ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING
Please note: learners are limited to taking part in a maximum of six community learning courses throughout the academic year.
We offer a fantastic range of FREE or low-cost courses at our college sites, designed to help you take the next step in education, build new skills, or simply connect with others in a welcoming environment.
Whether you're returning to learning, taking steps into employment, or keen to meet new people while enhancing your wellbeing, our courses provide the perfect opportunity.
Our Community Learning team delivers short, engaging courses in areas such as arts and crafts, food and cooking, wellbeing, and parenting. These friendly and supportive sessions focus on enjoyment and personal development, with no pressure to work towards a qualification.
If you're on recognised benefits or earn less than £25,000 per year, you could be eligible for a full tuition fee waiver. To apply, you’ll need to complete a self-declaration form (online or on paper) before starting your course. The College may request additional documents to verify eligibility.
For students who don’t qualify for a full waiver, there is a small fee. Please note that enrolment is limited to six courses per academic year.
We are partnered with a number of organisations and charities in the East Sussex area to support adults with low qualifications, mental health challenges, or any other needs to move forward in their lives.
We organise a suite of courses of which we welcome referrals for adults who would like to participate. We can also arrange bespoke courses for organisations supporting adults in the community, ranging from one-off workshops to 10-week courses.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more!
Over 23,000 learners took part in a study looking at the effects of community learning on their mental health. The study found that taking part in short courses had a positive effect on the wellbeing of people and East Sussex College continues to provide these short courses to adults in our community.
Click here to read the full report on the Community Learning Mental Health Project and watch a short animation about the study below.
Tel: 030 300 38212
Email: community.info@escg.ac.uk
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