Learning in the Community

As an adult it can be daunting taking a step back into education so, at Bolton College, we have a network of community learning centres across the borough to help you step back into learning. Our friendly community team will ensure you have a positive learning journey.

Whether you’re a new learner or a returning learner, our accessible programmes will boost your confidence, help you to develop skills for employment, and support you to get a qualification. Each centre has its own reception, enrolment centre, café and onsite parking. Ask at a centre reception for anything you need help with and staff will do their best to assist.

We deliver courses across three centres in the Bolton area: New Bury (Farnworth), Brownlow Fold (Halliwell) and Deane & Derby (Deane). We also run courses from a range of smaller community venues across Bolton. Our Adult and Community Learning programmes fall into five categories:

1Skills for Work & Further

Learning: Programmes to help you gain employment, get ahead at work or move on to further learning. You’ll be spoilt for choice, with everything from sign language to office skills.

2Positive Steps into Learning:

Programmes to improve your mental health and wellbeing, from cookery to confidence building.

3Computer & Digital Skills:

Everyday life is increasingly reliant on computers and digital media. If you feel like you’re behind the times, our computer, IT and digital programmes will bring you into the modern age, improving your IT skills at home and at work.

4English & Maths:

English and maths skills are essential for succeeding in employment or further study. Our FREE programmes will help you to brush up on these vital skills.

5Family Learning:

Our FREE programmes ensure that you’ll always have the answer when your little one puts you on the spot. Even better, you’ll get to work alongside your child at school, so you’ll see what they really get up to in the classroom.

We like to stay in touch with all our learners, even after they have finished studying with us. So expect a call from us later on to find out how you are getting on with further study and employment.