We want to make sure that you get the very best from your experience with us.
Where can you learn
Find out where our main centres are and how to contact them.
You can also email adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk or telephone: 01629 531241.
Our courses
Find out about all the types of courses you can do with us.
How we support learners
We can support you with your learning.
We can help with:
- taking the next step in your learning
- childcare support
- support for additional needs, including access needs and dyslexia
- financial help, such as:
- free courses
- access to loans
- course funding
- payment by instalment for some courses
See our success stories to see how our support has made a difference for other learners.
Learner agreement
We want everyone to feel safe, reespected and supported. As a learner or visitor, we ask that you:
- treat all staff volunteers, learners and property with respect.
- act in a responsible way to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.
- respect the different backgrounds, experiences and lifestyles of others.
- avoid discrimination of any kind.
Use respectful language. Do not use language that is:
- racist
- sexist
- homophobic
- ageist
- ableist
Avoid making others feel:
- vulnerable
- uncomfortable
- unwelcome
Pay any course fees, and if you're struggling, speak to your tutor or centre staff.
Submit your own work for any assignments.
Follow all other relevant polices.
If you have concerns
if you feel you’ve been:
- treated disrespectfully
- harassed
- discriminated against
please speak to your tutor or another member of staff. We’re here to help
Helping us to support you
To give the best possible experience, we ask you to :
- share relevant information at enrolment and update us if anything changes
- let us know if you need support with your course
- agree on your learning goals
- complete a Learner Progress Record (ILP) and take part in progress reviews
- attend all sessions on time or let us know if you’ll be absent
- complete your work on time or speak to your tutor if you’re having difficulties
- take part in learner surveys and evaluations to help us improve