Centre closures during August
Our centres will be closed on selected dates in August to allow for essential cleaning and maintenance. Please check the scheduled closure dates before you visit. You can enrol online or by phone during this time. See ways to enrol for details.

Supported learning and mindlift

We offer a wide range of courses for adults with physical and sensory impairments, learning difficulties and disabilities, and for those living with, or recovering from a mental health condition.
 
Our courses are designed to be supportive and inclusive, offering opportunities for individuals to develop essential life skills for work or volunteering, provide time to meet new friends, improve confidence, health, and independence.

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Supported learning

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Supported learning

We offer a wide range of courses specially designed for adults aged 19 and over with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Whether you want to gain new skills, boost your confidence, or make new friends, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming community where you can explore new opportunities and learn essential life skills.

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Courses

Mindlift

Adult shaping clay during a creative Mindlift workshop.

Mindlift

Our Mindlift courses are for adults living with, or recovering from a mental health condition. They are designed to empower, uplift, and inspire, with a strong focus on nurturing both mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Adult shaping clay during a creative Mindlift workshop.

Courses

Physical and sensory impairments

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Physical and sensory impairments

We deliver braille and digital skills courses for adults with physical and sensory impairments. Our courses can help you stay independent, gain employment, and improve your wellbeing.

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Courses

Pathways to Independence

Our course programmes are designed within the concept of ‘pathways to independence’ building on the ‘preparing for adulthood’ framework created by the National Development Team for inclusion, as part of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) programme for Children and Young People.

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How to enrol

To enrol on a supported learning or Mindlift course you need to complete a pre-course assessment (PCA). At the pre-course assessment we will assess your skills level and needs and recommend the right course for you.

Pre-course assessments for new learners

Pre-course assessments for new learners take place between 14–30 July and more dates starting 15–16 September.

You can book a pre-course assessment by calling 020 8314 3300, Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm.

You can also email your contact details to adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk and we’ll call you to make an appointment.

What happens at a pre-course assessment

As part of the assessment, you will need to:

  • provide evidence of your identity
  • bring evidence of any benefits claimed in the last three months or a bank statement or wage slip if you are on a low income, and are applying for reduced fees
  • pay your course fees (where applicable) and complete your enrolment