Hillingdon Council Launches 2025 Adult Education Courses…reports Asian Lite News
Hillingdon Council’s Learn Hillingdon Adult and Community Education service has unveiled its programme of courses for 2025, offering residents an opportunity to gain professional qualifications, start a new hobby, or learn valuable new skills.
The service, which caters to individuals aged 19 and above, is offering hundreds of part-time day and evening courses across a range of subjects. With a focus on affordability, most courses are fully funded by the government, ensuring accessibility for all residents.
The 2025 programme includes a variety of courses designed to help learners improve key skills in maths, English, and digital literacy, as well as gain essential qualifications for careers in health and social care, childcare, and beyond.
Among the highlights of the upcoming courses is a new eight-week “Introduction to Childminding” course, ideal for anyone interested in becoming an Ofsted registered childminder. In addition, residents can pursue qualifications that will prepare them for roles such as care assistant or support worker, two fields that continue to experience high demand.
Lidia Tsegaye, a resident from Hayes, is currently completing a health and social care level one course with the goal of becoming a care assistant. She said:
“It’s been life-changing for me because I’m really interested in working in health and social care. I have a passion to help people and have a positive impact on people and their community. I’ve gained essential skills and practical knowledge that I can use in my personal life and at work.”
For those looking to explore personal interests or pick up a new hobby, Learn Hillingdon offers a diverse selection of creative and well-being courses. Options include floristry, languages, cookery, exercise classes, and mental health support programmes. There are also sustainable living courses, which teach residents how to live more environmentally friendly lives.
Courses are also available for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, aimed at fostering independence and skill development. Josh Arends, a Northwood Hills resident, enrolled in a cooking course for adults with learning disabilities and shared his excitement about the practical skills he’s gaining: “When I live independently, I’ll know how to make things for myself.”
Cllr Susan O’Brien, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Families, and Education, highlighted the importance of lifelong learning: “The new year is the perfect time to think about retraining, upskilling, or starting a new hobby or activity. We’re determined to ensure that our residents have opportunities to learn at all stages of life, whether that’s gaining new or improved skills to access job opportunities or simply advancing in their careers. Our adult education centres are welcoming spaces where anyone can start or reignite their learning journey.”
Hillingdon’s adult education centres are part of the Council’s ongoing effort to support residents in acquiring the skills needed for employment and personal development. Every year, the service helps thousands of people enhance their capabilities and live more independent, fulfilling lives.
For more information about the courses on offer and to enrol, residents are encouraged to visit the Learn Hillingdon website at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning.
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