include:

The Salon NC - our professional hairdressing salons and beauty therapy studios run by students as part of their study programmes, offering a wide range of treatments to members of the public.

The Skills Centre NC - part-time courses for anyone over the age of 18 looking to learn new maths, English and digital skills.

Digital and Academic Resources Centre - well-stocked with hundreds of learning resources.

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Our Lower Mounts campus comprises two buildings and is home to both The Salon NC and The Skills Centre NC. Industry standard facilities available at Lower Mounts include: The Salon NC - our professional hairdressing salons and beauty therapy studios run by students as part of their study programmes, offering a wide range of treatments to members of the public.