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Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Help your child feel confident and supported as they learn and grow with this three-week taster course designed for parents and carers. You’ll explore how young children learn, how to make learning fun and effective...
Course Duration
4 Weeks (Start date TBC - approx. starting late April 2026)
Start Date
April 20, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Give your baby or toddler the best possible start by developing your confidence in early communication. This three-week taster course explores how young children communicate, why early interaction is essential for emotional and language development,...
Course Duration
4 Weeks (Start date TBC - approx. starting late April 2026)
Start Date
April 20, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity
Understand how children develop, grow and learn with this engaging three-week taster course delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. You’ll explore the key developmental milestones from birth onwards, understand how children’s physical, emotional and social...
Course Duration
4 Weeks (Start date TBC - approx. starting late April 2026)
Start Date
April 20, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Carpentry student measuring stair rail
Thinking about refreshing your home or exploring a potential new trade? This practical three-week introduction to painting and decorating is the ideal place to start. You’ll learn basic painting and finishing techniques, practise safe use...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Wednesdays, 9:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date
January 28, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Health student taking student's blood pressure
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? This three-week taster course introduces the essential values, skills and expectations of working in adult social care. You’ll...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Thursdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Start Date
January 29, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Health student taking student's blood pressure
Want to feel more confident in yourself and your interactions with others? This three-week taster course introduces key personal and social development skills that support everyday life, work and well-being. You’ll explore communication skills, confidence-building...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
January 29, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Health student taking student's blood pressure
Do you want to feel more confident recognising and supporting positive mental health, for yourself and others? This three-week introductory course explores the foundations of mental well-being, common signs of mental health challenges and simple...
Course Duration
Thursday (9:30am - 12:30pm or 1pm - 3pm_
Start Date
April 23, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Health student taking student's blood pressure
Want to feel more confident about making healthy choices for yourself and those around you? This three-week taster course introduces the foundations of good nutrition and how it supports overall physical and mental well-being. You’ll...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Mondaym 9:30am - 12:30pm or 1pm - 3pm_
Start Date
April 20, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Man smiling at his desk with a notebook
This practical three-week course helps you build confidence using online tools, websites and digital platforms for everyday life. From completing online forms to accessing public services, managing accounts, and finding reliable information, Developing Online Digital...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Friday, 1pm - 3pm)
Start Date
April 24, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Man smiling at his desk with a notebook
Gain confidence using your phone, tablet or laptop with this friendly three-week introduction to digital basics. This hands-on course helps you understand your device’s key features, manage settings, use apps safely and complete everyday tasks...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Friday, 9:30 - 12:30)
Start Date
April 24, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Man smiling at his desk with a notebook
Stay safe online and build confidence using technology with this practical three-week course delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. Digital Safety and Security introduces you to the essential skills needed to protect your personal information,...
Course Duration
4 weeks (Monday, 9:30am - 12:30pm)
Start Date
April 20, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Two female adult learners reading
Strengthen your confidence with numbers in this supportive three-week Functional Skills Entry Level Stepping Stones: Whole Numbers course, delivered in person at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. This course focuses on building essential number skills used...
Course Duration
3 weeks (Fridays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
January 30, 2026
Qualification Level
Taster Course
Teacher with two adult students

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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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