Learner support - Wiltshire Council

Now that you’ve completed your Family Learning course you may like to think about further learning and/or working opportunities.

The following websites and telephone numbers will help you find out more as well as help and support on relevant information and possible ‘next step’ routes.

Local colleges and training providers

New College 01793 611470 Courses for fun or to get a qualification in Swindon
Swindon College www.swindon-college.ac.uk 0800 7312250 Courses for fun or to get a qualification
Wiltshire College www.wiltshire.ac.uk 01225 350035 Courses for fun or to get a qualification at venues across Wiltshire
Improve English, maths & IT skills https://www.gov.uk/improve-english-maths-it-skills National course advice and information
Learn Direct www.learndirect.co.uk 0800 101 901 Courses to study at home or in local centres
The Learning Curve http://www.learningcurve.org.uk/ 01225 792500 Courses for young mums and IT
University of the Third Age www.u3a.org.uk 020 8466 6139 Learning co-operatives for people no longer in full-time employment
Workers Education Association Adult learning and leisure in the west country 01392 457300

Learning support

British Dyslexia Association www.bdadyslexia.org.uk 0333 405 4567 Dyslexia support
NHS Choices Help your child with a learning difficulty

Distance learning

Open University 0845 3006090 Distance learning - short courses and degrees
BBC Learning Free online learning courses and resources in a wide variety of subjects
Improving IT skills
BBC First Click Get online with the BBC
Funding Find out about grants to support learning

Other learning activities

Wiltshire Libraries Information on library services, mobile libraries, local activities and county advice.

Scrapstore 01249 730011 Craft courses and supplies from Lacock charity that runs sessions/outreach around Wiltshire

Wiltshire events Find out about what’s happening in Wiltshire

Learning with the BBC

Skillswise http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/0/

Childcare

Advice for parents 0300 0034573 All you need to know about childcare, children’s centres, parenting etc. in Wiltshire

Money and finance

CAB Free information and advice on legal, money and other issues
Child Benefits benefit entitlements
Step Change debt charity 0800 138 1111

Free debt help and advice

Gov UK Information on money, benefits, employment, education, health and much more
National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Free debt help and advice
Money advice service Free and impartial money advice
Association of British Credit Unions 0161 832 3694 Information about credit unions and your local branch, savings cooperative with very low interest rates for borrowing

Relationships and families

Gingerbread 0808 802 0925 Support for single parents
Refuge 0808 200 0247 (24 hour helpline) Domestic violence help for women and children
Relate 0300 100 1234 Advice, counselling and therapy for families and couples
RESPECT 0808 802 4040 Support for domestic violence
Samaritans 116 123 (free for land and mob) Confidential, non-judgemental emotional support 24/7
Home-Start 01672 5695457 Friendship and support for families with children under 5
Stonewall Information, advice and support about LGBT community
Family lives Parenting advice and support

Health

Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177 650 Support for alcohol problems and addiction
Healthy Start 0845 607 6823 Free milk, fruit, vegetables and vitamins for families on certain benefits
Change for Life Join up and keep fit and healthy!
Drug and Alcohol Support 0300 123 6600
Stop smoking 0800 022 4332
Disability advice