adult learning

Learn Devon launches its autumn programme

Learn Devon has launched its autumn programme of courses for adult learners. Devon County Council’s adult education provider is offering over 100 courses at locations across the county to support adult learners to develop their skills and gain essential qualifications. Learn Devon’s education programme is designed to be flexible and accessible, with a mixture of online and face-to-face...

Lord Mayor reminisces on his Grandfather’s link with Pitman Training as he opens new training centre in Exeter

This weekend Pitman Training opened its doors to jobseekers across Devon and Cornwall. Launched by local businesswoman Susan De Mey, the new centre aims to help people improve their career prospects, gain promotions or get back to work.

Pitman Training is the leading British training provider and has delivered vocational training since 1837. However, the newest centre in Exeter is...

Learn Indian Head Massage

Learn to give an Indian Head Massage! Learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, face and scalp, and put it all together into full 30 minute routine to use on friends and family. Ideal for the complete beginner, or as a refresher for therapists, plus you can upscale the training now or later to gain an accredited qualification.

Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything.

Students will be paired up and...

Indian Head Massage Workshop in Plymouth

Learn to perform Indian Head Massage on friends and family! On this fun, one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a full 25 - 30 minute treatment. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything. Ideal for the complete beginner or as a refresher day for therapists.

Indian Head Massage is a lovely skill, either as a full...

Indian Head Massage Workshop in Plymouth

Learn to perform Indian Head Massage on friends and family! On this one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a full 25 - 30 minute treatment. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything. Ideal for complete beginners, or as a refresher for therapists.

Indian Head Massage is a lovely skill, either as a full treatment or...

Bright new future for adult learning

A brand new adult learning venture is being set up in Plymouth to protect access to courses and skills development in the city for years to come.

Plymouth City Council approved plans last week to allow its Plymouth Adult and Community Learning service (PACLS) to become an independent joint venture with two key city based partners – Shekinah and YMCA Plymouth.

The proposals were...

New adult learning accounting qualification available

Plymouth Adult and Community Learning Service (PACLS) have now been approved by the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff. The AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Accounting Qualification is universally respected and internationally recognised.

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young people and Public health says: “For many...

Good grades all round for council's adult learning

The Plymouth Adult and Community Learning Service (PACLS) has been given a rating of ‘good’ in its latest inspection by education watchdog Ofsted.

The service achieved ‘good’ grades across the board in areas including: outcomes for learners, quality of teaching, learning and assessment and the effectiveness of leadership and management.

PACLS has improved on last year’s rating...