New Courses from Learning and skills - updated 4 February 2026
The following is information from Learning and Skills.
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Career Courses
Customer Service with Arriva – Monday to Friday - 10am till 3pm - 2nd February to 6th Feb - Coleridge Centre - 1 week course
Gain customer service and interview skills with Arriva in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion. There will also be a visit from Arriva staff and a guided tour of the workplace. Last minute sign ups welcome!
Health & Social Care (Care Homes) – Monday to Friday - 10am till 3pm - 16th February to 20th Feb - Coleridge Centre - 1 week course
Gain vital health and social care knowledge and skills for employment in various partner care homes in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion
Health & Social Care (Domiciliary Care) – Monday to Friday - 10am till 3pm - 23rd February to 27th Feb - Coleridge Centre - 1 week course
Gain vital health and social care knowledge and skills for employment in domiciliary care in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion
Courses for the Community (19+)
First Aid – Tuesday - 1pm till 3pm – 3rd March to 31st March – The Edge Centre, Corporation Road - 5 weeks
Improve your first aid skills and create a safe environment in the home. this course will focus on first aid procedures, ways to create a safe home, resuscitation skills, how to handle an emergency situation and more.
Round the World Cooking – Tuesday - 10am till 12pm - 3rd March to 31st March - McNay Street Children's Centre - 5 weeks
Embark on a global culinary adventure in Round the World Cooking, this course celebrates diversity through food and equips learners with practical skills to recreate international meals at home. No prior cooking experience required—just bring your appetite and curiosity!
Sewing – Wednesday - 11:30am till 1pm - 4th March to 1st April - Darlington Library - 5 weeks
Learn the basics of sewing and develop practical skills you can use at home or build on in future projects.
Creative Writing – Wednesday - 3pm till 4:45pm - 4th March to 29th April - Darlington Library - 7 weeks
Spring Art, Craft and Cooking – Wednesday - 10am till 12pm - 4th March to 1st April - McNay Street Children's Centre - 5 weeks
Join this creative and hands-on course designed to spark the joys of spring through DIY projects and delicious treats. From handmade decorations and gifts to spring baked goods. Come along and enjoy making, baking, and learning in a warm, fun, friendly group.
Creative Crafts – Thursday – 12:15pm till 2:15pm - 5th March to 2nd April - Darlington Library - 5 weeks
Learn about arts and crafts with our hands-on Creative Crafts course. Focus on a different craft each week such as clay creations, needle felting and material canvas designs plus many more.
Family Learning
Parenting Together – Friday - 12:45pm till 2:45pm - 6th March to 27th March - McNay Street Children's Centre - 4 weeks
This course is for adults with children up to the age of 11 years old or learners looking to boost their CV for a career in schools. You will learn how to identify effective parenting strategies, promote self-esteem, use positive communication skills and much more.
Functional Skills & ESOL
English, Maths, Digital Skills and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Initial assessments every Friday 1pm - 3pm, Coleridge Centre
We offer a range of ESOL and functional skills classes for anyone 19+ who would like to improve their skills in these areas. These small, friendly classes are taught in person, and we offer personalised support to help learners achieve their goals. Initial assessments are every Friday 1pm - 3pm.
Distance Learning Courses
We are officially booking inductions for Distance Learning courses! Discover the world of online learning, where our courses are best suited for your busy schedule, still providing you with high-quality education. If you are interested in a Distance Learning course, then please fill out this form and we will be in contact - https://forms.gle/u7L1cgeqeM4RBK7A7
Continuing Professional Development Courses
We have a fantastic range of CPD courses available to help you stand out or give you the key knowledge needed for a current or future job role. These online courses help those in employment take the next step in their career or help those that might be seeking employment upskill and boost their CV – to view our courses, click here!
Learning & Skills is a further education and training provider based in Darlington. We offer a number of FREE courses to help local adults gain in confidence, upskill and get the job they want. These range for pre-entry level courses for people with limited skills and experience, through to a-level equivalent qualifications. We also offer apprenticeships and courses for younger learners aged between 16 and 18.
