HIVE Directory: Adult Learning

John Pounds Centre The John Pounds Centre is Portsmouth’s flagship community and enterprise facility boasting a 350-seat capacity multi-use Sports Halls, Gym/Fitness Suite, Meeting & Training Rooms, IT Suite, Arts Spaces, Library, Youth Rooms, Nursery, Launderette, Office Space, and Cafe, providing affordable and accessible activities and services to local residents and the wider city. The John Pounds Centre has established a reputation for its quality of service as it seeks to encourage Wellbeing & Healthy lifestyles to all its members. 23 Queen Street Portsea Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 3HN 02392 892010 More info
Learning & Skills Solutions Learning & Skills Solutions are a private company providing free, flexible Maths and English (ESOL) training programmes for adults aged 19 and above. Training is delivered by very experienced Tutors in a relaxed and friendly environment. Face to face and Zoom classes available. A warm welcome awaits. Vocational courses / qualifications also available with many linked to job opportunities. New CSCS Test Centre opening July 2023 ! Join us for our new English/maths for Construction programme. This includes a free Level 1 Health & Safety Construction Environment qualification and free CSCS Test and Card. Copnor Road Portsmouth United Kingdom PO3 5EJ 023 9269 1560 Email More info
Learning Place The Learning Place is Portsmouth City Council's Community Learning Service. Our service an adult education service, which includes Family Learning. It offers courses to anyone over the age of 19 and families in the community. ages are 19+ and their 19th birthday must have been before 1st August of the current academic year that the course is running. The Community Learning Service Provides opportunities for high quality friendly and enjoyable learning, covering themes of Learning For Work, Learning for Life, and Learning for Pleasure. 6 Derby Road North End Portsmouth United Kingdom PO2 8HH 02392 621860 Email More info
Lip Reading Support - See2Hear Lip Reading and Managing hearing loss If you have some hearing loss or are feeling isolated due to failing hearing, lipreading can help to build your confidence Anson Road Portsmouth United Kingdom PO4 8TB Email More info
National Careers Service The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance. Our service is available to anyone aged 13+ no matter what stage of the careers journey you’re at. 0800 100 900 More info
Personal Choice msm personal choice small logo Personal Choice has been set up as we recognise that older people and their relatives and/or carers in Portsmouth, particularly the Charles Dickens ward need more accessible information, advice, support and opportunities for social integration to address the problems of economic and social deprivation and improve their independence and well being. We also aim to support older people in the years preceding retirement to address issues that could lead to poverty and isolation in later years. Advice Centre: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Monday: Chair Exercises 2pm - 2.45pm Tuesday: Job/Computer Club - 2pm - 4pm Wednesday: Lunch Club - 12:30pm - 2pm Wednesday: 'Prime Time' Social Group - 2pm - 3pm Friday: Tea, Coffee, Chat' 10am - 4pm Monthly Trips Warm welcome, feel free to drop in at any time. United Kingdom +44 (0)23 9273 4303 Email More info
Portsmouth Central Library All libraries in Portsmouth offer a range of books and resources for adults, carers and children that aim to help you improve your health and wellbeing. All our libraries have Wellbeing Zones where you can browse up to date books and leaflets on any aspect of mental and physical health. Our staff are also happy to signpost you to local services that can help you manage your own health. Guildhall Square Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2DX 023 9268 8057 Email More info
Princes Trust The Prince’s Trust programme is for 16–30-year-olds who are unemployed and lacking in qualifications or confidence. It’s a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. Southampton Central Library Civic Centre Southampton United Kingdom SO14 7LW 0800 842 842 More info
Read Easy Portsmouth Read Easy Portsmouth support local adults who want to learn to read or improve their reading skills, at their own pace and without pressure. Read Easy will provide those who want to learn to read with a volunteer to help them, special reading manuals to work through, and a place to meet. Above all, it's confidential, and free of charge. This is suitable for any adult who wants to learn to read or who struggles with their reading. Whatever someone's starting point, each person will be taken back to basics and can then work at their own pace, so there is no pressure. More info
Ready2Shine Ready2Shine CIC is a Service for Adults and children with Learning Disabilities to access Education in relation to Sexual Health, Emotions, Relationships and Self Care. This is not just about sexual activity; this will include aspects such as boundaries with staff, peers, family and strangers. 02392983404 Email More info