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Free, Digital & Employability Skills Workshops will be starting in February at The Orchard Centre with two drop in sessions planned for Tuesday 6th & Tuesday 13th February from 10am-1pm. Come along to learn IT skills and get support with job applications,...

Students on our Catering, Hospitality and Tourism course recently visited the Westgate Street Deli in Launceston where they met with local business owner Adi Harvey and Manager Andrew Killeen. The visit gave students the opportunity to find out what it is like to own...

Step into learning will close for Christmas on Friday 15th Dec at 4pm and then reopen again at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January.  Looking ahead into the New Year we will be announcing some exciting new free community courses.  These are non accredited subjects in IT,...

The Foundations for work project is coming to a close after successfully running for the past 3 years.  The project was set up to support unemployed people in North Cornwall to build confidence, motivation and skills to start their journey towards finding work or...

Here at Step into Learning we are continuing to offer our free Counselling Service in Launceston and have now extend this to cover the Bude area. Counselling sessions are available in Bude on Thursday's between 1pm and 5pm. If you would like to hear more about this...

Carers Rights Day is a national campaign that brings organisations together to help unpaid carers know their rights and find out how to get the support they are entitled to. This year it is taking place on Thursday 23rd November 2023. Many people are taking on more...

Students on our Catering, Hospitality and Tourism course recently visited the Westgate Street Deli in Launceston where they met with local business owner Adi Harvey and Manager Andrew Killeen. The visit gave students the opportunity to find out what it is like to own...

We would like to welcome Julia Dingle who has joined the team as our new Office Administrator Julia will be supporting the admin team covering our exams administration. We are all looking forward to working with Julia over the coming months If you’d like to contact...

World Mental Health Day takes place this year on Tuesday 10th October 2023 The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving...

The Launceston Community Larder moved to new premises in March and is now run from the Dingley Hall at the Central Methodist Church, Castle Street, Launceston PL15 8BA  every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. Mike Carpenter from the Central Methodist Church helps support this...

We would like to welcome Kathryn Turnock who has joined the team as one of our new Learning Support Assistants Kathryn has started supporting students on our Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Course which started in September 2023 and is already an integral part of...

We would like to welcome Shelley Duncan- Adams who will be joining the team as one of our new Learning Support Assistants Shelley will be supporting students on our Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Course which starts in September 2023  Shelley has previous...

We would like to welcome Julie Bradley to the team. Julie will be our new Functional Skills Tutor for students enrolled on our Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Course which starts in September 2023 Julie has 24 years experience working in education teaching many...

We would like to welcome a new team member! Robin Spencer who joined us as a SEN Consultant on 25th July 2023 Robin will be liaising with staff, students and parents as well as external agencies to ensure that support is co-ordinated and targeted appropriately to help...

Step into Learning would like to thank The Launceston Lions for their generous donation. A £50 donation was received towards our Community Larder Project from monies raised through The Launceston Lions The Community Larder first launched at the Orchard Centre in May...

Camelford Job Club celebrated their success last month with two of the participants securing voluntary positions. The Job Club is an 8-week course run by Christians Against Poverty in Camelford. Both participants were supported by The Foundations for Work Project. One...

September will see the launch or our new study programme for 16-18 (or 19-24's with an EHCP) Students will be able to enrol on our (Level 1) Catering, Hospitality & Tourism Course. Where they will learn practical skills in a commercial kitchen and café as well as...

We would like to welcome a new team member! Craig Nicholson who joined us as a tutor on 8th June 2023 Craig is our new Catering, Hospitality & Tourism Tutor. He will be teaching a variety of skills across different work sectors catering, hospitality &...

World Teachers' Day celebrates the amazing work done by teachers every day in and out of classrooms. This year's theme is all about the way that teachers think of new and interesting ways to educate us and help us learn.  Maybe they are someone you can trust or talk...

The annual event provides an opportunity for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate their identities, accomplishments, and reflect on the struggle for equality. Pride Month is observed with parties, parades, concerts, and other events that...

This spring Foundations for Work have launched a variety of half day wellbeing activities. These are free workshops for unemployed people covering the Bude, Camelford & Launceston areas. Courses offered so far have ranged from Ceramic painting, Yoga, Rag...

Graduation ceremonies will be taking place this summer These have been organised by the local authority for young students with an EHCP who are due to leave education this summer. The ceremony will give students an opportunity to celebrate their achievements made...

Autism Awareness Day takes place each April to help raise awareness and educate people about Autism. There are around 700,000 children and adults affected by Autism in the UK It can affect communication, social interaction and adapting to change can be difficult The...

Happy Easter from all at Step into Learning. Our Foundations for Work team have been busy organising some Wellbeing to Success sessions.  These are free workshops which will be starting in April. 20th April: Ceramic Design 25th April: Rag Crochet To book or learn...

British Summer Time begins at 1am on Sunday 26th March 2023 The clocks spring forward and we welcome in the sunnier days of spring and summer Here at Step into Learning we are already busy with applications for our courses starting this autumn so remember to check out...

International Women's Day is happening on the 8th March 2023. Women's equality is everyone's responsibility. Worldwide, anyone can play an important part in their own chosen way. International Women's Day (IWD) belongs to everyone, everywhere. There's a space and...

Time to Talk Day takes place every February. It was launched in 2014 by Time to change, a campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination.  It is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. The aim is to support communities up and down the country to have more...

Would you like to help adults learning English, Maths and IT skills? We're looking for someone to help out in a classroom environment with English and Maths Tuesdays 0930-1130 in Launceston. Also in Bude on Thursdays 0930-1230 with IT skills and using laptops. If...

We would like to welcome another new team member! Caroline Green joined the Foundations for Work team in November 2022. Caroline is a Mentor on our Foundations for Work project. She will be supporting unemployed people in Launceston and the surrounding areas to build...

We would like to welcome another new team member! Clare Glendinning joined the Step into Learning team as our new Functional & Digital Skills Tutor in December 2022. Clare will be teaching Digital Skills (Entry Level 3 & Level 1) as well as English & Maths...