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Oldham Lifelong Learning Service

Focus on Lifelong Learning is our free courses directory.

Focus on Lifelong Learning

For your copy freephone 0800 525 956 or

email lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk.

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Enrol at any of our centres.

Moodle - our e-learning platform.

Access Moodle to view the Service DVD and virtual courses.

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We offer courses in these areas:

  • Art and craft

  • Childcare and early years

  • Community sports leader awards

  • Community work training

  • Computers/Information communication technology (ICT)

  • Cookery, food and safety

  • Counselling and communication

  • Dance, keep fit and exercise

  • Education/Teaching Assistants

  • English as a Second Language (ESOL)

  • English (Skills for Life)

  • Fashion, dressmaking and design

  • First Aid

  • Floristry and flower arranging

  • Health, leisure and fitness

  • Health and social studies

  • Languages

  • Maths (Skills for Life)

  • Youth and community work

Personal, Community & Development Learning courses.

Short, taster courses which encourage people to try out new learner experiences in small groups. We work with community and voluntary groups to find out what kind of course programme they need and can often run a course especially for a specific group. For example, we work closely with the Stroke Association to put on introductory courses for people who are recovering from a stroke and who would like to be introduced to learning and perhaps developing a new skill or interest.

How can I find out more?

Focus on Lifelong Learning courses directory lists all of our courses and centres. It provides information on the extensive learner support  we offer. For your free copy or to talk about your learning needs, contact us by freephone 0800 525 956, email lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk or call into any of our centres.

We have produced a series of Lifelong Learning Factsheets listing all of our centres, giving details of our crèche facilities, our learning support facilities and staff and our Widening Participation role.

Comments, compliments and complaints

We regularly ask our learners to contribute their suggestions and comments as to how we can improve the service. Throughout your time with us you may be asked to complete simple questionnaires about your learning experience.

In the Reception area of each centre, there is a Learners Comments Folder, which every learner is encouraged to use. We regularly check the folder for learner feedback. We also have an easy-to-use and friendly compliments, complaints and suggestions leaflet. Any complaints about the learner experience are treated seriously and dealt with promptly and in complete confidence.

If you are on a course please talk to your tutor or our reception staff. If you wish to make a formal compliment, complaint or suggestion, please contact Steve Titley, Inclusion and Access Co-ordinator Tel: 0161 770 4287 Fax: 770 4220 email stephen.titley@oldham.gov.uk.