Arts & Crafts
Our Arts and Crafts courses give you the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques in your area of interest, whilst pushing you to explore your creativity and develop your own individual style. Our courses cover a broad suite of creative art subjects including; ceramics, life drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, textiles, floristry, jewellery making and more!
This, coupled with the continual feedback and support of our tutors, ensures thorough grounding which allows you to develop your individual style achieving amazing results.
Southend Adult Community College Art and Craft department provides specialist purpose-built art and design spaces and facilities for people of...
Creative writing
Would you like to express yourself through writing? Want to tell your story or explore your thoughts? Would you like to leave your legacy? There is no time like the present to get writing, you will be amazed by the new found energy, enthusiasm and interest you will gain.
We offer many unique creative writing courses at the college such as creative writing beginners and improvers, autobiographical writing, self publishing workshops, writing for the screen and writing for blogs.
Our highly trained tutors will help you to build on your confidence, support and guide you on honing your writing skills, provide...
English
In the current job market more and more employers are looking for potential employees with a minimum of level 2 English and Math’s qualifications. Entrance to further education and university normally requires at least level 2 Functional Skills in Math’s and English, if not GCSE. Our courses are designed to help you develop your skills, build your confidence and improve your job prospects.
During this course you will learn:
Reading: How writers present their viewpoint and perspectives
Writing: How to write for differing audiences and purposes
Classes are available from complete beginners to GCSE.
These courses are FREE
You will need to attend a pre...
ESOL
Our ESOL classes are designed for those whose first language is not English.
We have classes from complete Beginner to Advanced and you can attend in the morning, afternoon, evening. Perfect if you’re working or have children at school. Most of our courses offer nationally recognised qualifications in speaking, listening, reading and writing to help you with work or living in the UK. All our courses look at topics related to living and working in Britain.
To attend some courses you will need to attend a Skills check interview. Staff will talk to you about what you want to achieve and...
Health & Wellbeing
Are you looking to be more active, find new ways to de-stress or to simply get out and meet new people?
Our range of Health and Wellbeing courses are designed to help you live a better life and to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing. We offer both daytime and evening classes.
Discover a world of culinary delights and wellness at Southend adult community college! Unleash your inner chef with our cooking classes, where you'll master the art of creating delicious dishes from around the globe. Elevate your baking skills in our cake decorating classes, and impress your friends and...
Humanities
We run History courses which enable you to broaden your knowledge in local and national periods, events and characters. In the Art and Music Appreciation courses you will gain an insight into upcoming anniversaries, shows and events both locally and in major London galleries.
Our knowledgeable tutors provide courses such as Art & Cultural Studies, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Essex in the Age of Sail, Ancient Civilisations, Late Victorian & Edwardian Britain and so much more.
ICT digital skills
These qualifications are designed to give you the skills you need to be digital citizens and give you the skills to live and work in an increasingly digital environment.
According to the UK Digital Skill’s Taskforce, only 7% of jobs won’t require some form of IT skills.
Even applying for a job online or being able to take advantage of online services such as booking a holiday or shopping call for this know-how.
You will learn how to use IT in different contexts, particularly in the workplace. You will know how to use the Internet effectively and safely, work with different devices...
Languages and Communication
We offer a wide variety of Languages and Communication courses whether learning for personal development or to enhance your employability. We offer a wide range of language courses suitable for all abilities in French, German, Italian, Russian, Latin and Spanish.
Our fully qualified, highly skilled and supportive tutors will make your learning experience relaxed, enjoyable and rewarding.
Cultural awareness and general knowledge of the countries where the language is spoken is embedded in all our courses. Our Language courses are well structured around a framework of competencies designed to allow you to build your skills and fluency as you move up...
Maths
It’s quite normal to be nervous about Math’s, many adults think they are “bad at Math’s”, but chances are your already using Math’s in your everyday life on a day to day basis. We can help you identify your abilities and build on the skills you already have.
Our classes are small, friendly and relaxed. We will assess your starting level to ensure the course you undertake is tailored to you, so you enrol
Our courses are for adults, so you will study with adults at a similar level so there is no fear of being the odd one out. If...
Performing Arts
Our Performing Arts courses strives to educate and inspire students who want to learn Music, Singing and Performing Arts.
Our courses will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques in your area of interest, whilst pushing you to explore your creativity and develop your practice.
Classes are led by talented, experienced and enthusiastic tutors and are suitable for both beginners and improvers and support you if pursuing accredited course grades as well.
Our fantastic range of singing for fun or jazz and pop classes provide the perfect opportunity for you to exercise your vocal chords in solo or group...
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