Overview of courses available

Functional maths

Do you want to improve your maths skills? Functional maths courses help you become more confident about maths in everyday life. You can also take qualifications, up to level 2, that can help you find a job.

Adult Learning Services run maths courses at venues all over Hackney and at different times of year. Come to an advice session. An adviser will check your level of maths and help you to find a class.

Assessment dates for Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 accredited courses

• Friday 4 January 2019, 9.30am, Woodberry Downs Children’s Centre, Springpark Drive N4 2NP
• Tuesday 8 January 2019, 9.30am, Children’s Centre at Tyssen, Oldhill Street N16 6LR
• Monday 14, 21 and 28 January 2019, 1pm, Hackney Learning Trust, 1 Reading Lane E8 1GQ
• Last Monday of every month (during term time only), 1pm, Hackney Learning Trust 2nd floor, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ

Please contact 020 8820 7703 or maths@learningtrust.co.uk for further information and details of initial assessments.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

We offer a number of accredited ICT courses from Entry Level to Level 2 to help you gain the skills and qualifications that you need. We also offer a range of non-accredited courses, for example Google Office Suite Essentials and launching an online businesses.

Join a class

You will need to come to an ICT assessment session. An adviser will discuss your needs and check your level, then enrol you on the most appropriate class, add you to the waiting list, or direct you to alternative provision in the borough.

Assessment dates for Entry 3 accredited courses

• Friday 5 April 2019, 10am, Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London E8 1DU

Assessment dates for Using Computers to Support Your Children at School course

• Thursday 23 May 2019, 9:30am, Children's Centre at Gainsborough, Berkshire Road E9 5ND

Assessment dates for Launching an Online Business course

• Wednesday 19 June 2019, 10am, Woodberry Downs Children's Centre, Springpark Drive N4 2NP

Assessment dates for Google Office Suite Essentials courses

• Friday 28 June 2019, 10am, Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street E8 1DU

For more information, download our leaflet, call 020 8820 7703 or email adultict@learningtrust.co.uk

Other contacts for ICT courses in Hackney

• African Community School: 020 7249 5748
• City and Hackney MIND: 020 8985 4239
• Peter Bedford: 020 3815 4100
• Vista Training: 020 8802 8772

Family learning

Are you interested in learning with your child? Do you want to find out more about the school curriculum and how to support your child with their homework? Do you want to brush up on your own basic skills? Family Learning classes take place in schools, children’s centres and community venues across Hackney.

For more information call us on 020 8820 7119.

Community learning

Develop new skills and knowledge, have fun, and improve your health and wellbeing in our range of creative and practical learning programmes.

For more information, please contact us on 020 8820 7075.

Vocational training

Adult learning and training courses are delivered by different organisations around Hackney.

Please make sure you contact the centre at least two weeks before the course start date to check eligibility criteria, venue and to register.

Supported learning

Helping to overcome barriers to learning

We work with other organisations to run courses and activities for specifically for people with:

• mental health needs
• learning difficulties
• disabilities

Courses and providers

• City and Hackney MIND: 020 8985 4239
• Core Arts: 020 8533 3500
• Laburnum Boat Club: 020 7729 2915
• Peter Bedford Housing Association: 020 7923 9255

English classes

The English Advice Service works with lots of organisations in Hackney to help you to find a suitable class. You can register for a free class by coming to an advice session.