Adult learning

Autism Hampshire - Specialist Mentoring Service

Our qualified Specialist Mentors offer 1:1 sessions with students at the University of Portsmouth. This service aims to empower students to develop specific strategies that enable them to overcome barriers to learning and life. To access the mentoring service, students will need to be referred by a funding body. This can either be internally at university, or externally through government schemes. Please visit website for information on how to access this service.

01489 880 881

Community First

Community First aims to be the difference that makes a difference in our local communities.
Offering group support with funding, volunteering, access to training and development, transport services, support with community development, providing local information and directories, access to voluntary sector resources.
Individual support may be employability courses, home help support, call and go transport, gardening services, employment hub and job clubs, youth volunteering opportunities.
www.cfirst.org.uk
0300 500 8085
support@cfirst.org.uk
Community First is a registered Charity.
Operating across Hampshire wide districts.

0300 500 8085

Company of Makers

Company of Makers exists to support ex-Service personnel and their partners with transitioning from military to civilian life, no matter how long it’s been since they left the Armed Forces.

Cathedral House, Office 3
St Thomas' Street
Old Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2HA

Enham Trust

Enham Trust is a disability charity based in Hampshire that supports disabled people to live, work and enjoy life to the full, as independently as possible.

Throughout our 100 year history we have provided vital care and support to over 250,000 disabled individuals with wide ranging physical and learning disabilities.

We also support 16-19yr olds who are not in education or work to gain the vital skills needed to get on track and further their careers and lives through our Skills2Achive centres in Portsmouth, Southampton, Eastleigh and Basingstoke.

01264 345 800

ESOL - Portsmouth College (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications support learners whose first language is not English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond through the study of the following disciplines:

Tangier Road
Copnor
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
P03 6PZ
02392383131

ESOL - Taught by Havant & Southdown's College at Victory Business Centre

If English is not your first language then ESOL classes could help you to become better at communicating in English in everyday life.

ESOL classes are available to anyone over the age of 16 who does not have English as a first language. They will help you to improve your Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening in English.

Havant
United Kingdom
PO9 1QL
02393 879999

Funk Format

Funk Format is a professional creative organisation providing workshops, courses and classes for all ages and abilities. Specialises in Street Dance forms, such as Hip-Hop dance, Breaking (breakdance), Popping, Locking, House dance, and others. Funk Format, founded by Sasha Biloshisky, is the longest-running and the most trusted authentic Street Dance organisation in Hampshire. It inspires people of all ages to follow their passions by building their confidence and skills through arts and creative collaborations. Funk Format also trains exceptional dance teachers and professional performers.

Fawcett Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO4 0DL
07400 976284

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

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

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