Course Information

The Community Learning Service offers a wide range of free or low-cost courses for adults (primarily aged 19+) across Staffordshire.

Gardening in the community

Be inspired to develop gardening skills. Work alongside others and strengthen community ties through hands-on projects that benefit both you and your neighbourhood.

Gardening with numbers

Develop your maths skills through practical gardening. Learn to use measuring, budgeting, and problem-solving through gardening tasks, making maths engaging, hands-on, and relevant to everyday life.

Going wild for random acts of kindness week

Linking in with the Random Acts of Kindness Week, we are inviting families to get involved with fun, flexible, hands-on activities to show kindness to our planet, to our communities and to ourselves.

Introduction to forest bathing

Immerse yourself in the benefits of connecting to nature, through exploring the ancient Japanese practice of 'Forest Bathing'.

Introduction to Working in Early Years

Are you considering a rewarding career working with young children but not sure where to begin? This short, engaging course provides a clear and practical overview of what it means to work with children aged 0–5.

Natural home and me

Looking after yourself and your family doesn't have to cost the earth, financially or environmentally. This course provides learners with an opportunity to make simple changes which will improve your health, wellbeing, the environment and your purse strings.

Small Business Ideas

Have you wondered what it is like to run your own small business? This course will give you an introduction to what is required to start, develop and grow your own business.

Wild Women Got Skills

Created by women, for women! Develop confidence and nurture personal growth to prepare for next steps in careers, learning and life!

Wonderful woodwork and tree science

Explore the science of trees through applied woodworking. Develop core STEM competencies in measurement, material properties, and sustainable design. Includes a field study visit, tool use, and project-based learning aligned with practical outcomes.