Adult and Community Learning

 

Welcome to Adult and Community Learning in the Vale of Glamorgan. In order to help you we have set out all the options available to learners.
 
We recognise the value of learning throughout life and offer opportunities for the whole community.  You can learn new skills, gain qualifications, improve your job prospects, stay fit and healthy or simply enjoy learning just for fun.
 
Whatever your reason for learning, there’s a course to suit you:

  • European Languages
  • Computing at all levels 
  • Drawing and Painting 
  • Textiles 
  • Art and Crafts 
  • Basic skills 
  • Welsh and much, much more

Courses start all year round, times are flexible and run in the day and evening.
 
New Courses For Adults Brochure coming soon, please visit the Courses For Adults page for regular updates and course information.
 

Local Information - Additional Learning Support


We want to make it easier for people with a disability to join our courses. Please ask for the help that you need.
 
Information is available on tape, in large print and in a 'supported learning' brochure, at all Adult Education Centres and at the Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry.
 
For advice please contact Additional Learning Support on 01446 736466 or your local Community Learning Centre.
 

Disability Statement


The Vale of Glamorgan Council is committed to ensuring that everyone can obtain fair and equal access to learning opportunities. We want you to enjoy your learning with us and to provide you with the support, resources and facilities you need to participate fully in classes.


Help us to help you

 

Lifelong Learning in the Vale includes the Youth Service, Community Learning, Basic Skills and ESOL, Community Enterprise Service, Jobshop Extra, Vale Training Services, library and information services and New Deal.
 
We regard comments, concerns and complaints about these services as an important and valuable source of information. Let us know whether you are happy with what we offer and where learning takes place.
 
For an informal discussion
Tel: 01446 709 192
Email: AdultEducService@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
 
For Information on the Open University Wales please click the link below:-
http://www.open.ac.uk/wales