York Learning

York Learning Learning skills for life and work in York.
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York Learning's main focus is to support lifelong learning, develop people's skills and qualifications and help those seeking to return to the labour market. What we do:

Improve the quality of peoples lives by helping them gain skills to improve their health and well being with a wide range of part time adult education courses

Deliver a range of programmes to prepare people for work

Provide qua

lifications and skills for work, including supporting young people who or not in education, employment or training

Support those who want a qualification whilst in work, mainly though apprenticeships for young people and adults and flexible learning

Help local employers to improve the qualification levels of their workforce and increase their contribution to the economy

Help people improve their English and maths skills and gain a qualification.

06/09/2026

Is it time to pull that guitar out of the back of the cupboard? Places are going fast on our series of Guitar courses, ranging from Complete Beginners to Advanced.

Complete Beginners: Tuesdays from 18:25
Beginners Plus: Tuesdays from 19:45
Intermediate: Wednesdays from 18:30
Advanced: Wednesdays from 19:00

All courses last for 10 weeks, starting on the 15th/16th September at Huntington School - or opt to join the course from home via Zoom. Find out more and book your place at https://l.yorklearning.org.uk/Guitar.

Discover the fun and energy of Social Jive in this friendly three‑week introductory course designed for adult beginners....
05/09/2026

Discover the fun and energy of Social Jive in this friendly three‑week introductory course designed for adult beginners.
You’ll learn the core steps, rhythms, and lead‑and‑follow skills that make Jive one of the most joyful and accessible social dances around. Over the three weeks, you and your partner will build footwork confidence, explore simple turns, and dance in a relaxed, supportive environment.

📍 Tuesday 15 September for 3 weeks
🕔 6:45pm - 7:45pm
🪙 £26 per person
🔗 https://l.yorklearning.org.uk/BT1SR3

Amongst our courses running at the moment is a Heritage Conversation Programme, giving learners a chance to discover new...
03/09/2026

Amongst our courses running at the moment is a Heritage Conversation Programme, giving learners a chance to discover new employment routes and skills.
Thanks to Yorkshire Conservation Trust, participants recently had the opportunity to see and try traditional conservation crafts including woodcarving, lime plastering, brickmaking and stained glass, guided by experts passionate about keeping these skills alive.
Set in a beautiful venue and blessed with great weather, the sessions were full of hands-on learning, questions, peer support and plenty of fun. We're delighted to be part of this important project and to help upskill and inspire the next generation of heritage conservation practitioners.

York Conservation Trust Pinnacle Conservation Ltd

20/08/2026

One of our GCSE learners shared their story with us when they picked up their results this morning. Hear about their fantastic achievements and what the future holds...

We're celebrating everyone's achievements this year. Whatever your exam results we are here to help and support you through your learning journey. Congratulations from everyone here at York Learning. To find out more about how we could support you with your next steps, just call us on 01904 554277 or send us a message.

20/08/2026

Sending a huge congratulations to you if you are receiving your GCSE results today. Regardless of your result we celebrate you and the time you've dedicated to complete your studies and the hard work you have put in. Well done!

We're here if you need to talk anything through, just call us on 01904 554277 or send us a message.

GCSE English and maths are free* to anyone who doesn't already have an A-C or 4+ in the subject. To find out more, get in touch.

Parent, grandparents, and any one else who cares for a child are their first and most important teacher - but it's not a...
15/08/2026

Parent, grandparents, and any one else who cares for a child are their first and most important teacher - but it's not always easy! If you would like to feel more confident supporting pre-school children's learning at home, 'Early Start' courses delivered by our Family Learning team are for you.

Using themes based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, you'll discover who you can support children to develop listening, speaking and communication skills through simple activities, and use rhymes, books, songs and play to focus on sounds, words, shapes, colours and numbers.

Courses start on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October at venues across York:
📍 Low Moor Centre (Wednesdays, 9:15 - 11:15am)
📍 Westfield Primary School (Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:30pm)
📍 Yearsley Grove Primary School (Wednesdays, 12:45 - 2:45pm)
📍 SEND Hub, Clifton (Thursdays, 10am - 12noon)
📍 Hob Moor Children's Centre (Thursdays, 9:45 - 11:45am)
📍 The Avenue's Children's Centre (Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30am)

To find out out more and book a place, visit https://l.yorklearning.org.uk/early-start, message us or call us on 01904 554277.

Are you confident using a smartphone, tablet and computer - and do you think you could share those skills with others? T...
14/08/2026

Are you confident using a smartphone, tablet and computer - and do you think you could share those skills with others?

The Digital Friendly York team are looking for Digital Champion volunteers to help to bridge the digital divide and join them at outreach sessions at community venues including (but not limited to!) St Wulstan's Church Cafe, Marjorie Waite Court (Clifton), Southland's Planet Food Cafe and Foxwood Community Centre. You don't need to be able to attend every session, but it would be useful if you could commit to one or two regular sessions.

To find out more about what the role includes, contact the team on [email protected].

Do you know someone who's always the one others turn to for advice? Maybe it's you.Our new Community Navigators training...
13/08/2026

Do you know someone who's always the one others turn to for advice? Maybe it's you.

Our new Community Navigators training is free, and open to anyone who supports others with information, advice or guidance. Whether that's part of your job, something you do as a volunteer, or just a role you've found yourself in within your community.

You'll build your confidence, learn practical tools, and finish with a Certified Work and Skills Navigator digital badge to show for it.

Choose from a rolling online course (running August 2026 – March 2027) or in-person workshops held across York.

Find out more and book your place: https://l.yorklearning.org.uk/navigators

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority North Yorkshire Council

Our booking system is being upgraded this morning so we're going to be offline until around lunchtime - we'll let you kn...
13/08/2026

Our booking system is being upgraded this morning so we're going to be offline until around lunchtime - we'll let you know as we're back! You can still contact us with enquiries by phone on 01904 554277, message us, or email [email protected].

12/08/2026

Are you someone who knows how to sew but would love to improve their skills to work in fashion and textiles?
Our new course, 'Dressmaker's Studio - Essential Skills and Techniques' is the next step into a career you'll love:

👉 Build a library of skills: create a range of technical samples including zips, collars, cuffs, waistbands, pockets, facings, button stands and seam finishes
👉 Improve your accuracy and confidence: practice professional techniques, work with different fabrics and use a variety of sewing equipment
👉 Develop work-ready skills: follow instructions, apply quality checks and develop the skills needed for garment production, alterations, costume support and bespoke dressmaking.
👉 Showcase your progress: You'll finish the course with a portfolio of high quality samples to support job applications, further study, or your own business.

The 'Dressmaker's Studio' takes place on Tuesday mornings, 9:30-12, for 10 weeks starting on the 15th September. Find out more and make an enquiry at https://l.yorklearning.org.uk/AT1TL6, message us or give us a call on 01904 554277.

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West Offices, Station Rise
York
YO16GA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

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