Courses for Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
We are pleased to offer a variety of courses for people aged 25 and over with moderate learning
disabilities and difficulties.
Our courses offer students the opportunity to experience the positive effects of learning, enjoying increased independence and wellbeing, a wider social circle and new interests and skills.
We can address learning needs such as the development of English and maths, work and social skills through enterprise, physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing through healthy living and the arts.
How to enrol onto a LLDD course:
We like to meet all new students to make sure our courses are right for them. Please call our Enrolment Advisors on 0116 454 1900 and ask to speak to the LLDD curriculum team.
These courses include:
Unleash your creativity with this art course, exploring drawing, painting, and more, get inspired by famous artists, and showcase your work in our exhibition!
Our Arts and Crafts courses allow our learners to discover different types of arts and crafts, including:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printing
- Sewing
- Creating collages
- Making Models
Get hands-on and create pottery using different techniques, inspired by nature and famous artists. Showcase your work in our exhibition!
Our pottery course teaches learners how to create their own pottery artwork, by allowing them to discover how to:
- Construct 3D forms from clay and create a range of projects. These include looking at slab pottery, adding texture, and using different tools.
- Be creative with textiles, making cushion designs, pencil cases and aprons.
- Use recycled and found materials to make new works of art including art for garden and picture frames for the house.
- Use paintings and drawings to research and complement the work and then filling a sketchbook with ideas.
Get hands-on and create pottery using different techniques, inspired by nature and famous artists. Showcase your work in our exhibition!
Our pottery course teaches learners how to create their own pottery artwork, by allowing them to discover how to:
- Construct 3D forms from clay and create a range of projects. These include looking at slab pottery, adding texture, and using different tools.
- Be creative with textiles, making cushion designs, pencil cases and aprons.
- Use recycled and found materials to make new works of art including art for garden and picture frames for the house.
Use paintings and drawings to research and complement the work and then filling a sketchbook with ideas.
Level up your tech skills! This course teaches safe internet browsing, apps, and using computers, smartphones, and tablets.
This course will benefit people who want to learn more about how to use digital devices and the internet to support their day-to-day life.
Improve your reading, writing, communication skills in a supportive environment!
Our English Skills for Everyday teaches our learners how to:
- Write a simple sentence with good spelling
- Read from newspapers, magazines, books, and letters
- Take part in discussions and activities to learn more about English
- Learn how to be safe when using a computer to search on the internet
Improve your maths skills through a variety of different fun and practical activities!
Focusing on everyday maths skills, learners will grow their confidence in dealing with everyday situations. Including:
- Add and take away money and check change
- Take part in discussions and activities to learn more maths
Make music together! Learn new instruments, sing, and create your own sounds in this fun music course!
Our Music and Sing course teaches learners how to read the music by following simple instructions. If they would like to, they will be encouraged to perform in front of an audience. This course also teaches learners about beats and rhythm by playing percussion instruments such as:
- Tambourine
- Drums
- Maracas
Get creative and build confidence by exploring drama in a fun and supportive space! Work together to make and share stories that matter to you.
Our drama course helps learners express themselves and develop teamwork skills by encouraging them to:
• Share ideas and feelings through group storytelling activities.
• Listen, take turns, and respect others while working as part of a team.
• Explore personal experiences and understand why they’re important.
• Create and perform stories in different ways for an audience to enjoy.